Youth Ambassadors against Human Trafficking cross the Holy Doors

Youth Ambassadors against Human Trafficking cross the Holy Doors

Vatican news On Monday morning, a group of ambassadors for young associates in Talitha Kum became pilgrims of the Jubilee d’Espoir, crossing the holy doors of three papal basilicas. By Sr Bernadette M. Reis, FSP They come from Australia, Cameroon, Japan, Albania, Romania, Ukraine, Kenya, Mexico, Uruguay, Peru…. What do they have in common? They…

In a fractured world technology must serve the common good

In a fractured world technology must serve the common good

On the sidelines of a global conference of communication Dicastery-for organized for the communications jubilee, the renowned technological expert made online spaces which focus on the good, rather than on the bad, and to raise the moral quality of Communications. By Deborah Castellano Lubov We must improve the moral quality of our communication and work…

Pope’s Message for World Day of the Sick: Hope strengthens us in times of trial

Pope’s Message for World Day of the Sick: Hope strengthens us in times of trial

Vatican news In his message for the 33rd World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis affirms that God remains close to those who suffer, through encounter, giving and sharing. At the same time, the solemn celebration of World Day, which normally takes place every three years, is postponed until 2026. By Christopher Wells In his…

Communicators called to be ‘tidal wave of change for the good’

Communicators called to be ‘tidal wave of change for the good’

Vatican news On the second day of the communication jubilee, Maria Résa and Colum McCann put media professionals in challenge to tell stories of hope in a world marked by conflicts. By Edoardo Giribaldi and Kielce Gussie “We live in a most human and least human time,” said the Irish writer and co-founder of Narrative…

Jubilee: Hilton Foundation seeks to ‘elevate voices of Catholic sisters’

Jubilee: Hilton Foundation seeks to ‘elevate voices of Catholic sisters’

As dozens of nuns gather in Rome for the Jubilee for Communication, Linda Hilton, president of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, describes her charity’s efforts to provide financial support to Catholic sisters in their missions in serving the causes of peace: justice and education. By Devin Watkins “Their stories need to be told so that…

Cardinal Parolin: Cuba’s announcement to release prisoners sign of great hope

Cardinal Parolin: Cuba’s announcement to release prisoners sign of great hope

In response to Vatican Media, the Vatican Cardinal Secretary of State comments on the news from Havana. By Vatican News The Cuban government announced its decision to release 553 prisoners “in the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 declared by His Holiness Pope Francis.” “The news of the announced gradual release of 553 Cuban…

Historic Italian ship designated a 2025 “Jubilee church”

Historic Italian ship designated a 2025 “Jubilee church”

Vatican news The Archbishop of the Italian Forces designates the historic flagship of the Italian Navy “Amerigo Vespucci” as one of the Jubilee Places of the Military Ordinariate where pilgrims can obtain plenary indulgence during the Holy Year. By Lisa Zengarini The Italian Navy flagship “Amerigo Vespucci” has been designated a “Jubilee Church” for 2025…