Vatican news Pope Francis meets with some 80 boys and girls from a Roman parish who are preparing to celebrate the Jubilee Year and discusses with them their lives of faith and prayer. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis visited a parish on the outskirts of Rome on Friday afternoon to meet a group of boys…
As an interfaith symposium on palliative care concludes in Toronto, Canada, an official from the Pontifical Academy for Life highlights the need for a broad, international perspective on the moral, ethical, practical and spiritual dimensions of care end of life. . By Christopher Wells and Linda Bordoni Pope Francis sends a message of hope to…
Vatican news European Union bishops issue statement saying Turkey's decision to transform the former Byzantine Church of St. Savior in Chora into a mosque “further dilutes the historical roots of the Christian presence in the country.” By Vatican News The Commission of Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has expressed its regret over the…
Addressing a public debate in New York on the protection of civilians in armed conflicts, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations denounces attacks on civilian infrastructure, use of indiscriminate weapons in areas populated areas and increasing attacks against humanitarian personnel. By Lisa Zengarini The Holy See reiterated its urgent call…
Vatican news Pope Francis greets a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council and prays for Christian unity with members of the delegation. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis received a delegation from the Hong Kong Christian Council on Wednesday and reflected on how, as Christians, we are called to move forward together on the path…
Renowned artist Mimmo Paladino creates a 4 meter high “Cross of Joy”, mixing Christian images and fairy tales, for World Children's Day in Rome on May 25-26. By Francesca Merlo Mimmo Paladino, one of the main representatives of the Transavanguardia movement, created a 4 meter high cross, designed to adorn the first ever World Children's…
Vatican news Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the new head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about the ancient Church he leads. Meeting the head of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, divided for several years by a violent liturgical conflict, Pope Francis underlines the importance of obedience… By Joseph Tulloch In January this year,…
Scholas Occurrentes and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean are organizing the International Meeting of Meaning, bringing together leading researchers and young people to the Vatican, May 21-23, to discuss some of the most important issues of our era. By Lisa Zengarini A host of world-renowned university rectors, renowned academics, cultural figures…
The Holy See Press Office reports that the preliminary canonical investigation into an anonymous accusation against Canadian Cardinal Gérald Lacroix, Archbishop of Quebec, found “no act constituting misconduct or abuse” and therefore ” no other canonical procedure is provided.” By Vatican News The Holy See Press Office issued a statement on May 21 regarding the…
Vatican news Pope Francis recalls the 100th anniversary of the Concilium Sinense in Shanghai and encourages Chinese Catholics to bear witness to their faith through works of mercy and charity, while promoting the harmony of social coexistence. By Devin Watkins The Pontifical Urban University of Rome organized a conference on Tuesday to mark the 100th…