Pope to Scalabrinians: ‘Migrants teach us the virtue of hope’

Pope to Scalabrinians: ‘Migrants teach us the virtue of hope’

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…

‘Athletics was my rebirth’: First Sport Synod takes place in Rome

‘Athletics was my rebirth’: First Sport Synod takes place in Rome

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…

Synod Briefing – Day 13: A Mediterranean Assembly to listen to migrants

Synod Briefing – Day 13: A Mediterranean Assembly to listen to migrants

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…

Haiti bishops decry mass deportation of Haitians from Dominican Republic

Haiti bishops decry mass deportation of Haitians from Dominican Republic

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,…

Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy

Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy

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…

Pope meets group of refugees and pays tribute to late Belgian King Baudouin

Pope meets group of refugees and pays tribute to late Belgian King Baudouin

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…

Pope’s visit will strengthen Caritas Belgium’s commitment to solidarity

Pope’s visit will strengthen Caritas Belgium’s commitment to solidarity

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…

Ten years after Pope Francis’ visit, Korean Church working toward unity

Ten years after Pope Francis’ visit, Korean Church working toward unity

Vatican news Ten years after Pope Francis visited South Korea for the 6th Asian Youth Day, Consolata missionary Father Diego Cazzolato said the Church seeks to unite immigrants from the Philippines and Nigeria through acts of outreach, while fostering interreligious dialogue in the hope of guiding new generations toward a safer world. By Antonella Palermo…