Vatican news In his message to the participants in the International Meeting for Peace organized by the Community of Sant’Egidio in Paris from September 22 to 24, following the Spirit of Assisi event convened by John Paul II in 1986, Pope Francis invites political leaders to silence their guns and exhorts believers to increase fraternity…
“Forgive us our trespasses, grant us your peace” is the theme chosen by Pope Francis for next year’s “World Day of Peace”. By Christopher Wells “Only from a true conversion at all levels – personal, local and international – can true peace flourish,” the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Development affirms in its statement on the…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message to the participants of the Medjugorje Youth Festival, inviting them to imitate Mary by embracing the Word of God and faithfully carrying out their mission. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis sent a message on Friday, August 2, to the participants of the 35th Medjugorje Youth Festival, which takes…
Vatican news In response to a message from Father James Martin, who serves the LGBTQ community in the United States, Pope Francis said he was spiritually united with those attending the meeting at Georgetown University from August 2 to 4. By Vatican News Pope Francis greeted Jesuit Father James Martin at the Outreach Conference for…
Vatican news In a letter addressed to Mgr Jacques Habert of Bayeux and Lisieux, Pope Francis commemorates the 80th anniversary of the landing of Allied forces in Normandy. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis' letter commemorating the landing of Allied forces in Normandy on June 6, 1944 was read during a ceremony in Bayeux Cathedral, on…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue publishes a message of greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of the commemoration of Vesak, the most important Buddhist holiday. By Linda Bordoni Sending greetings to Buddhists on the occasion of Vesak, Cardinal Ayuso highlighted the shared responsibility of Christians and Buddhists in promoting peace, reconciliation and…
Vatican news In his greetings shared with participants in the Fourth World Gathering of the World Christian Forum held in Accra, Ghana, Pope Francis encourages everyone to deepen their faith and revitalize brotherly love, reflecting the unity to which Christians are called when discussing the challenges they face. the global Christian community. By Thaddeus Jones…
Vatican news In an Easter Letter addressed to Catholics in the Holy Land, Pope Francis expresses his spiritual closeness and fatherly affection, and encourages Christians around the world to offer concrete support and prayers for peace. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis has written to Catholics in the Holy Land, assuring them that they are in…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message to participants at a safeguarding conference in Panama and calls on Church institutions to eradicate situations that protect abusers who hide behind their positions of authority. By Devin Watkins “Humanizing relationships in any society, including in the Church, means working tirelessly to form mature and coherent individuals who,…