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…
Vatican news The Archdiocese of Seoul has transformed the backyard of Myeongdong Cathedral into a campsite to engage with young members of the Church in South Korea. By Mark Saludes, LiCAS News About 600 young people gathered on the evening of June 28 for the “Cathedral Camp” event, organized by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC)…
Vatican news Live, Pope Francis dialogues with students of the “Building Bridges Across Asia Pacific” initiative organized by Loyola University Chicago in collaboration with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America. Deborah Castellano Lubov Always stay true to your convictions….and even if you are tempted to live a lukewarm faith because others torment you, stay true…
Vatican news Pope Francis meets with chief executives and employees of major companies and banks, urging them to employ the poor and young people in their businesses. By Joseph Tulloch On Saturday morning, Pope Francis met with a group of chief executives and employees of major companies and banks at the Vatican. His guests were…
Vatican news Pope Francis continues his series of meetings with the clergy of his diocese, speaking with a group of recently ordained priests on pastoral issues. By Salvatore Cernuzio This was the pope's second meeting with the clergy of Rome, after that of May 14 with priests in office for 40 years and more. Today…