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…
Vatican news Vatican News speaks to prominent voices at the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly, marking 15 years of commitment to human trafficking with a pledge to strengthen global efforts to combat the plague and support survivors. Deborah Castellano Lubov More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering…
lagosarchdiocese As part of the activities in commemoration of the 2024 World Communications Day in the Archdiocese of the Lagos, the Archbishop, Most Rev. (Dr.) Alfred Adewale Martins had an interactive session with the media. The media parley centred on the Pope’s message themed, “Artificial Intelligence and the Wisdom of the Heart: Towards a Fully Human…
Vatican news More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering in Rome from May 18-24 for the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly which also marks its 15th founding anniversary. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing religious, lay, youth and survivors actively…
Vatican news After Regina Coeli's midday prayer on Pentecost Sunday, Pope Francis prays that the Holy Spirit may bring harmony in our hearts and in the world, leading to peace in Palestine, Israel, Ukraine and the end of all the many wars of today. By Vatican News During his address to Regina Coeli on the…
The Vatican Secretary of State will represent the Pope at the end of a pilgrimage of Ukrainian Catholics of the Latin rite to Ukraine. By Vatican News Pope Francis has named Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin as papal legate for a celebration taking place during the annual pilgrimage of Latin-rite Ukrainian Catholics to…
Vatican news As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his reflections on the day's liturgical readings under the theme: “Pentecost and the Spirit of Truth.” By Fr. Edmund Power, OSB The fifty days of Easter culminate with the solemnity of Pentecost, a feast richly adorned with biblical readings,…
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith responds to journalists on the “Medjugorje case” during the press conference presenting the new standards for the discernment of alleged supernatural phenomena. By L'Osservatore Romano “Regarding Medjugorje, no conclusion has yet been reached, but with these guidelines we believe it will be easier to…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with participants in the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archeology and highlights the importance of the catacombs in the upcoming Jubilee Year. By Sr Francine-Marie Cooper, ISSM On Friday morning, during a meeting at the Vatican with participants of the plenary meeting of the Pontifical Commission for…