Tag: Vatican
Vatican calls for global prayer ‘marathon’ for end to pandemic
Initiative will involve all the shrines of the world to encourage the faithful, families, and communities to recite the rosary, says pontifical council
In Earth Day message, pope warns that planet is ‘at the...
Pope Francis urges political leaders to act with courage and justice
1 in every 3 countries suffers grave violations of religious freedom,...
Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations
Christians and Muslims ‘called to be bearers of hope’
Hope arises from our belief that all our problems and trials have a meaning, reads Vatican statement
Pope Francis says Church is ‘a great school of prayer’
The importance of prayer is the reason why communities and groups dedicated to prayer flourish in the Church, pope says
Watch: Pope describes type of priest world will need after pandemic
Pope Francis tells priests and seminarians that they will need to look outwardly with tenderness just as God the Father looks at problems afflicting society
Swiss theologian Hans Küng dies at 93
He championed reform of the Catholic Church since its 1962-1965 Second Vatican Council, where he was a young adviser
Vatican taking right steps toward ‘reconciliation’ with Church in China, says...
The Vatican is doing everything ‘to assure a normal life for the Church in China,’ which he says is suffering from persecution
To the city and the world: Pope Francis’ Urbi Et Orbi...
The crucified and risen Lord is comfort for those who have lost their jobs or experience serious economic difficulties and lack adequate social protection, pope says in Easter message
Be humble, pope tells priests as he begins services leading to...
Pope says Chrism Mass in a secondary part of St. Peter's Basilica for about 200 people instead of the nearly 10,000 in the past