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We will keep you update with the latest news about the Papacy in 2024.
We will keep you update with the latest news about the Papacy in 2024.
Pope to Methodists: Reconciliation is a ‘task of the heart’
Pope Francis greets a delegation of the World Methodist Council, and encourages ecumenical efforts ahead of the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea. READ MORE:
Outgoing Australian ambassador and women leadership in the Vatican.
Heading home after serving four and a half years in the Vatican as Australia’s ambassador to the Holy See, Chiara Porro says she has seen a rise in the participation and promotion of women’s leadership in the Catholic Church under Pope Francis. READ MORE:
Catholic Sen. Marco Rubio is Trump’s nominee for top Cabinet post.
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the key post of U.S. secretary of state. “Marco is a highly respected leader and a powerful voice for freedom. He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump announced on Wednesday. READ MORE:
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio, a Catholic, is President-elect Donald Trump’s choice for the key post of U.S. secretary of state. “Marco is a highly respected leader and a powerful voice for freedom. He will be a strong advocate for our nation, a true friend to our allies, and a fearless warrior who will never back down to our adversaries,” Trump announced on Wednesday. READ MORE:
Catholics and Jews discuss Ten Commandments in Rome.
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross holds a multi-day course dedicated to the Christian and Jewish perspectives on the Ten Commandments, seeking to foster a deeper understanding of shared values.
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Pope and Assyrian Patriarch mark 30th anniversary of Common Declaration.
The Catholicos of the Assyrian Church of the East, is scheduled to be received by Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the “Common Christological Declaration”. The event also celebrates 40 years from the first visit of an Assyrian Patriarch to Rome to meet with the Pope.
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The Catholicos of the Assyrian Church of the East, is scheduled to be received by Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the “Common Christological Declaration”. The event also celebrates 40 years from the first visit of an Assyrian Patriarch to Rome to meet with the Pope.
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Pope Francis calls for unity among Christians despite differences.
Pope Francis has called for unity among Christians, urging reconciliation between Catholics, Orthodox and Protestants while reflecting on the centuries-old “Filioque” dispute that has divided Western and Eastern Christians. READ MORE:
Pope to civil authorities.
Pope Francis highlights Belgium’s place in the centre of Europe as he meets with the country's civil authorities, and denounces clerical sexual abuse as "the Church's shame." Watch Video:
Catholics, Muslims welcome Pope Francis in Indonesia
Muslim women chat as a large digital advertisement board with a welcoming message for Pope Francis is displayed on the facade of a building nearby in Jakarta, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, ahead of his visit to Indonesia from Sept. 3-6. (Credit: Dita Alangkara/AP.)
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Muslim women chat as a large digital advertisement board with a welcoming message for Pope Francis is displayed on the facade of a building nearby in Jakarta, Sunday, Sept. 1, 2024, ahead of his visit to Indonesia from Sept. 3-6. (Credit: Dita Alangkara/AP.)
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Pope Francis bids farewell to Indonesia.
Pope Francis concludes his four-day visit to Indonesia and travels to Papua New Guinea for the second-stage of his Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania. READ MORE:
The Pope of the peripheries arrives in Papua New Guinea
Pope Francis begins the second leg of his 45th Apostolic Journey with a three-day visit to Papua New Guinea in Oceania. Watch Video:
Pope Francis arrives in Belgium.
Pope Francis is in Belgium at the start of a three-day apostolic visit dense with events and encounters. A 55-minute flight from Luxembourg brought Pope Francis to Brussels’ Melsbroek Air Base on Thursday evening kicking off the second leg of his 46th Apostolic journey abroad.
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Pope in Luxembourg.
Addressing the Catholic community of Luxembourg, Pope Francis emphasises the importance of service, mission, and joy, and calls on the Church to embrace hospitality, engage in missionary outreach, and live the Gospel with joyful hearts. Watch news video:
Addressing the Catholic community of Luxembourg, Pope Francis emphasises the importance of service, mission, and joy, and calls on the Church to embrace hospitality, engage in missionary outreach, and live the Gospel with joyful hearts. Watch news video:
Pope Francis arrives in Jakarta, Indonesia.
After more than 13 hours aboard the papal flight, Pope Francis lands in Jakarta, as he sets forth upon his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, and longest thus far of his pontificate, to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore. Watch video and read more:
After more than 13 hours aboard the papal flight, Pope Francis lands in Jakarta, as he sets forth upon his 45th Apostolic Journey abroad, and longest thus far of his pontificate, to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor Leste, and Singapore. Watch video and read more:
Pope: All people should be free to choose and practice religion.
Welcoming a delegation from the Mosque of the Italian city of Bologna, Pope Francis commends the friendship between Christians and Muslims and calls for all religions to be respected, free from proselytism and impediments. READ MORE:
Welcoming a delegation from the Mosque of the Italian city of Bologna, Pope Francis commends the friendship between Christians and Muslims and calls for all religions to be respected, free from proselytism and impediments. READ MORE:
G7 Summit 2024: Pope Francis To Become 1st Catholic Church Head To Address G7 Leaders.
