Vatican news Pope Francis will preside over five masses between November and mid-December, according to the calendar published by the Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff. By Vatican News The Office of Liturgical Celebrations of the Sovereign Pontiff has published the calendar of liturgical celebrations of Pope Francis from November to mid-December. The…
Vatican news Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Altar Server Pilgrimage to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need. By Lisa Zengarini In his speech to nearly 50,000 choirboys gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis underlined the profound meaning of the motto chosen for the international event: “With you” (Is 41:10). This…
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich speaks to Vatican News about the International Altar Servers Pilgrimage, which brings 50,000 young people to Rome this week. By Joseph Tulloch and Marie Duhamel This week, around 50,000 altar boys are travelling to Rome as part of a pilgrimage organised by the International Association of Altar Boys (Coetus Internationalis Ministry). The…
Vatican news Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the new head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about the ancient Church he leads. Meeting the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, divided for several years by a violent liturgical conflict, Pope Francis underlines the importance of obedience… By Joseph Tulloch In January this year,…