“Let us #PrayTogether with the children of every continent who today are reciting the Rosary for peace in the world,” writes Pope Francis is in a tweet on Thursday. “Let us entrust to Our Lady’s intercession the suffering people of Ukraine and other people who...
Speaking in Geneva during the 51st Session of the Human Rights Council, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu called for joint efforts to foster “a globalization in solidarity” which respects diverse cultures and ensures the recognition of the inherent dignity of all. The Permanent Observer of the Holy See...
We are in Brisbane, the capital of the State of Queensland and the third most populous city in Australia with about 2.5 million inhabitants. Here, amidst the beauty of nature and the wounds of the environment caused by human negligence, exploitation, and the consequences of...
“Peace is possible; peace is a duty”. The Japanese bishops have reiterated this call in their reflections for the Ten Days of Prayer for Peace event. The prayer initiative is held every year by the Church in Japan from 6 -15 August, the anniversary days...
In an address during the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s Head of Delegation underlined the Holy See’s position, stating that atomic energy must only be used for peaceful purposes. The archbishop...
[gallery size="full" ids="36118,36119,36120"] It was 10:00 A.M. on May 15, 2022, at St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City in Rome when Pope Francis proclaimed Blessed Marie Rivier, the foundress of the Presentation of Mary Sisters as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church. St. Marie Rivier was...
The universal Church throughout the world will be celebrating the Second World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 24, 2022, the Sunday nearest to the Feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, the grandparents of Jesus. The theme chosen by the Holy Father Pope Francis...
Vatican City, Jun 28, 2022 / 10:40 am The Vatican evangelization chief unveiled on Tuesday the winning logo of the 2025 Jubilee Year, chosen after a worldwide competition. Archbishop Rino Fisichella, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, presented the logo and the preparations for the Catholic Church’s...
VATICAN— Pope Francis’ July trip to the African countries of the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Sudan has been postponed for health reasons, the Vatican said on Friday. “At the request of his doctors, and in order not to jeopardize the results of the therapy...
Bishops, priests, religious, and lay people can avail of free online theology classes ahead of the 2023 synod of bishops in Rome. The program coordinated is coordinated by members of the theological commission of the general secretariat of the synod of bishops who have been collaborating...