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Pope Francis tells a group from the “House of the Spirit and the Arts Foundation” that they are “seeds of hope”, during an audience on Friday in the Vatican. By Vatican News staff reporter The Pope received members of the “House of the Spirit and the Arts Foundation” (Fondazione Casa dello Spirito e delle Arti)
Pope Francis appears on the Italian television programme “Che tempo che fa” for a conversation with host Fabio Fazio. Asked how he manages to bear the weight of so many stories of suffering and unspeakable pain, the Holy Father responds, “The whole Church helps me.” By Salvatore Cernuzio “War is a contradiction,” said Pope Francis
On the occasion of the hundredth anniversary of the election of Pope Pius XI to the See of Peter, Pope Francis met Monday with the community of the Pontifical Lombard Seminary of Saints Ambrose and Charles in Urbe. By Vatican News staff reporter In his speech to the priests of the Pontifical Lombard Seminary of
Ahead of the International Day of Human Fraternity, Pope Francis reaffirms that “today is a time of fraternity”, and calls on everyone to take steps towards avoiding divisions among peoples. By Benedict Mayaki, SJ “The day after tomorrow, 4 February, we will celebrated the second International Day of Human Fraternity,” Pope Francis said at the
In a message for the 75th anniversary of the Apostolic Constitution “Provida Mater Ecclesia”, Pope Francis highlights the vital role played by Secular Institutes in the Church and society. By Lisa Zengarini Pope Francis sent a message on Wednesday marking the 75th anniversary of “Provida Mater Ecclesia”. On 2 February 1947, Pope Pius XII issued
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of February, and invites Catholics to pray for religious sisters and consecrated women as they continue in their mission with courage. By Devin Watkins “What would the Church be without religious sisters and consecrated laywomen? The Church cannot be understood without them.” Pope Francis made that
Pope Francis received members of the Apostolic Tribunal of the Roman Rota on Thursday at the start of their judicial year. In his speech, he stressed that in the work of this Court there must always be understanding for people who suffer because of the breakdown of their marriage. By Vatican News staff reporter Pope
In his Message for the World Day of Social Communications Day, released this week, Pope Francis urges the media to put the person at the center, not partisan interests. He emphasizes the importance of listening to promote good communication at all levels. It’s even more pressing in a time marked by the pandemic, in which
Several Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops in Canada have expressed closeness to people in Ukraine, while calling for solidarity as tensions grow with Russia. By Lisa Zengarini As Ukraine endures the threat of Russian invasion, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Bishops in Canada have joined Pope Francis and European bishops in urging for a peaceful solution to
Ahead of the May 9, 2022, general election, the CBCP and the NCCP are urging Filipinos to vote for genuine candidates with “servant leadership” qualities. By Robin Gomes With the Philippine general election less than 4 months away, the leaders of the various Christian Churches in the country are calling on voters to “guard against
