The Venezuelan archbishop, the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State until now, and today appointed by Pope Leo as the new nuncio to Italy and San Marino, met with the superiors, officials, and collaborators with whom he has worked since 2018, expressing his gratitude to all and how he was enriched by … Read more
‘Thorny issue’: Catholic Church in Africa says it would be ‘unfair’ to baptise polygamists The Journal Synod Study Group Report Urges a Vision of “Political Love” Radio Veritas Asia Source link
For many in the Church, Pope Francis’s time has been like a deluge, with so many videos, audios, documents, pastoral visits, homilies, and gestures. It’s possible that many Catholics have watched these years pass by like a speeding train, with surprise, astonishment, and no small amount of uncertainty, unsure of what lay ahead. They began … Read more
Sr Mary T Barron joins department that promotes understanding between the Catholic Church and non-Christian faiths Sister Mary T Barron An Irish nun appointed by Pope Leo as a top Vatican adviser has expressed her delight that the American pontiff is “strengthening” Pope Francis’s inclusion of women. This week, the Pope announced the appointment of … Read more
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