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Pope: Latin America Commission must foster reconciliation, fraternity.
Pope Francis invites the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to support local Churches and the Holy See in their mission to build bridges of reconciliation, inclusion, and fraternity.
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Pope Francis to Lutherans: ‘Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism’
Pope Francis this morning received a delegation from the Lutheran World Federation at the Vatican and stressed that “Jesus Christ is the heart of ecumenism.” READ MORE:
Pope to hold bilateral talks with world leaders at G7 Summit.
The Holy See Press Office has published Pope Francis’ programme for his visit on Friday, 14 June, to the southern Italian region of Puglia where he will participate in the G7 Summit and hold bilateral meetings with world leaders. READ MORE:
Interreligious Dialogue is necessary in the fight for peace.
Greeting members of the Focolare Movement, in Rome for an Interreligious Conference, Pope Francis opened with a moment of solidarity with the Movement's President, Margaret Karram, born in Israel to a Palestinian family. As he greeted her the Holy Father assured her of his prayers for her homeland, which he said is "suffering so much at this time". READ MORE:
Greeting members of the Focolare Movement, in Rome for an Interreligious Conference, Pope Francis opened with a moment of solidarity with the Movement's President, Margaret Karram, born in Israel to a Palestinian family. As he greeted her the Holy Father assured her of his prayers for her homeland, which he said is "suffering so much at this time". READ MORE:
Pope and Slovakian President discuss war in Ukraine.
Pope Francis on Saturday received in audience Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic and her entourage.
President Čaputová subsequently met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by the Reverend Msgr. Mirosław Wachowski, Under-Secretary for Relations with States. READ MORE:
Pope Francis on Saturday received in audience Zuzana Čaputová, President of the Slovak Republic and her entourage.
President Čaputová subsequently met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, accompanied by the Reverend Msgr. Mirosław Wachowski, Under-Secretary for Relations with States. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with UNICEF Chief Catherine Russell
Amid the World Children's Day events, Pope Francis and Catherine Russell, the Executive Director of UNICEF, meet and reflect together on protecting children who suffer most from conflicts and disasters worldwide. READ MORE:
Amid the World Children's Day events, Pope Francis and Catherine Russell, the Executive Director of UNICEF, meet and reflect together on protecting children who suffer most from conflicts and disasters worldwide. READ MORE:
Pope to Buddhists: 'Let’s work together for a more inclusive world'
Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhist monks from the Wat Phra Cetuphon temple (also known as the Wat Pho) of Bangkok, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand, and encourages them to continue fostering dialogue and cooperation for a better world.
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Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhist monks from the Wat Phra Cetuphon temple (also known as the Wat Pho) of Bangkok, one of the most important Buddhist temples in Thailand, and encourages them to continue fostering dialogue and cooperation for a better world.
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Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
On Friday morning Pope Francis welcomed Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Vatican. Discussions at the Secretariat of State highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of world peace and harmony. READ MORE:
On Friday morning Pope Francis welcomed Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Vatican. Discussions at the Secretariat of State highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of world peace and harmony. READ MORE:
Pope Francis to participate in G7 session on AI.
The Holy See Press Office on Friday confirmed that Pope Francis will intervene in the G7 Summit in Italy’s southern Puglia region in the session devoted to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The confirmation of the Holy Father’s participation in the Summit, which will take place from June 13 to 15 at Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, follows the announcement made by Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.
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The Holy See Press Office on Friday confirmed that Pope Francis will intervene in the G7 Summit in Italy’s southern Puglia region in the session devoted to Artificial Intelligence (AI).
The confirmation of the Holy Father’s participation in the Summit, which will take place from June 13 to 15 at Borgo Egnazia in Puglia, follows the announcement made by Italian Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni.
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Pope Francis receives Hungarian President.
Hungary’s President, Tamás Sulyok, is received in private audience in the Vatican by Pope Francis.
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Cisco CEO meets Pope Francis, signs AI ethics pledge at Vatican.
The CEO of Cisco Systems signed the Vatican’s artificial intelligence ethics pledge on Wednesday, becoming the latest technology giant to join the Church’s call for ethical and responsible use of AI.
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The CEO of Cisco Systems signed the Vatican’s artificial intelligence ethics pledge on Wednesday, becoming the latest technology giant to join the Church’s call for ethical and responsible use of AI.
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Pope Francis meets with Ghana's Vice President.
Before the Pope's Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis received the Vice President of the Republic of Ghana, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, in the “auletta,” or small study, of the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, according to a statement issued by the Holy See Press Office. READ MORE:
EU Bishops: Enlarging EU presents opportunity and challenges.
Faced with prospect of enlarging the European Union to include new members, the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE) say the possibility offers hope and opportunities, but also presents a series of challenges that must be concretely confronted. READ MORE:
Faced with prospect of enlarging the European Union to include new members, the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE) say the possibility offers hope and opportunities, but also presents a series of challenges that must be concretely confronted. READ MORE:
Pope Francis receives Prime Minister of Belize.
