Vatican news Following recent flooding in northern Thailand, the Bishop of Chiang Rai and hundreds of volunteers are working to clear thick mud from churches and homes. By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai – Thailand, LiCAS News In northern Thailand, the bishop of Chiang Rai and his parishioners, along with hundreds of hill tribe volunteers, are racing against…
Vatican news After Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis prayed for flood victims in Vietnam and Myanmar, noted the beatification of Father Moises Lira Serafin, remembered those affected by ALS and issued a renewed appeal for world peace. By Christopher Wells In his reflections on Sunday’s Gospel, Pope Francis reminds us that it is important to know…
Cardinals Grech and Hollerich, along with Father Costa and Bishop Battocchio, presented details of the October Synod General Assembly at a briefing at the Vatican hosted by the prefect of the dicastery for communication. The pope will preside over a penitential celebration with testimonies from victims of abuse, war and indifference toward migrants. Notable new…
Vatican news As the Church celebrates the Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Father Edmund Power, OSB, offers his reflections on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Christ Crucified: Heart of the Christian Message.” By Father Edmund Power, OSB In this year of grace 2024, the twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time falls on 15 September,…
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis celebrates the life and testimony of Blessed Father Moisés Lira Serafin, beatified the day before at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, during a Mass celebrated by Cardinal Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints. By Alessandro Di Bussolo Remembering Blessed Father…
Vatican news Pope Francis encourages the Theatines Regular to joyfully embrace the paths of renewal, communion and service as they celebrate the anniversary of the solemn profession of their founder, St. Cajetan, and his first companions. By Christopher Wells When Gaetano da Thiene, known as Saint Cajetan, and the early Theatines took their first solemn…
Athletica Vaticana, the “pope’s team”, is preparing for its imminent participation in the European Cycling Championship in Belgium, less than two weeks before Pope Francis’ apostolic trip to the country. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Athletica Vaticana, or “the Pope’s team” as it is sometimes called, will compete in the European Cycling Championships on Sunday, September…
Vatican news Cardinal William Goh expresses his appreciation for the closeness and care that Pope Francis showed the people of Singapore, and invites the universal Church to learn from the experiential faith of Asian Catholics. By Claudia Torres – Singapore “The Pope’s key messages are always about building harmony in the world, being inclusive, and…
Vatican news Pope Francis boards the papal plane in Singapore to return to Rome and conclude his 12-day apostolic journey to Asia and Oceania. By Devin Watkins After 12 days in 4 countries in Oceania and Asia, Pope Francis began his return flight to Rome. The Holy Father boarded the papal plane in Singapore, which…
At the end of Pope Francis’ pilgrimage to Asia and Oceania, our editorial director shares his thoughts on the images and experiences that will remain etched in the hearts and minds of all. By Andrea Tornielli At the end of Pope Francis’ longest apostolic journey, which took him to Asia and Oceania, several images are…