Vatican news In a letter published on November 16, Pope Francis invites each local Church to rediscover and perpetuate on a single date the memory of the extraordinary examples of faith which have characterized the Christian journey and local spirituality. To this end, Episcopal Conferences can develop and propose pastoral recommendations. Vatican News Particular Churches,…
Vatican news Pope Francis will preside over an ordinary public consistory on July 1, when cardinals present in Rome are expected to give the final green light to the canonization of 15 blesseds. By Christopher Wells On the night of July 9 to 10, 1860, eight Franciscan brothers and three lay Christians of the Maronite…
Vatican news As the Apostolic Administration of Estonia prepares to celebrate its centenary this year, Archbishop Philippe Jourdan recalls the challenges his flock endured during several decades of Soviet rule and the hopes Catholics have for the future of their Church. By Devin Watkins “A hundred years may not seem like a lot for a…
Vatican news Pope Francis greets a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council and prays for Christian unity with members of the delegation. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis received a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council on Wednesday and reflected on how, as Christians, we are called to move forward together on the path…