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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
In an interview with the United Arab Emirate’s daily ‘Al-Ittihad,’ Pope Francis laments the burning of the Quran, Islam’s holiest book, in Sweden, while urging individuals take to heart the values promoted in the Document on Human Fraternity. “I feel indignant and disgusted by these actions,” Pope Francis expressed to Hamad Al-Kaabi, editor of the
Pope Francis sends a message to the Second International “Science for Peace” Meeting in the Italian Diocese of Teramo-Atri, and recalls that the search for truth in charity is the foundation for the construction of a peaceful society. By Lisa Zengarini “The path to peace lies in truth and charity,” Pope Francis said in a
As the Catholic Media Conference gets underway in the US city of Baltimore, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, urges Catholic communicators to draw inspiration from the unity and communion of the first disciples in their work. By Devin Watkins – Baltimore, USA The annual Catholic Media Conference kicked off in
Vatican Museums’ ‘nights’ are back from 14 April to 28 October 2023, with extended hours into the evening. Tickets must be purchased in advance for the initiative brought to life with the desire to transform the museum spaces for a few hours into places where one can marvel, surrounded by beauty, away from daily frenzy
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the “Instrumentum laboris”, the document that will guide the work of the two-part General Assembly that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024. By Salvatore Cernuzio A document of some sixty pages that incorporates the experiences of local Churches in every region of the world
In the fall, Pope Francis published a book on how to be happy. Aleteia selects 10 of the best pieces of advice out of the eight chapters. n November 2022, Pope Francis published a book titled “I want you to be happy: The hundredfold in this life,” (“Ti voglio felice. Il centuplo in questa vita,” Pienogiorno). The
Continue your efforts to contribute to a revival of faith in, and love for, the Holy Eucharist, Pope Francis insists as he thanks American members of the Committee preparing for the forthcoming National Eucharistic Congress in the United States. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “I encourage you to continue your efforts to contribute to a revival
The Holy See Press Office releases further updates on Pope Francis’ recovery after his surgery, saying all is proceeding well, he had another good night and is doing well. By Vatican News staff writer All is proceeding well and Pope Francis had another good night, the Holy See Press Office expressed in a message to
The Holy See Press Office releases the itinerary of Pope Francis’ visit to Portugal from 2 to 6 August for the 37th World Youth Day. By Francesca Merlo The Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, 6 June, released Pope Francis’ schedule for the 2023 World Youth Day, to take place from 1 to 6 August
Addressing members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontefice Foundation on the occasion of its 30th anniversary, Pope Francis highlights the need to put “community” at the heart of all socio-economic development. By Linda Bordoni Pope Francis thanked members of the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontefice Foundation for their constant commitment to upholding the centrality of the