Vatican news Ten years after the invocation for peace by Pope Francis, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople and the leaders of Israel and Palestine, the Pope must commemorate this historic anniversary and launch a new call for peace as the war in the Holy Land continues. continues. Deborah Castellano Lubov Ten years ago, Pope Francis organized…
Vatican news Pope Francis continues his series of meetings with the clergy of his diocese, speaking with a group of recently ordained priests on pastoral issues. By Salvatore Cernuzio This was the pope's second meeting with the clergy of Rome, after that of May 14 with priests in office for 40 years and more. Today…
Vatican news At a mass in St. Peter's Square to mark the first World Children's Day, Pope Francis said that “God created us, Jesus saved us and the Holy Spirit accompanies us all the way.” throughout our lives.” By Francesca Merlo The final event of the first World Children's Day – organized at the request…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with some 80 boys and girls from a Roman parish who are preparing to celebrate the Jubilee Year and discusses with them their lives of faith and prayer. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis visited a parish on the outskirts of Rome on Friday afternoon to meet a group of boys…
Vatican news Pope Francis greets a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council and prays for Christian unity with members of the delegation. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis received a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council on Wednesday and reflected on how, as Christians, we are called to move forward together on the path…
Renowned artist Mimmo Paladino creates a 4 meter high “Cross of Joy”, mixing Christian images and fairy tales, for World Children's Day in Rome on May 25-26. By Francesca Merlo Mimmo Paladino, one of the main representatives of the Transavanguardia movement, created a 4 meter high cross, designed to adorn the first ever World Children's…
Vatican news Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the new head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about the ancient Church he leads. Meeting the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, divided for several years by a violent liturgical conflict, Pope Francis underlines the importance of obedience… By Joseph Tulloch In January this year,…
The Holy See Press Office reports that the preliminary canonical investigation into an anonymous accusation against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, found “no act constituting misconduct or abuse” and therefore ” no other canonical procedure is provided.” By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on May 21 regarding the…
Vatican news Pope Francis recalls the 100th anniversary of the Concilium Sinense in Shanghai and encourages Chinese Catholics to bear witness to their faith through works of mercy and charity, while promoting the harmony of social coexistence. By Devin Watkins The Pontifical Urban University of Rome organized a conference on Tuesday to mark the 100th…
Vatican news After Regina Coeli's midday prayer on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis prays that the Holy Spirit may bring harmony in our hearts and in the world, leading to peace in Palestine, Israel, Ukraine and the end of all the many wars of today. By Vatican News During his address to Regina Coeli on the…