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Garden therapy: An effective treatment for Alzheimer’s
The Therapeutic Gardens project at the Mother Teresa of Calcutta Centre in the northern Italian city of Padua has been studied, certified and recognized for excellence. Through contact with oaks, laurels and rosemary, dementia patients regain memories and impaired cognitive functions, such as language. Their mood improves, and above all they need less medication.
Pope's foreword to 'First Belong to God: On retreat with Pope Francis'
Pope Francis pens the foreword to Austen Ivereigh's latest book "First belong to God: On retreat with Pope Francis," published on Tuesday by Loyola Press. We publish here the full text.
Vatican hosts conference on science, technology, and human identity
More than twenty academics from all over the world come together in Rome to discuss humanity's response to scienctific and technological progress.
EU Bishops highlight religious dimension of Christmas massacre in Nigeria
The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) welcomes a recent European resolution condemning the 2023 Christmas massacre in Nigeria, but laments that the text downplays the religious causes of the violence.
Vatican Radio celebrates 93rd anniversary
The birth of Vatican Radio, the 'Pope's radio,' on February 12, 1931, and World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, are an opportunity to revisit two significant chapters in the life of a medium marked by tremendous technological evolution, and which, from its origins, has always retained the same mission, that of reaching the corners and peoples of the earth.
100 young Africans train to be faith influencers.
“Providing young Africans with the tools and knowledge necessary to effectively use digital platforms to spread the faith and the word of God” is the objective of a six-month online training course which will bring together more than 100 young people from 52 African countries. Seven course modules have been organized by the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network, in partnership with several institutions, including the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication.
Pope: Humans find meaning in relationships, not technology
At an audience with members of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis reflects on humanity’s search for meaning and says relationships with others lie at the heart of our existence.
Turkish bishops to Pope: Thank you for your love for our Church
At the conclusion of their ad limina visit, the president of the Turkish Bishops’ Conference, Archbishop Martin Kmetec, says, “We shared our problems and our hopes with Francis. After the attack on the Church in Istanbul, the faithful are fearful, but it is necessary to go out from the climate of terror.”
Pope Francis meets with Argentine President Milei
Pope Francis holds a private audience with the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, a day after the Pope canonized the first native-born Argentinian saint.
Pope Francis meets with President of Tanzania
Pope Francis holds an audience with President Samia Suluhu Hassan of the United Republic of Tanzania, in which they highlight the existing good relations between the East African nation and the Holy See, while "auguring ever greater commitment to the promotion of peace."
Colombia: Dominican missionary sisters 'looking to the future with hope'
Just over fifty years ago, three Dominican Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began a mission in an underprivileged area of Colombia. Today, these sisters are purusing another dream.
Fears mount over new Israeli offensive
Israel faces mounting international warnings over its planned offensive in Rafah, Gaza’s southernmost city.
Prayers said as Ukraine reels from bloody Russian drone attacks
Ukraine on Sunday came to grips with more casualties after a massive Russian airstrike impacted the wartorn nation. Outgunned and exhausted, Ukrainian forces faced an uphill battle Sunday while Catholics here and around the world observed the World Day of the Sick.
World Day of the Sick: Pope prays for Myanmar, Palestine and Israel
Pope Francis prays for all those who are unable to receive medical treatment in the world, and especially in Palestine and Myanmar
Pope at Angelus: ‘Reach out to the suffering with actions, not words’
During the Sunday Angelus marking the 32nd World Day of the Sick , Pope Francis invites the faithful to listen and reach out to the suffering, reminding them that Jesus' style with those who suffer is few words and concrete actions.
Pope Francis canonises ‘Mama Antula’, the first Argentinian saint
Pope Francis canonises María Antonia de San José, describing her as a "wayfarer of the spirit" and "a model of apostolic fervour and audacity".
Pope Francis: Every human person is a precious gift of God
We present Pope Francis’ preface to “Enrique Ángel Angelelli: In Ascolto di Dio e del Popolo’ (Enrique Ángel Angelelli: Listening to God and to the People), a collection of the homilies delivered by the Argentine bishop between 1968 and his martyrdom in 1976.
Seven dead in Russian attack on Ukraine's second-largest city
Ukrainian authorities say seven people, including three children, have been killed in a Russian drone attack on a petrol station in the city of Kharkiv in eastern Ukraine. The attack came after the Ukrainian president made changes in the military.
ACN: We need our priests and they need ongoing formation
Over one thousand priests from over sixty countries attend a conference on ongoing priestly formation, emphasising the increasing demands of priestly service in today's world and the importance of ongoing support and learning.
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