Vatican news Fighting between the army and paramilitary forces that erupted more than a year ago has plunged Sudan into what observers predict could be the world's worst hunger and displacement crisis. By Linda Bordoni The UN reports that 12,000 civilians have been killed in Sudan's ongoing war – although the actual death toll appears…
“Photographs of Saint Pio – Memories of a Saint” is an initiative of the Saint Pio Foundation, which has selected some photographs of the saint taken by its photographer, Elia Stelluto, and made them available free of charge to believers. The initiative marks the 25th anniversary of the beatification of the saint of Pietrelcina and…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets Thursday at the Vatican with King Abdullah II of Jordan, whom Pope Francis has known since the start of his pontificate. Deborah Castellano Lubov Pope Francis received King Abdullah II and his entourage at the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican on Thursday morning. The director of the Holy See Press…
For the month of May dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Vatican Museums offer every Wednesday and Saturday a visit to the Pope's gardens dedicated to Marian spirituality. By Paolo Ondarza “The only way to stop the war is through forgiveness!” The message of the Virgin Mary is both disturbing and clear. Throughout history, she…
Vatican news Pope Francis publishes his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of religious men and women and seminarians. In his video message, the Pope highlights the continued development of their vocations through grace, prayer, community and witness to the Gospel. By Francesca Merlo Next May, Pope Francis invited us to…
Vatican news Catholic-inspired organizations are implementing a series of social programs in Ceuta and Algeciras, assisting those arriving from Africa to enter Europe. One of the greatest challenges is the fight against human trafficking which exposes women to forced prostitution. By Felipe Herrera-Espaliat, Special Correspondent in Ceuta and Algeciras Ceuta is a Spanish city, but…
As the UN celebrates this year the thirtieth anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD), Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates that the promotion of birth control policies does not contribute to eradicating poverty in the world nor to promote sustainable development. By Lisa Zengarini Nearly thirty years have passed since the International…
Vatican news A health facility managed by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Jeanne Antide Thouret, in the heart of Cameroon, provides care to people suffering from malaria, malnutrition and tuberculosis. By Francesca Sabatinelli – Ngaoundal “Real poverty in this country is often due to parental ignorance. » This is what nurses and doctors murmur…
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An event Saturday at the Marconi Museum in the Vatican celebrates 150 years since the birth of the man who founded Vatican Radio. Present, alongside the prefect and directors of the Dicastery for Communication, were the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, and the grandson of Guglielmo Marconi. By Vatican News…