The CEO of “Mary’s Meals” reflects the seeds sown at an international summit on the rights of children organized by the Vatican and says that the announcement of the Pope that he will write an apostolic exhortation dedicated to children will be crucial to exploit policies , work and energy for the future of all…
Vatican news In an Advent message recently sent to students at Bethlehem University, the Holy Father calls them to entrust everything to Jesus and to always safeguard their “precious gift of faith.” Deborah Castellano Lubov Safeguarding the gift of faith and entrusting everything to Jesus in prayer, these are the two recommendations that Pope Francis…
Vatican news More than 200 students from more than 40 Thai schools are gathering at Sarasas Suvarnabhumi Institute of Technology in Bangkok to present creative solutions to foster interfaith harmony. By Peter Monthienvichienchai, LiCAS News The event, titled “Extra Peace: Project Pitch Competition” and held on November 30, featured ideas from 10 finalists from more…
Vatican news Founded in 2015, Erbil Catholic University, located in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, provides education, scholarships and support to Iraqi minority groups who suffered under ISIS. By Joseph Tulloch In 2014, the so-called Islamic State invaded northern Iraq, seizing large swaths of territory. The invasion led to massive displacement, including of minority…
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 the sidelines of the Unservitate Global Symposium, a Catholic higher education expert from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and collaborator on one of Uniservitate’s award-winning projects tells Vatican News how the projects are helping children refugees and university students from around the world. . Deborah Castellano Lubov “One of our…
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 As Israeli bombs continue to hit schools in the Gaza Strip, the director general of Latin Patriarchate schools in Palestine and secretary general of Christian schools in the region, speaks about the effects of the ongoing war on students and its commitment to teaching peacemaking and conflict resolution through dialogue. By Olivier Bonnel…
An original and captivating tour is now available for families with children, offering a pleasant two-hour experience in the magnificent natural setting of the Pope’s Gardens. This initiative, entitled “Capture Nature”, is a new addition to the Vatican Museums’ family activities, promoting the appreciation of nature, art and the protection of creation. By Paolo Ondarza…
Vatican news Sister Shalini Mulackal, a professor at Vidyajyoti College of Theology, shares her experience of teaching contextual theology, taking her students into the slums of the Indian city of Delhi to engage them more deeply in promoting the cause of the poor. By Sister Greta Pereira, OCV Sister Shalini Mulackal has been a professor…