Tag: Vatican
Pope Francis underscores role of volunteerism in societal growth
Pope Francis measured a nation's true progress not by economic wealth or military power but “by its ability to provide" social services
Pope Francis: ‘We cannot be indifferent’ to people caught in drug...
“Behind every addiction, there are concrete experiences, stories of loneliness, inequality, exclusion, lack of integration”
World Youth Day 2023: Lisbon patriarch greets attendees at opening Mass
Young people from around the world have gathered in the storied European capital for five days of worship, activities, and fellowship
True faith stands strong despite clerical child abuse
The real faith of laypeople and true Christians will not be shaken no matter what scandal of child abuse by corrupt clergy is revealed
Pope Francis is recovering in same hospital room where John Paul...
Pope’s hospital room is situated on the 10th floor of the sprawling polyclinic in a wing reserved for papal medical emergencies
Pope Francis meets with young cancer patients: ‘Jesus is always close...
Children being treated at the Wrocław Oncology Clinic and their families prayed a Hail Mary together with the pope
Vatican publishes pastoral reflection on engagement with social media
The document is “not a practical, functional guideline” but “a theological and pastoral reflection” on Christians' social media engagements
On Pentecost, Pope Francis says Holy Spirit can bring harmony to...
Pope Francis urged Catholics to invoke the Holy Spirit daily upon the whole world to bring unity and peace
Pope Francis on care for creation: ‘God wants justice to reign’
Francis used the imagery of water throughout his message, including the idea of thinking about how to contribute “to the mighty river of justice and peace
Rome prepares for 35 million pilgrims during 2025 Jubilee Year
The Vatican and the city of Rome are expecting an estimated 35 million people to flock to the Eternal City for the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope