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Pope John Paul I beatification set for 4 September Pope Francis is set to beatify his predecessor, John Paul I, on Sunday, 4 September, at Mass in St. Peter’s Square. By Devin Watkins The Holy See Press Office announced plans on Monday for the beatification of Pope John Paul I, who was born as Albino
Cardinal Tagle at Lambeth Conference: ‘Let us dream together’ Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle speaks at the Lambeth Conference taking place at the University of Kent from 26 July to 8 August and offers his contribution to the theme with a talk on ‘The Church of 1 Peter for the Coming Decade.’ By Vatican News staff
Cardinal Jozef Tomko dies at 98 Slovakian Cardinal Josef Tomko died on Monday morning. He was the Prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples and the oldest member of the College of Cardinals. By Vatican News staff writer Cardinal Jozef Tomko, prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, died
Pope applauds Ukrainian grain deal as sign of hope for peace Pope Francis expresses his satisfaction that grain ships have been allowed to leave Ukrainian ports, saying the deal offers a sign of hope that a just and lasting peace can be found. By Devin Watkins “I would like to welcome the departure from Ukraine’s
‘May Jesus become your great friend,’ Pope tells young people Pope Francis reassures young people of Alpha Camp that Jesus is their friend, their companion, whom they should turn to always, and says that God loves questions. By Deborah Castellano Lubov May Jesus become “your great friend,” “your companion along the way,” and “life,” Pope
‘Miracles can happen when Church is united’ – Pope Francis Pope Francis’ conversation with Canada’s Jesuits is published by Jesuit review ‘La Civilta Cattolica,’ during which the Pope highlighted the power of synodality, concern for Haiti, the Church’s love for families, and liturgy as ‘the people of God’s public praise!’ By Deborah Castellano Lubov In
Pope greets children attending Vatican summer camp At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers special greetings to children participating in this year’s summer kids camp offered by the Vatican, after meeting earlier with animators and staff of the summer camp. By Amedeo Lomonaco “I greet the children of the Summer Youth Camp in
Pope Francis in Canada: The gift of tears Many images captured Pope Francis’ Penitential Pilgrimage to the land of the indigenous people, and offered a window onto the moments that put the focus on the path of healing and reconciliation of peoples who have greatly suffered and who today encounter a new face of the
Pope’s August prayer intention: ‘For small businesses’ Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of August, urging special prayers for small businesses. By Deborah Castellano Lubov As August kicks off, Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to pray for small and medium-sized businesses, so that “in the midst of economic and social crisis,
Pope to youth in Medjugorje: ‘Trust in Jesus and find peace’ Pope Francis sends a message to the International Youth Festival taking place in Medjugorje, and encourages young people to welcome the invitation of Jesus to open their hearts and put their trust in God, who can give them consolation and peace. By Vatican News