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…
Vatican news A Church delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath meets with the newly re-elected Hindu nationalist prime minister to express the bishops’ concern over growing anti-Christian violence in the country. By Lisa Zengarini Catholic bishops in India have expressed concern over the growing hostility faced by Christians in the country. During a meeting with…
Vatican news The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa speaks to Vatican News about the ad limina visit of Ethiopian Catholic bishops to Rome and says Pope Francis encouraged them to continue to be close to the people suffering from the ongoing war in that country. By Michele Raviart and Lisa Zengarini The Ethiopian bishops…
Vatican news Pope Francis addresses members of ROACO, the humanitarian arm of the Holy See for the Eastern Churches, and renews his call for peace, calling for solidarity with Eastern Christians fleeing conflict. By Lisa Zengarini During his meeting Thursday with the Meeting of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO), Pope Francis reiterated his…
The Dicastery for Christian Unity presents a new study document that reviews the ongoing ecumenical dialogue regarding the role of the Pope and the exercise of the Petrine ministry. Vatican News The Bishop of Rome is a document of the Dicastery for Christian Unity which brings together the fruits of ecumenical dialogues on the ministry…
Vatican news Pope Francis receives Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, President of the Dominican Republic. By Vatican News Pope Francis received the President of the Dominican Republic, Mr. Luis Rodolfo Abinader Corona, in audience at the Vatican on Monday. After the audience, Mr. Abinader Corona met with Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, accompanied…
Vatican news Pope Francis writes the preface to the book “Justice and Peace Shall Embrace”, a collection of reflections published before his pastoral visit to the Italian city of Verona, in which he reaffirms that we are all called to be peacemakers in our everyday life. life. By Salvatore Cernuzio and Lisa Zengarini “Peace is…
The May 10-11 event will bring together 30 Nobel laureates and figures from international organizations for a dialogue on peace, with children meeting Pope Francis on Saturday. By Alessandro De Carolis A “Peace Table” brings together those who have contributed to building peace in our recent history by opposing the manipulation of the truth by…