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Cardinal Parolin: Avoid escalation in Middle East conflicts
Posted on 04/20/2024 04:20 AM ()
On the sidelines of an Agidae conference at the Pontifical Urban University, Cardinal Pietro Parolin comments on the recent news from the Middle East region, saying everyone is working to ensure the conflict does not escalate.
Pope remembers Pius VII, a man of communion in difficult times
Posted on 04/20/2024 03:55 AM ()
Pope Francis invites Italian pilgrims from the Dioceses of Cesena-Sarsina, Savona, Imola and Tivoli Pope Francis to heed the legacy of the Servant of God Pope Pius VII, a courageous witness of the Gospel in times of struggles and divisions.
Pope to future priests: Become shepherds with Christ's loving heart
Posted on 04/20/2024 03:02 AM ()
With Christ's loving heart, open arms and with a smile, be shepherds to your people, suggests Pope Francis when addressing seminarians of Seville, Spain, on the eve of Good Shepherd Sunday.
Pope calls historians to be experts in and servants of humanity
Posted on 04/20/2024 01:55 AM ()
Pope Francis receives members of the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences on the 70th anniversary of the Committee’s foundation.
Vatican Museums' Graphic Arts on display in Minneapolis in the sign of encounter
Posted on 04/20/2024 00:30 AM ()
The Thrivent Art Gallery in Minneapolis, Minnesota, inaugurates the exhibition "Art That Unites: A Dialogue between the Centuries from the Vatican Museums and Thrivent Art Collection." The exhibition, in collaboration with the Vatican Museums, presents some of the most significant contemporary graphic masterpieces from the pontifical collections, exhibited for the first time in the United States.
Sri Lanka: In pursuit of justice 5 years from Easter Sunday attacks
Posted on 04/19/2024 23:00 PM ()
On the eve of the fifth anniversary of the Sri Lanka Easter Sunday bombings, efforts to seek closure and accountability for those responsible for the massacre continue to face many challenges. Fr Rohan Silva, director of Colombo’s Centre for Society and Religion speaks about his tireless quest for justice.
A conversation with the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy
Posted on 04/19/2024 08:00 AM ()
In view of the World Day of Prayer for Vocations (21 April) we asked Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, some questions.
Cardinal Dolan marks anniversary of ‘Pontifical Mission for Palestine’
Posted on 04/19/2024 08:00 AM ()
Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, was in Jerusalem from 12-18 April, in his capacity as President of the Catholic Near East Welfare Association. During his visit, he participated in formal meetings and in encounters with local Christian communities.
Committed to life: Nearly 30 years of service in Poland for Ursuline Sisters
Posted on 04/19/2024 07:23 AM ()
February 2025 will mark 30 years since the Institute of the Ursuline Sisters of the Immaculate Virgin Mary of Gandino arrived in Poland.
Indian Lok Sabha elections kick off amid growing polarization
Posted on 04/19/2024 06:03 AM ()
India starts voting in the largest election globally, with nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi running for a consecutive third term against the INDIA coalition led by the Indian National Congress.