Catholic News
The Lord's Day Reflection: "Confessing Jesus"
As the Church marks the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Confessing Jesus: Exercises in Christian Transparency”.
Russian president condemns armed rebellion
Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned an armed rebellion in his country as “betrayal” and “treason.” He spoke as nuclear-armed Russia edged closer to a coup and civil war Saturday, with the head of Russia’s Wagner mercenary group being investigated by Russian security services for “inciting mutiny” as Wagner entered a critical Russian city.
Pope calls for a spirituality of reparation to address abuse by clergy
Addressing the Servants of the Paraclete in the Vatican, Pope Francis evokes the tragedy of abuse by clergy, and encourages the Congregation which accompanies and supports priests with personal difficulties, to address the current crisis by deepening the “spirituality of reparation” and helping priests rediscover the primacy of spiritual life.
Australia's Ambassador to Holy See: Women diplomats in Vatican a 'formidable group'
Marking the annual International Day. of Women in Diplomacy, Chiara Porro, Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, speaks of the challenges and rewards of the job and of the crucial perspective women bring to international relations.
Pope to Latin American aid agencies: Never neglect your Christian identity
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a meeting between Latin American ecclesial aid institutions and organisations reminding them never to take the “essence of Christianity” for granted.
A safe haven for the oppressed
The Jews who once fled persecution in Rome found shelter in a convent in the peripheries. Today, its doors are open to welcome "the oppressed" of all wars.
Global consultation to update guidelines for abuse prevention
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launches a global consultation on updated Guidelines to prevent sexual abuse in the Church.
Child protection expert discusses new Vatican guidelines
Teresa Devlin, a member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, stresses the importance of a newly announced global consultation on the body's Universal Guidelines.
Pope thanks World Youth Day local organizers for generosity
Pope Francis sends a video message to the local organizers of World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, thanking them for their great generosity, saying they are "working for a great cause" and that they should "never lose hope in life" as hope moves us forwarding.
Pope Francis: "Edna, I accompany you on your journey!"
Pope Francis sends a touching video message to a 17-year-old Portuguese girl suffering from a serious illness. The girl had written him a letter expressing her affection and also her sadness at not being able to attend the next World Youth Day in Lisbon.
50 Years of Vatican Museums' Modern & Contemporary Collection
The Vatican celebrates 50 years of the Vatican Museums' Collection of Modern and Contemporary Art since its 23 June 1973 inauguration by Pope St. Paul VI.
Pope to artists: True beauty inspires the desire for, renders glory to God
Pope Francis reminds world-renowned artists in the Sistine Chapel that true beauty inspires the desire for God, and renders glory to Him, as he receives them for the 50th Anniversary of the Inauguration of the Vatican Museums’ Collection of Modern Art.
UN seeks new financial system to support crisis-hit nations
Some 40 world leaders are gathering in Paris to work out a United Nations-backed new global financing pact. The gathering in the French capital includes a proposed pause in debt repayments for nations facing poverty and disasters.
Pope: 40 Days to WYD, 'My doctor says I can go, I cannot wait!'
Fourty days before the upcoming World Youth Day in Portugal, Pope Francis sends video message to young people who will participate or follow the WYD in Lisbon, saying: "The doctor told me I can go, I can't wait."
Religious freedom violations take place in 1 out of every 3 countries
The Aid to the Church in Need Catholic Charity releases its 16th report highlighting the fact that over 4.9 billion people live in countries where religious freedom is under attack.
Pope‘s Almoner undertakes his 6th humanitarian mission to Ukraine
Cardinal Konrad Krajewski is taking yet another cargo of humanitarian aid to war-struck Ukraine on behalf of the Pope.
Fatima visionary Sr Lucia declared Venerable
Pope Francis approves decrees recognizing the heroic virtues of five Servants of God, including Sr Lucia de Juesus Rosa dos Santos, one of the visionaries of Fatima; along with the martyrdom of twenty martyrs of the Spanish Civil War.
Pope to ROACO: You generously offer a caress to the hard-pressed
Pope Francis expresses gratitude for proactive solidarity and generosity of the Reunion of Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches (ROACO), the Holy See's humanitarian arm for the Eastern Churches, especially to alleviate the suffering in war-torn Ukraine, Turkey and Syria, Holy Land, and around the world.
Vatican delivers evidence in Orlandi case to civil authorities
In a statement to journalists, the Office of the Promoter of Justice says evidence found in Vatican institutions and gained from interviews with former officials has been turned over to the Public Prosecutor’s Office in Rome.
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