Jubilee of Armed Forces: ‘Without hope, we would have nothing’

Jubilee of Armed Forces: ‘Without hope, we would have nothing’

More than 30,000 soldiers, police and veterans will celebrate a two -day jubilee event at the Vatican dedicated to the recognition of their hopeful service to people on a global scale. By Vatican News More than 30,000 people will flock to Rome to participate in the second major event of the Jubilee of the Holy…

Pope renews plea for peace, highlighting the suffering of children in conflict zones

Pope renews plea for peace, highlighting the suffering of children in conflict zones

Vatican news Pope Francis renews his call for peace worldwide while calling for the protection of children in the fields of conflicts, in particular in the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic of Congo. By Francesca Merlo At the end of the recitation of Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis again renewed his call for…

Holy Land bishops welcome Gaza ceasefire

Holy Land bishops welcome Gaza ceasefire

Vatican news Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land express satisfaction with the ceasefire in Gaza announced yesterday, but warn that it is only the first step in a “long process”. In the hours following the announcement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expressed his cautious optimism, addressing… By…

Parolin meets Middle East Nuncios, speaks with Lebanon’s new President

Parolin meets Middle East Nuncios, speaks with Lebanon’s new President

A press release from the Holy See announces that the Cardinal Secretary of State held a meeting in Amman with the papal representatives of the countries of the Middle East, during which a call for a ceasefire “on all fronts” was launched, as well as a desire for peace in the Middle East. East. Vatican…

Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s future

Cardinal Zenari expresses cautious optimism for Syria’s future

Vatican news Commenting on the latest developments in Syria, the Apostolic Nuncio affirms that, despite certain apprehensions, the recent change of regime constitutes a “break of hope” for the country and urges Syrian Christians and the international community to contribute to its reconstruction. By Antonella Palermo and Lisa Zengarini As Syria begins the new year…

Pope Francis: ‘No more colonizing people with weapons!’

Pope Francis: ‘No more colonizing people with weapons!’

Vatican news During his Angelus speech, on the feast of Saint Stephen, the Holy Father renews his Christmas wishes to the faithful and, at the start of this jubilee, calls for the cancellation of the debt, disarmament and “stop colonizing people with weapons” which further perpetuate the wars ravaging the world. Deborah Castellano Lubov “I…