Vatican news Pope Francis greets reporters aboard his flight to Indonesia as he begins an apostolic visit that also takes him to Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore. By Linda Bordoni – On board the papal flight to Jakarta We were supposed to be about 40 minutes away from the papal ITA Airways flight to…
The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, reaffirms the Church’s opposition to euthanasia and assisted suicide, in response to media reports on the “Small Glossary on the End of Life.” By Salvatore Cernuzio The Church is absolutely opposed to assisted suicide and euthanasia and defends the right to life of every…
Vatican news In a world plagued by misinformation and fake news, a Catholic bishop has stressed that the Church’s true influence lies in sharing the truth of God’s mercy, compassion and goodness. By Roy Lagarde, LiCAS News Bishop Jose Rapadas of Iligan told Catholic communicators that by embodying these virtues in their ministry, they make…
Lina Tombolato Doris, of the Ennio Doris Foundation, and Nicolò Govoni, CEO and President of the Italian NGO “Still I Rise” win the second edition of the Navarro-Valls International Prize for Leadership and Kindness, dedicated to the late Spanish spokesperson of the Vatican. By Michele Raviart “Benevolence means contributing to the growth of the person…
Vatican news In a recently published document, drafted by its youth advisory body, Youth Net, the Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) highlights the need for EU policy makers to prioritise family values and Christian ethics to reduce the negative effects of the digital revolution on younger generations. By Lisa Zengarini…
Vatican news Catholic Sisters in Kenya launch the Catholic Sisters Communications Network (CNCS). Director, Sr Michelle Njeri OSF, reveals: “Our vision is to be a vibrant network of empowered Catholic sisters, evangelizing through stories of social transformation. By Sr. Christine Masivo Cps In a groundbreaking initiative, Catholic Sisters in Kenya, under the umbrella of the…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with more than 100 comedians from around the world, encouraging them to lift their spirits and help people see reality with all its contradictions. By Christopher Wells Comedians are among the most appreciated and applauded artists, Pope Francis said Friday morning, because they “have and cultivate the gift of making…
Vatican news A new phenomenon marking the solemnity of Corpus Christi brings together thousands of people across Poland, as more than 25,000 faithful gather for Christian concerts broadcast around the world. By Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik & Fr. Jakub Nagi This year, the “One Heart, One Mind” concert in Rzeszow brought together more than 25,000 people…
An event Saturday at the Marconi Museum in the Vatican celebrates 150 years since the birth of the man who founded Vatican Radio. Present, alongside the prefect and directors of the Dicastery for Communication, were the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, and the grandson of Guglielmo Marconi. By Vatican News…
As International Marconi Day approaches and 150 years since his birth, we recall the rich legacy of Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor-entrepreneur who created Vatican Radio in 1931 and installed a “big cell phone” in the car of Pope Pius XI who connected to the Vatican. . By Michele Raviart and Devin Watkins Guglielmo Marconi was…