Vatican City - A print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican. “Strong in the Face of Tribulation: The Church in Communion – A Sure Support in Time of Trial,” collects Pope Francis’ homilies, prayers,...
The Church offers space for everyone to find their place, while respecting the vocation of each individual. This idea forms the core of the Instruction on the parish, which the Vatican’s Congregation for the Clergy released on Monday. The document does not promulgate any new legislation,...
On the second Sunday in July the International Day of the Sea is observed. Recalling the celebration at the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis extended “an affectionate greeting to all those who work at sea, especially those who are far from their loved ones and their...
[caption id="attachment_28754" align="aligncenter" width="900"] Refugees are welcomed to Rome by Andrea Riccardi, founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio. (Photo: Courtney Mares/CNA)[/caption] Rome, Italy, Jul 16, 2020 / 11:10 am MT (CNA).- A Catholic community welcomed Thursday the first refugees to arrive in Rome via a humanitarian...
[caption id="attachment_28811" align="alignright" width="350"] Servant of God Maria Antonia Samà, who was confined to bed for 60 years (Photo: Vatican News)[/caption]Pope Francis received in audience Cardinal Angelo Becciu, prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, on Friday, and authorized the promulgation of decrees...
"Everything is connected." This is the theme of the Laudato Si Week which is celebrated May 18 to 24. As the world is affected by the Coronavirus Pandemic, the faithful are urged to reflect on the lessons of the Laudato Si Encyclical of Pope Francis during this...
[caption id="attachment_28176" align="alignright" width="350"] Pope Francis delivers his Easter message "urbi et orbi" after celebrating Easter Mass in St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican April 12, 2020. (CNS photo/Vatican Media)[/caption]For Pope Francis, the Coronavirus pandemic has caused lives to change and a moment of opportunities. “In...
[caption id="attachment_28084" align="aligncenter" width="1000"] Pope Francis delivers his Urbi et Orbi meditation (Vatican News)[/caption] Re-telling the story about how Jesus calmed the storm, Pope Francis has called on the faithful to not be afraid amidst the threat of coronavirus pandemic. In his Urbi et Orbi message on...
How are you supposed to wash your hands regularly if you have no running water or soap? How can you implement ‘social distancing’ if you live in a slum or a refugee camp? How are you supposed to stop crossing borders if you are fleeing...
APOSTOLIC JOURNEY OF HIS HOLINESS POPE FRANCIS TO THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES (3-5 FEBRUARY 2019) INTRODUCTION Faith leads a believer to see in the other a brother or sister to be supported and loved. Through faith in God, who has created the universe, creatures and all human...