Vatican news During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis praises the example of Father José Torres Padilla, co-founder of the Congregation of the Sisters of the Company of the Cross, beatified yesterday in Seville, Spain, by Cardinal Marcello Semeraro. By Edoardo Giribaldi On Sunday, Pope Francis paid tribute to a 19th century Spanish priest, Father José…
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…
Students from across the United States gather in Rome to engage in conversation with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. By Linda Bordoni Some 140 university students, primarily from North America, gathered Friday evening in the Paul VI Hall to engage directly with leaders of the Synod Secretariat. The event, titled “University Students in Dialogue with…
Vatican news October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. The Superior General of the Hospitaller Sisters reflects on how people suffering from mental health problems have much to teach, particularly in matters of humanity, an indispensable virtue in our individualistic world. By Patricia Ynestroza World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10, 2024, with…
Vatican news Pope Francis prays for the victims of storms and floods in Central and Eastern Europe, and assures of his closeness to all those affected. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis assured the victims of Storm Boris of his closeness, saying at the weekly general audience that he was praying especially for those who lost…
Vatican news On the sidelines of Pope Francis’ visit to schoolchildren in Port Moresby, Sister Florentina Cho expressed confidence in the younger generations, saying her religious congregation seeks to shape them into responsible citizens and future leaders of Papua New Guinea. By Claudia Torres – Port Moresby Sister Florentina Cho has been a missionary in…
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 Pope Francis sends a letter to Father Antonio Piccolo, marking the 1,500th anniversary of the veneration of Santa Maria in Portico and encouraging the Order of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God to continue its mission of charity, peacebuilding and evangelization. By Francesca Merlo July 17th2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the…
Vatican news In a rare audience in July, Pope Francis called on religious of various orders to pray for the vocations that will carry their charisms into the future. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis met Monday morning with members of six religious congregations – the Minims, the Clerics Regular Minor, the Augustinian Sisters of Divine…
Vatican news Catholic Sisters in Kenya launch the Catholic Sisters Communications Network (CNCS). Director, Sr Michelle Njeri OSF, reveals: “Our vision is to be a vibrant network of empowered Catholic sisters, evangelizing through stories of social transformation. By Sr. Christine Masivo Cps In a groundbreaking initiative, Catholic Sisters in Kenya, under the umbrella of the…