Pope Francis leads Rosary prayer for peace for ‘world in danger’

Pope Francis leads Rosary prayer for peace for ‘world in danger’

Vatican news Pope Francis leads the recitation of a rosary for peace in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore and prays that violence and hatred will be extinguished from human hearts. By Devin Watkins “Transform the hearts of those who fuel hatred, silence the din of weapons that generate death, extinguish the violence that simmers…

Patriarch Pizzaballa: ‘A year after October 7 we ask for peace’

Patriarch Pizzaballa: ‘A year after October 7 we ask for peace’

Vatican news Ahead of the day of prayer and fasting for peace called by Pope Francis, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, shares his reflections with Vatican News on these 12 months of war, suffering, and fear in the Middle East, which began on that tragic day of October 7, 2023. By Roberto…

Synod Briefing – Day 4: ‘We must overcome fear of one another’

Synod Briefing – Day 4: ‘We must overcome fear of one another’

On Saturday, October 5, several participants in the Synod on Synodality briefed journalists on the reports presented in the small working groups and expressed their hope that the second session of the Synod could be an opportunity to seek peace and respect for human rights. the man. By Antonella Palermo The General Assembly of the…

Pope reorganizes Diocese of Rome to better integrate center and peripheries

Pope reorganizes Diocese of Rome to better integrate center and peripheries

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…

The role of the Bishop of Rome in ecumenical dialogue

The role of the Bishop of Rome in ecumenical dialogue

Vatican news Catholics, Protestants and Orthodox discuss primacy and synodality during a round table organized at the Saint-Louis-des-Français Cultural Center in Rome on the occasion of the publication of the French version of the document “The Bishop of Rome” of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity. By Jean-Charles Putzolu The study document of the Dicastery…

Synod press conference – Day 3: An invitation to listen to all

Synod press conference – Day 3: An invitation to listen to all

On the feast of St. Francis, Friday, 4 October, the second general congregation of the General Assembly of the Synod heard reports from the five Language Tables, and held an open discussion with more than thirty speakers addressing topics such as charisms and ministries, liturgy, dialogue with cultures and religions. By Salvatore Cernuzio The Second…

Holy Land: Education as a crucial tool of hope in the darkest of times

Holy Land: Education as a crucial tool of hope in the darkest of times

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…

Cardinal Cupich: Pope Francis on interreligious dialogue

Cardinal Cupich: Pope Francis on interreligious dialogue

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects on Pope Francis’ words in Singapore on interfaith dialogue and his assertion that “all religions are paths to God.” By Cardinal Blase J. Cupich* During his apostolic trip to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis held a session in Singapore with a group of young people on the theme…