During the mass celebrated in the Roman basilica of San Vitale, on the occasion of 25 years of pastoral care for the Romanian faithful of the Latin rite in Rome, the Cardinal Secretary of State recalled the times when Christianity was not still divided. He reminds us of the importance of finding one’s identity. By…
Vatican news In a move aimed at fostering greater ecclesial communion, Pope Francis issues a Motu Proprio titled “La vera bellezza” (True Beauty), restructuring the diocese of Rome by merging the five central prefectures with the surrounding peripheral areas, to make Rome “one” big house for all. By Antonella Palermo On October 1, Pope Francis…
Vatican news On the eve of COP 29 in Azerbaijan, speakers at the high-level event on energy conversion organized by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Holy See explain to Vatican News how this transition can generate new professions capable of concretely combating the phenomenon that concerns young people around the…
From June 24 to 27, the 97th assembly of the Meeting of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches will take place in Rome with contributions and reports from the Holy Land and Ukraine. By Vatican News The 97th plenary assembly of the Meeting of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (Roaco) will be held in…
As we prepare to experience and celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, Vatican Media presents a 16-episode podcast series titled “From Tourist to Pilgrim” featuring art historian Liz Lev, who sheds light the hidden beauty of Rome through the prism of pilgrimage. By Linda Bordoni “From Tourist to Pilgrim” is a Vatican Media podcast series featuring…
Vatican news Pope Francis addresses Rome's mayor and city administration as it prepares to host the 2025 Jubilee. Underscoring how the spirit of the Jubilee is one of inclusion of the least in society, he announces that he will open a holy door in a prison. By Linda Bordoni During a ceremony in St. Peter's…
Following the solemn indiction of Jubilee 2025 by Pope Francis last week, the Apostolic Penitentiary has issued a decree which specifies the details of the indulgences that will be granted during the Holy Year. By Christopher Wells The Catholic faithful will have several ways to obtain the jubilee indulgence for the Holy Year 2025, according…
Vatican news The Holy See Press Office confirms that Pope Francis will visit the Roman capital on June 10, his second visit to the Capitol after participating in the prayer for peace of the Community of Sant'Egidio in the context of the pandemic in October 2020. Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis will visit the capital…
Vatican news The Vicar General of the Diocese of Rome succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza at the head of the Apostolic Penitentiary. By Vatican News Pope Francis on Saturday named Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, his vicar general for the diocese of Rome, as his new major penitentiary. He succeeds Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, who has held the…