Pope Leo XIV will greet Giro d’Italia bicyclists passing through Vatican City on Sunday, 1 June, at 3:30 PM., in memory of Pope Francis, who had welcomed the proposal presented by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education, and realized in collaboration with the Governorate of the Vatican City … Read more
Continuing a decades-old funeral tradition in Ringsend, the remains of poet Paul Durcan were carried across the river Dodder by locals and family members on the way to his requiem Mass at St Patrick‘s church on Thursday. The motor cortege paused before the humpbacked bridge, where residents of the village greeted the Durcan family and … Read more
As the world marks 30 days since Pope Francis’ death, Cardinal John Ribat, MSC, from Papua New Guinea shares his memories of the late pontiff, who travelled to the Pacific island country in September 2024. By Claudia Torres “The most important thing is to open ourselves to God and our brothers and sisters, and to open ourselves … Read more
The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV, shares his spiritual experience of the conclave, and reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis nearly a month after his passing. By Alessandro Gisotti In the Sistine Chapel, during the Conclave, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle and Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost sat … Read more
The election of Pope Leo XIV, the first pope born in the United States, was welcomed with optimism by Catholics across both liberal and conservative viewpoints.Many hope that the new pontiff can bring unity and reduce tensions among different groups within the Church.Catholics with liberal views are hopeful that Pope Leo XIV will carry forward … Read more
The conclave to choose the next head of the Catholic Church has begun, following the death of Pope Francis in April. While the world waits to hear who will be named the next pope, we asked our readers to submit their views on the Catholic Church. Bill Fox (66), a retired clinical psychologist from Co … Read more
Priest Shortage Looms Over Philippine Catholic Church Amid Papal Succession Table of Contents Priest Shortage Looms Over Philippine Catholic Church Amid Papal Succession Overworked Clergy and Dwindling Ranks… The post Filipino Pope: Hope for Priestly Vocations? appeared first on NewsyList. Source link
As cardinals gather in the Vatican to elect a new pope — with a Filipino among the favorites — the church in Asia’s most Catholic country is grappling with a decline in those with a vocation for the priesthood. “According to the statistics we have… one priest is catering to around 9,000 Catholics,” John Alfred … Read more
Ahead of the 2025 conclave to find Pope Francis’ successor, Catholic cardinals seemingly consulted Edward Berger’s 2024 political thriller of the same name. According to Politico, a number of cardinals who are a part of the ongoing conclave that began on Wednesday in Rome watched Conclave as a “helpful research tool” to learn more about … Read more
Vatican Prepares for Papal Conclave Amidst tradition and Intrigue Table of Contents Vatican Prepares for Papal Conclave Amidst tradition and Intrigue The Conclave Framework: Order and Expectation The Electors: Cardinals Gather for Solemn Duty Apostolic Constitution: The Guiding Document Decoding the Papal Conclave: Your Essential Q&A Guide What is a Papal Conclave? What Triggers a … Read more