Vatican news Meeting with a delegation from the French missionary forum Congrès Mission, Pope Francis encourages them to share the joy of the Gospel with courage and creativity to restore hope in a broken world. By Lisa Zengarini “Never be afraid to “go” into the world” where “men and women experience their joys and their…
Vatican news In his annual speech to the Roman Curia for the exchange of Christmas greetings, Pope Francis denounces the killing of more children in Gaza. and highlights the virtue of humility to foster a harmonious work community. By Lisa Zengarini “An ecclesial community lives in joyful and fraternal harmony to the extent that its…
Vatican news In his message for the 58th World Day of Peace celebrated on January 1, Pope Francis reflects on the central theme of the upcoming Jubilee of Hope and reiterates his urgent call for debt cancellation, reminding us that we are all “debtors” to God and another. By Lisa Zengarini Hope has been a…
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 In his traditional greetings to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the feast of Saint Andrew, Pope Francis calls for continued efforts and prayers for “the gift of unity” among Christians, emphasizing that their brotherhood and testimony can also serve as a model for life today. world “riddled with war and violence”. By Lisa Zengarini…
Vatican news The Bishop of Ajaccio, Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, speaks to Vatican News in mid-December about Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to Corsica and says he considers it a special gift for the Church local. By Jean Charles Putzolu Cardinal François-Xavier Bustillo, bishop of Ajaccio, describes Pope Francis’ one-day visit to Corsica next December as a…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with Italian fishermen and participants in a conference on public health systems at the Vatican and highlights the importance of teamwork and solidarity in both the fishing and health professions. By Lisa Zengarini Some 5,200 representatives of Italian fishermen and participants in an international conference in Rome on public health…
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…