The representative of the Holy See to the UN highlights the need to combat online racism, anti-migrant discrimination and religious intolerance. By Joseph Tulloch Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations, told the UN of the Church’s concerns about anti-migrant discrimination, religious intolerance and online racism. He made the remarks…
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an event at the Gregorian University, the Cardinal Secretary of State expressed his hope that US President-elect Trump will govern wisely, “because that is the main virtue of leaders according to the Bible.” By Christopher Wells Following the US presidential elections, Holy See Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro…
Vatican news As South Sudan faces one of the most serious humanitarian crises in the world, a delegation from Caritas Italy visits camps for displaced people and refugees. By Kielce Gussie South Sudan is a country rich in natural resources as it is home to natural gas, gold, aluminum and silver. Yet, according to the…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets the Scalabrinian Missionaries and reiterates that migrants fleeing poverty, injustices and wars must be welcomed, accompanied, promoted and integrated, also keeping in mind that our aging societies need this. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis has once again denounced the widespread “indifference” towards the plight of refugees and migrants in today’s…
Olympic, Paralympic athletes and refugees come together in Rome to share stories and experiences. “Sport is a miracle,” says Mahdia Sharifi, a taekwondo player from Afghanistan. “It saved my soul.” By Joseph Tulloch Over the past month, Rome hosted the Synod on Synodality, which brought together bishops, laity, priests and religious for a month of…
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…
Vatican news Haitian bishops echo concerns expressed by Dominican bishops about the mass and indiscriminate deportation of their fellow citizens, as Haiti struggles to manage the influx while besieged by gang violence and a humanitarian crisis. By Lisa Zengarini Haiti’s bishops have joined with Dominican bishops’ human rights organizations to condemn the indiscriminate mass deportations,…
Vatican news Pope Francis leads Synod members and participants in a service of penance, expressing shame for our sins and seeking forgiveness from God and those we have harmed. By Christopher Wells During a penitential service marked by testimonies from those wounded by abuse, war and lack of charity, Pope Francis asked for forgiveness from…
Vatican news Among his events in Belgium on Saturday, Pope Francis greets several EU officials at the Apostolic Nunciature, has breakfast with a group of poor people and refugees and prays at the tomb of King Baudouin. By Vatican News As he left the Apostolic Nunciature of Woluwe-Saint-Pierre in Brussels on Saturday morning to meet…
Vatican news While Pope Francis is visiting Belgium, Gilles Cnockaert, spokesperson for Caritas Belgium, says the pope’s presence will offer a moment of hope for the Church’s humanitarian mission. By Bezawit Bogale Pope Francis is making his apostolic trip to Belgium from September 26 to 29, meeting various actors in Belgian society. Speaking to Joseph…