The topics of the role of young people and women in the Church were among the major themes during the discussions of Synod participants on the final document of the Synod, which is to be approved at the end of the General Assembly on Saturday. Participating in Tuesday’s press conference were Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu,…
Three Vatican officials hold an online prayer vigil at the tomb of St. Peter to conclude the Digital Synod initiative, encouraging thousands of digital Catholic missionaries to serve the Church in the key of synodality. By Edoardo Giribaldi Digital missionaries gathered online Sunday afternoon, gathering virtually and in person around the tomb of the Apostle…
During the press conference on October 17 at the Vatican Press Room, the work of the Churches engaged in the pastoral care of human mobility was praised. There is also a focus on caring for young people and people with disabilities, with calls for closer ties between the Roman Curia and local communities. By Antonella…
Vatican news As Pope Francis arrives in Belgium, Fr. Walter Ceyssens, a Jesuit working with youth, shares his hopes and expectations for the Pope’s visit to the country. By Joseph Tulloch – Brussels Pope Francis has landed in Belgium, beginning a brief but action-packed visit to the country. During his stay, he will meet the…
Vatican news On the eve of COP 29 in Azerbaijan, speakers at the high-level event on energy conversion organized by the Embassy of the Sovereign Order of Malta to the Holy See explain to Vatican News how this transition can generate new professions capable of concretely combating the phenomenon that concerns young people around the…
Vatican news According to Ricardo Da Costa Belo, a member of the National Youth Commission, the pope’s visit to Timor-Leste could have a long-term impact on young people in the Asian nation, which also faces violence and crime. By Fr. Bernardo Suate and Lisa Zengarini – Dili Ricardo Da Costa Belo is a member of…
Vatican news Sister Shalini Mulackal, a professor at Vidyajyoti College of Theology, shares her experience of teaching contextual theology, taking her students into the slums of the Indian city of Delhi to engage them more deeply in promoting the cause of the poor. By Sister Greta Pereira, OCV Sister Shalini Mulackal has been a professor…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends a message to the participants of the Medjugorje Youth Festival, inviting them to imitate Mary by embracing the Word of God and faithfully carrying out their mission. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis sent a message on Friday, August 2, to the participants of the 35th Medjugorje Youth Festival, which takes…
Vatican news Pope Francis encourages participants in the International Altar Server Pilgrimage to share Jesus’ Eucharistic love with those in need. By Lisa Zengarini In his speech to nearly 50,000 choirboys gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis underlined the profound meaning of the motto chosen for the international event: “With you” (Is 41:10). This…
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich speaks to Vatican News about the International Altar Servers Pilgrimage, which brings 50,000 young people to Rome this week. By Joseph Tulloch and Marie Duhamel This week, around 50,000 altar boys are travelling to Rome as part of a pilgrimage organised by the International Association of Altar Boys (Coetus Internationalis Ministry). The…