Pope University presents the newly created body, composed of many lay members. This change is part of the University’s Statutes and will be implemented to accelerate its development and its historic vocation as a place of meeting and dialogue. By Benedetta Capelli “A Council that would take even more control over the future of the…
Vatican news On All Saints’ Day, Pope Francis visits the Laurentino Roman Cemetery, the third largest cemetery in Rome, where he celebrates mass and prays for the deceased. By Lisa Zengarini Continuing his custom of offering Mass in a Roman cemetery on All Saints’ Day, Saturday, November 2, Pope Francis visited the Laurentino Cemetery, 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…
Vatican news The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem responds to Pope Francis’ recent letter to Catholics in the Middle East to express his deep gratitude for his closeness and affection for the region and reaffirms the Church’s firm commitment to peace and reconciliation despite the circumstances. By Lisa Zengarini Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem,…
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…
Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful new call for European leaders to build bridges of peace in Europe. By Andrea Tornielli After Luxembourg, Belgium: still a small country, but a crossroads, “the synthesis of Europe”, starting point for its reconstruction after the monstrous tragedy of the Second World War. The Pope…
Our editorial director, Andrea Tornielli, reflects on Pope Francis’ powerful call for European leaders to seek the path of dialogue in order to restore peace across the continent. By Andrea Tornielli Peace, negotiations, diplomatic work, honorable compromises. From Luxembourg, a small country at the crossroads of many European historical events, Pope Francis launches an appeal…
Vatican news Pope Francis addresses members of four religious congregations as they hold their general chapters in Rome and urges them to focus on discernment, ongoing formation and promoting a spirit of charity. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis met on Monday with the leaders of four religious congregations, which are holding their general chapters in…
Vatican news Addressing a delegation from the Afghan Community Association in Italy, Pope Francis reiterated that religion must never be used to incite hatred and violence. By Lisa Zengarini “No one may invoke the name of God to foment contempt, hatred and violence towards others.” Pope Francis strongly reaffirmed this position on Wednesday during his…
Vatican news Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Altar Server Pilgrimage to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need. By Lisa Zengarini In his speech to nearly 50,000 choirboys gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis underlined the profound meaning of the motto chosen for the international event: “With you” (Is 41:10). This…