A press conference at the Holy See Press Office presents Pope Francis’ message for the 58th World Day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2025. By Linda Bordoni In his message on the occasion of the 58th World Day of Peace celebrated on January 1, Pope Francis reflects on the central theme of the upcoming…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends blessings, prayers and encouragement to the Rwandan Church for its Eucharistic Congress, emphasizing hope and peace through the Eucharist. By Francesca Merlo In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis encouraged the work of participants in the Second National Eucharistic Congress, held in Rwanda from…
Vatican news Sunday afternoon, at the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis pays homage to the Blessed Mother, praying before the icon Maria Salus Populi Romani at Saint Mary Major, followed by his traditional visit to the Spanish Steps in Rome to perform the traditional act of veneration to the Blessed. Virgin Mary in front of the…
Father Roberto Pasolini, the new preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his first Advent sermon to Pope Francis and the Roman Curia, on the theme “The Door of Wonders”. By Alessandro Di Bussolo and Isabella Piro Wonder at the newness of God – the mystery of the Incarnation – is “the first awakening movement of…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets the Carmelite sisters, messengers of the Holy Spirit, and invites the nuns to lead a life of prayer and evangelization in accordance with their tradition. By Devin Watkins “The words of Saint Paul must resonate in the heart of every baptized person: “Woe is me if I do not proclaim…
Vatican news A reflection on Pope Francis’ Letter to the Catholics of the Middle East. By Fr. Pino Di Luccio S.J.* and Bishop Étienne Vetö I.C.N.** Pope Francis’ recent and moving Letter to the Catholics of the Middle East (October 7, 2024) has been received with great gratitude by those Churches, which are going through immense suffering….
Vatican news The vehicle, offered on the occasion of the 2025 Jubilee, is one of a kind, green and specially adapted to the needs of Pope Francis. By Kielce Gussie There is a new popemobile in the Vatican. On December 4, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius and other team members presented Pope Francis with a new…
During the December session of the Council of Cardinals (C9), which was held on December 2 and 3 at Casa Santa Marta in the presence of Pope Francis, several current issues concerning the Church and the world were addressed , as they were also discussed at the recent Synod. . The meetings were also an…
Our editorial director reviews the latest report from SIPRI (Stockholm International Peace Research Institute) which details the inexorable increase in arms sales and recalls Pope Francis’ constant warnings against “the game of war”. By Andrea Tornielli “I would like to point out the hypocrisy of talking about peace and launching into war. In some countries…
Vatican news Pope Francis writes the foreword to a book by Italian journalist Francesco Antonio Grana who covers the Vatican, titled “Jubilee of Hope.” The Pope writes: “I hope that this time will truly become an opportunity for conversion and for looking at one’s life in the light of the Gospel.” Vatican News The Holy…