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Pope urges Consecrated men and women to make room for God’s action
Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the World Day for Consecrated Life highlighting the importance of perseverance and asking for the courage to make room for God’s action.
Women’s prophetic leadership changed the face of the Roman Empire
Religious life, both contemplative and active, as we know it today, has evolved over two thousand years. In this first of four essays, Christine Schenk summarizes what the literary record tells us about women in ancient Christianity.
Laudato si' Centre for Higher Education: A Jubilee year of commitment
Ahead of the 2025 Jubilee, the Laudato si' Centre for Higher Education announces their two-phase project to implement a true ecological conversion.
Cardinal Czerny: South Sudan visit seeks to renew Pope's message of hope
As Cardinal Michael Czerny departs for South Sudan, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development tells Vatican News that his visit marks the first anniversary of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey and seeks to renew the Church's closeness to the nation, especially to victims of human trafficking.
Pope: Christians still face martyrdom at hands of 'insane ideologies'
A new book about martyred men and women in Argentina during the 1970s features a preface by Pope Francis. Key speakers at the presentation of the volume by Professor Marco Gallo, include the Secretary of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
First World Children's Day: celebration of faith, 'hearing from world's future'
Ahead of the Church's first World Children's Day on 25-26 May, several Vatican and Church officials describe the celebration in Rome that will see Pope Francis meet with children from all over the world for a moment of prayer, friendship, and formation.
Anglican and Catholic Bishops unite in call for unity and mission
Anglican and Catholic Bishops emphasize the fruitful ecumenical journey towards reconciliation at the conclusion of the IARCCUM summit, expressing their desire to work toward Christian unity while addressing global challenges.
Pope Francis encourages Italy-China cultural dialogue
Pope Francis meets with members of the National Federation Italy-China, and praises efforts to foster cultural dialogue and help people become “acrobats of peace and fraternity.”
Sister Nelly León: Free to live and serve women in prison
Sister Nelly León has dedicated the last 25 years of her life to accompanying female inmates inside and outside prison facilities, creating a foundation that helps women reintegrate into society after serving time. Her testimony and dedication are now recognised worldwide with the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity.
Pope's Mission Day message: Mission is a tireless going out
In his 2024 World Mission Day Message, Pope Francis says that the Church's mission is directed towards all peoples and requires the participation of every baptised Christian.
Panama: Cardinal Lacunza found ‘disoriented’ after 2-day disappearance
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Panama says Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán has been found after disappearing for two days, and thanks everyone for their solidarity.
Human Fraternity: 2024 Zayed Award goes to Chilean ‘mother of detainees’ nun
The 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has been given to Sister Nelly León Correa, a Chilean nun working with prisoners; Sir Magdi Yacoub, an Egyptian cardiothoracic surgeon; and, Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah, two leading Indonesian Islamic organizations.
Panama: Cardinal Lacunza disappears in unknown circumstances
The Diocese of David in Panama announces the disappearance of Cardinal José Luis Lacunza Maestrojuán in unknown circumstances.
EU leaders agree on 50 billion euro package for Ukraine
European Union leaders have agreed to create a 50 billion euro fund for Ukraine after getting on board Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, who had threatened to veto the deal.
Cardinal Czerny: Changing the world begins with us
Presenting Pope Francis' Lenten Message for 2024, titled "Through the Desert God Leads Us to Freedom," Cardinal Michael Czerny and other presenters underscore the themes of integral ecology, fraternity, and social conversion, urging individuals to confront global challenges and embrace hope.
Archbishop Paglia: Church needs to explore Theology of the Family
The President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, makes a visit to the Indian state of Kerala and inaugurates a course on the pastoral care of families.
Pope names Benjamín Estévez de Cominges as Secretary of Economy Secretariat
Pope Francis appoints Benjamín Estévez de Cominges, currently Delegate for the Administration of the Second Section of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as Secretary of the Vatican's Secretariat for the Economy.
Pope meets with Prime Minister of São Tomé and Principe
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Mr. Patrice Émery Trovoada, Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Principe, to discuss education, healthcare, and security on the African continent.
Pope Francis: Lent is a time of conversion and freedom
In his message for Lent 2024, Pope Francis invites the faithful to “pause” for prayer and to assist our brothers and sisters in need, in order to change our own lives and the lives of our communities.
Eight dead after attack on Pentecostal church in DRC
At least eight are killed and thirty taken hostage in an attack in Baeti, in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.