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…
Pope Francis presides over a penitential liturgy at St. Pius V Parish in Rome to open the 24 Hours for the Lord initiative, and says confession puts us back on the path to a new life that began at baptism. By Christopher Wells Confession, the sacrament of God's forgiveness, allows us to begin the path…
Vatican news Women and men from around the world are gathering in Rome to highlight the leadership role women play in the Church, at a conference titled “Women Leaders: Toward a Better Future.” By Claudia Torres On the occasion of International Women's Day, women and men from different countries and areas of expertise gathered at…
In 1929, the Vatican Apostolic Library employed a group of young women with doctorates, marking a first for the Vatican City State. Their experiences were positive, but the project ended twelve years later due to World War II. Today, more than 50 percent of the Vatican Library's staff are women, many of whom hold leadership…
Vatican news Three years after Pope Francis' apostolic trip to Iraq, Chaldean Archbishop Michael Najeeb of Mosul and Aqra tells Vatican News that the fruits of the historic visit are slowly beginning to manifest, despite ongoing difficulties for Christians. By Jean Charles Putzolu and Lisa Zengarini On March 5, 2021, Pope Francis began his historic…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends message of support for event marking International Women's Day, calling for “respect for the equal and complementary dignity of women and men.” By Vatican News Pope Francis sent a message Wednesday during an event ahead of International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8. Her message was read at a…
In the Vatican Gardens, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin participates in the planting of the tree in memory of the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria and their seven children, murdered by the Nazis in 1944 for having given refuge to Jewish people, paying them homage. By Salvatore Cernuzio In…
lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has called on the Federal Government to take proactive measures to reduce the persistent security challenges, hunger and economic hardship currently ravaging the country. The CBCN urged the government to promote social cohesion and good governance, create an enabling environment for businesses to thrive,…
Vatican news In an interview with Vatican News, Joceline Colas, director of the Haitian Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace, speaks about the dramatic security situation in Haiti following last weekend's mass escape in which nearly 4,000 detainees escaped. By Jean-Benoît Harel and Lisa Zengarini Gang violence is not new in Haiti, but it is…
Vatican news In a new interview with Vatican News, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reiterates his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, urging both sides to compromise. By Federico Piana and Joseph Tulloch “A ceasefire in Gaza is more urgent than ever. » This is the last appeal for peace launched by Cardinal Pierbattista…