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‘Dilexit nos’: The experience of a loving heart

Vatican News - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 05:00

In the first footnote of the encyclical ‘Dilexit nos,’ Pope Francis reveals he drew inspiration for the first chapter from his fellow Argentine Jesuit Fr. Diego Fares, who before his death in 2022 always emphasized the centrality of the ‘heart’ in the thought and work of the Pope.

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A Heart that changes the world

Vatican News - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 04:37

Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis’ new encyclical, 'Dilexit nos,' saying it helps us understand the way Christ loves us.

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The Popes since WWII: Almost a century of fighting for disarmament

Vatican News - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00

As the world marks Disarmament Week, we look back at some of the many appeals for peace that the Popes have made since World War II.

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Disarmament Week: Need for arms control has never been more urgent

Vatican News - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 03:00

As the world marks Disarmament Week, James Denselow of The HALO Trust discusses the urgent need for global disarmament amidst rising conflicts, the successes and challenges of landmine clearance, and the vital role of civil society and faith leaders in advancing these efforts.

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Meet Cardinal-elect George Jacob Koovakad

Vatican News - Thu, 10/24/2024 - 00:31

In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican Media, Cardinal-elect George Jacob Koovakad, Organizer of Papal Journeys, speaks about his faith as 'a family treasure', upbringing, and priorities, while noting he likes 'to view the Papal Visits as pilgrimages of the Successor of Peter.'

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Synod elects new members to Ordinary Council

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 14:05

Synod delegates have elected new members of the Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops.

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Pope: Latin is a treasure of knowledge and thought

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 11:01

Pope Francis praises Latin scholars for protecting a great heritage in a message sent to mark the conferral of the "Pontifical Academies Award 2023."

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Pope: G7 forum on missionaries an opportunity to ‘strengthen solidarity'

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 11:00

Pope Francis sends a message to a G7 event on the role of missionaries in Africa, and encourages participants to “persevere in promoting a culture of encounter.”

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Synod briefing–Day 17: Delegates propose amendments to final document

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 10:36

At the penultimate Synod press conference, panelists discuss the role and authority of bishops, the need for canon law to reflect synodality, the doctrinal authority of episcopal conferences, and the Eastern Catholic Churches.

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Fr. Gustavo Gutiérrez, champion of the poor, dies aged 96

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 10:05

Fr Gustavo Gutiérrez, who has died aged 96, challenged the Church to reconsider its role in a world marked by social inequality and commit more fully to the defence of the weak.

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Mission Sunday and digital missionaries: the day after

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:37

The period right after Mission Sunday is time to appreciate the good effort of Catholic parishes and communities in responding so positively and contributing to the universal celebration.

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Pope to young people of the Synod: 'Keep moving forward'

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 09:13

In the final days of the Synod on Synodality, Pope Francis has sent a video message to the young adult participants, challenging them to “walk forward courageously.”

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Pope mourns Cardinal Eugenio Dal Corso, a 'zealous missionary'

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 06:30

Pope Francis recalls the 'faithful religious' and 'zealous missionary,' the late Cardinal Eugenio Dal Corso, Bishop Emeritus of Benguela, Angola, who passed away at age 85 on Sunday.

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Milan hosts a festival dedicated to rights of young people

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 04:05

A week-long festival kicks off in the Italian city of Milan to explore the rights of children and adolescents through a series of youth-friendly events.

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Pope: 'Palestine is suffering inhumane attacks'

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:37

Pope Francis reiterates his appeal for peace in the world, saying the fatality statistics coming from Ukraine are “terrible" and that Palestine is suffering "inhumane attacks."

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Typhoon-hit Philippine Catholic dioceses activate emergency response units

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 03:15

As Typhoon Trami sets off torrential rains in parts of the Philippines, the national Caritas outfit begins work with Catholic dioceses in affected areas to activate their emergency response and provide aid for people in need.

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Pope at General Audience: Invite Holy Spirit to protect your marriage and children

Vatican News - Wed, 10/23/2024 - 02:54

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis focuses on the sacrament of marriage, saying keeping faith and the Holy Spirit at the forefront can preserve and protect the love of married couples and their children.

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Bishop Syukur declines cardinalate to ‘grow in priestly life'

Vatican News - Tue, 10/22/2024 - 15:01

Pope Francis accepts the request of Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of the Indonesian Diocese of Bogor, who asked not to be created a cardinal at the upcoming Consistory on December 7, 2024.

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Synod briefing - Day 16: Discernment on the final document

Vatican News - Tue, 10/22/2024 - 11:37

The topics of the role of young people and women in the Church were among the major themes as synod participants discuss the Synod’s final document, which is set to be approved at the conclusion of the General Assembly on Saturday. Taking part in Tuesday’s press conference were Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu the Archbishop of Kinshasa; Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya of Bemanda, Cameroon; Bishop Franz-Josef Overbeck of Essen, Germany, and Father Clarence Davedassan from Malaysia.

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Cardinal Dziwisz: John Paul II was ‘a builder of peace and dialogue’

Vatican News - Tue, 10/22/2024 - 08:23

As the Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of St. John Paul II, Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls the Polish Pope’s unforgettable words that launched his pontificate: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.”

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