Three Vatican officials hold an online prayer vigil at the tomb of St. Peter to conclude the Digital Synod initiative, encouraging thousands of digital Catholic missionaries to serve the Church in the key of synodality. By Edoardo Giribaldi Digital missionaries gathered online Sunday afternoon, gathering virtually and in person around the tomb of the Apostle…
During the press conference on October 17 at the Vatican Press Room, the work of the Churches engaged in the pastoral care of human mobility was praised. There is also a focus on caring for young people and people with disabilities, with calls for closer ties between the Roman Curia and local communities. By Antonella…
Thursday’s Synodal Assembly will focus on Christian unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner and Mennonite Pastor Graber are guests at the daily press briefing. By Roberto Paglialonga and Lorena Leonardi Following instructions from the Synod General Secretariat, Special Rapporteur Father Giacomo Costa encouraged Synod participants to be creative and not be afraid…
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…