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…
Vatican news St. Theresa’s Nursing Home provides Singapore’s elderly with the care they need. The Catholic nursing home is run by Catholic Welfare Services (CWS), a non-profit social services agency founded in 1959 to improve the lives of the community’s most disadvantaged. Pope Francis will visit residents and staff at the facility on Friday, September…
Vatican news In the Erbil suburb of Ankawa, Catholic, Orthodox and Assyrian Christians are jointly preparing for celebrations of the Feast of the Cross on September 14, as communities rebuild their lives together after the violence in Iraq. By Federico Piana A historic moment in Erbil, northern Iraq. In Ankawa, a suburb of the capital…
Vatican news The Pope’s only appointment on his first day in Singapore was a “warm and fraternal” meeting with his Jesuit brothers. By Salvatore Cernuzio – Singapore The figures of Matteo Ricci and Father Pedro Arrupe, beacons of the Society of Jesus and the universal Church, accompanied the one-hour dialogue of Pope Francis with the…
Vatican news According to Ricardo Da Costa Belo, a member of the National Youth Commission, the pope’s visit to Timor-Leste could have a long-term impact on young people in the Asian nation, which also faces violence and crime. By Fr. Bernardo Suate and Lisa Zengarini – Dili Ricardo Da Costa Belo is a member of…
Vatican news Pope Francis visits a school for disabled children and thanks the workers for their care, as well as the children for allowing themselves to be treated. By Francesca Merlo Another moving moment in Timor-Leste: Pope Francis visited disabled children on Tuesday morning, marking the first event of his second day in the young…
Vatican news An Australian couple attending Pope Francis’ Mass in Port Moresby tell Vatican News how much the Holy Father loves the people of Papua New Guinea and how his presence will strengthen the faith of the nation’s faithful, who are moved that he has travelled so far to be with them. By Linda Bordoni…