Vatican news Pope Francis publishes his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of religious men and women and seminarians. In his video message, the Pope highlights the continued development of their vocations through grace, prayer, community and witness to the Gospel. By Francesca Merlo Next May, Pope Francis invited us to…
Vatican news As Pope Francis releases his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Bishop Earl Fernandes of the Diocese of Columbus in the US state of Ohio describes how renewed pastoral efforts and prayer have led to 16 new men to enter the diocesan seminary last year. , and 12 more are…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets future priests at an annual internal forum course and invites them to administer the sacrament of reconciliation with an emphasis on “the gentleness of God’s love.” By Devin Watkins “May this year of preparation for the Jubilee see the mercy of the Father flourish in many hearts and places, and…