Suffering and illness in the Bible were the main themes of the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Biblical Commission which concluded on April 12, the day after an audience with Pope Francis. By Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik “The Holy Father has asked us to think deeply about human suffering with a specific focus on illness. We…
Vatican news The Apostolic Penitentiary, acting on the mandate of Pope Francis, is granting concessions of indulgence to participants in the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the National Eucharistic Congress, which will take place this summer in the United States as part of the National Eucharistic Renewal. By Christopher Wells Catholics participating this summer in the…
Vatican news Pope Francis will make an apostolic trip to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore from September 2 to 13, 2024. By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced Friday that Pope Francis will visit four Asian countries in early September. He accepted the invitation from heads of state and local ecclesial…
Vatican news During his general audience, Pope Francis asked for prayers for those affected by massive flooding in Kazakhstan, which has affected many parts of the Central Asian country and forced thousands to evacuate. He also asks for prayers for those suffering from conflicts in the Holy Land, Ukraine and Myanmar. By Deborah Castellano Lubov…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, presents the declaration of the Dicastery “Dignitas Infinita” which has just been published in the Press Office of the Holy See, calling it a “fundamental” document to recall that “everyone has their inalienable right”. dignity.” By Salvatore Cernuzio It was…
Vatican news Pope Francis makes a pastoral visit to the parish of Saint-Henri, in the 11th prefecture of Rome, where he meets with 35 priests and Auxiliary Bishop Daniele Salera. By Salvatore Cernuzio The Pope resumed his periodic visits to the parishes of the diocese of Rome on Friday evening. Around 4 p.m., he went…
Vatican news Pope Francis remembers Ukrainian soldier Oleksandr, 23, killed during fighting in Avdiivka, as the pope held the late soldier's rosary and Gospel. Deborah Castellano Lubov “In my hands I hold a rosary and a New Testament left by a soldier who died in the war. This young man was called Oleksandr – Alexander:…
Vatican news Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for the peace of Christ to renew nations torn by war and violence, as he prays the Regina Coeli on Easter Monday. By Devin Watkins As the Church celebrated Easter Monday, Pope Francis renewed his constant call for peace. He prayed that the Lord's gift of peace…
Vatican news During the Easter Holy Night vigil in St. Peter's Basilica, Pope Francis invites us to “lift our eyes” to Jesus, the God of life, and reminds us that in welcoming him no failure will bring us will condemn you to despair. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis presided over the traditional Easter Holy Night…
Vatican news Pope Francis follows the Stations of the Cross celebrated at the Colosseum in Rome on Good Friday from his residence at Casa Santa Marta, while leading the faithful in reflection on our Christian path of prayer. By Devin Watkins “We are now taking advantage of this time to be with you. We want…