lagosarchdiocese By Neta Nwosu and Constaincia Uruakpa Prof. Kemi Emina, Lecturer, Delta State University has enjoined the Nigerian nation to domesticate AI and conform it to her cultural mix, while also educating the people on the new wave and dangers inherent in the technology. Emina disclosed this while giving the keynote address, during the 2024…
At a press conference organized by the Holy See Press Office, organizers unveiled an April 27 event sponsored by the Italian “Fondazione Età Grande” (Foundation for Old Age) that will bring together grandparents and grandchildren in the Paul VI Hall of the Vatican to promote the role and contribution of older people in today's world….
Vatican news “In certain ethnic groups in sub-Saharan Africa, people with intellectual disabilities are often marginalized,” explains Sister Claudia Samba, FCSM who worked for eight years with children with intellectual disabilities in Senegal and Mauritania, at school “Sr Claire.” Center in Rosso. By Sr Marie Pépine Matendakama, FSCM “The category of intellectually disabled children is…
Vatican news On the occasion of World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis reminds everyone of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace. By Lisa Zengarini As the world has marked it Earth Day On Monday, April 22, Pope Francis reiterated his urgent call for bold action for our common home and for world…
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: “I am the Good Shepherd”. By Fr. Edmund Power, OSB The fourth Sunday of Easter is traditionally known as “Good Shepherd Sunday” because, for each of the three years…
On the sidelines of a conference on the Agidae at the Pontifical Urban University, Cardinal Pietro Parolin comments on recent news coming from the Middle East region, saying that everyone is working to avoid an escalation of the conflict. By Salvatore Cernuzio Despite the great concerns about the situation in the Middle East, Cardinal Secretary…
Vatican news Pope Francis receives John Briceño, Prime Minister of Belize, in an audience at the Vatican on Saturday Holy See Press Office This morning, Saturday, April 20, 2024, at the Apostolic Palace of the Vatican, the Prime Minister of Belize, His Excellency Mr. John Briceño, was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis….
Thrivent Art Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, opens the exhibition “The Art That Unites: A Dialogue Between the Centuries of the Vatican Museums and the Thrivent Art Collection.” The exhibition, in collaboration with the Vatican Museums, presents some of the most significant contemporary graphic masterpieces from the papal collections, on display for the first time in…
Vatican news Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in Jerusalem from April 12 to 18, in his capacity as president of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During his visit, he participated in formal meetings and meetings with local Christian communities. By Roberto Cetera Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in…
In view of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations (April 21), we asked a few questions to Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy. Called to be happyInterview with Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik By Andrea MondaDirector of L'Osservatore Romano What is vocation? Before thinking about any religious or spiritual dimension,…