This morning, Saturday 20 April 2024, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Prime Minister of Belize, His Excellency Mr. John Briceño, was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis. He subsequently met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. READ MORE:
This morning, Saturday 20 April 2024, in the Vatican Apostolic Palace, the Prime Minister of Belize, His Excellency Mr. John Briceño, was received in audience by His Holiness Pope Francis. He subsequently met with His Excellency Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations. READ MORE:
Holy See: International cooperation needed to tackle crimes against humanity.
At the 78th UN General Assembly, the Holy See supports new measures to address crimes against humanity, asking that they be extended to prevent individuals from being extradited to countries where they risk torture or the death penalty. READ MORE
At the 78th UN General Assembly, the Holy See supports new measures to address crimes against humanity, asking that they be extended to prevent individuals from being extradited to countries where they risk torture or the death penalty. READ MORE
Pope embraces bereaved Palestinian and Israeli fathers.
Pope Francis shares an embrace with an Israeli and a Palestinian, each of whom lost a daughter, saying the two men "look beyond the enmity of war" and are now friends. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with President Vella of Malta.
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Maltese President George Vella, who gifts the Pope six computers for the Mother of Mercy Clinic that serves the poor in St. Peter’s Square.
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Pope Francis holds a private audience with Maltese President George Vella, who gifts the Pope six computers for the Mother of Mercy Clinic that serves the poor in St. Peter’s Square.
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European bishops call for inclusion of Christian principles in Europe.
European bishops this week called on the institutions of the European Union to embrace greater state-church dialogue and on parliamentary candidates to include Christian principles in their political programs ahead of the bloc’s elections in June. READ MORE:
European bishops this week called on the institutions of the European Union to embrace greater state-church dialogue and on parliamentary candidates to include Christian principles in their political programs ahead of the bloc’s elections in June. READ MORE:
President of Malta: Pope Francis speaks to the whole world.
In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate change, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St. Peter’s. READ MORE:
In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate change, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St. Peter’s. READ MORE:
EU Bishops: Vote for European project, Christian values.
As Europeans gear up to vote for EU Parliament elections in June 2024, the Bishops of the European Union call on citizens to vote for candidates that uphold Christian values and the European project.
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Pope Francis meets with President of Seychelles.
Pope Francis recieves Wavel Ramkalawan, the President of Seychelles, at the Vatican on Saturday. Ramkalawan later met with Cardinal Pietro Paroin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher.
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Coptic Church suspends dialogue with Catholics after Fiducia Supplicans.
Following their annual Holy Synod, the Coptic Orthodox Church says they will also “reevaluate the results achieved by the dialogue with the Catholic Church from its beginning twenty years ago.” WATCH VIDEO:
First private meeting between Pope Francis & German Chancellor Scholz.
The Vatican reported that the two discussed the importance of the Christian faith in Germany, as well as migration and global peace. WATCH VIDEO:
First private meeting between Pope Francis & German Chancellor Scholz.
The Vatican reported that the two discussed the importance of the Christian faith in Germany, as well as migration and global peace. WATCH VIDEO:
Argentine President Milei: Abortion is aggravated homicide.
The president of Argentina, Javier Milei, says abortion “is murder aggravated by the bond” between mother and child and condemned the so-called “voluntary interruption of pregnancy,” a euphemism for killing the child in the womb. READ MORE:
Abdelsalam: Religions must work together for brighter future.
Speaking at a joint Vatican-UN conference in Rome, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders warns that the war in Gaza has severely undermined faith in the international community.
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Pope meets with President Milatović of Montenegro.
The President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, met Thursday with Pope Francis in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
During their encounter, the Pope and the President performed the customary exchange of gifts and paused for a group photo along with President Milatović’s entourage. READ MORE:
The President of Montenegro, Jakov Milatović, met Thursday with Pope Francis in the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
During their encounter, the Pope and the President performed the customary exchange of gifts and paused for a group photo along with President Milatović’s entourage. READ MORE:
Pope: No-work Sundays good, not just for faithful.
CAMPOBASSO, Italy (AP) — Pope Francis has lamented the abandoning of the traditionally Christian practice of not working on Sundays, saying it has a negative impact on families and friendships. READ MORE:
CAMPOBASSO, Italy (AP) — Pope Francis has lamented the abandoning of the traditionally Christian practice of not working on Sundays, saying it has a negative impact on families and friendships. READ MORE:
Growing Together signals move to Anglican and Catholic unity.
In a historic move towards unity, Anglican and Catholic bishops from across the globe gathered for the ‘Growing Together’ summit, a testament to their commitment to bridge centuries-old divides. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with President of Guinea Bissau.
Pope Francis holds an audience with President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau, discussing the contribution of the Catholic Church to the common good of the country, especially in education and healthcare. READ MORE:
Pope Francis holds an audience with President Umaro Sissoco Embaló of Guinea Bissau, discussing the contribution of the Catholic Church to the common good of the country, especially in education and healthcare. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with President of Central African Republic.
Pope Francis grants an audience to the President of the Central African Republic, Mr Faustin Archange Touadéra. During the talks, held at the Secretariat of State, discussion focused on the good relations between the Holy See and the Central African Republic, as well as the important role played by the Catholic Church in the country. READ MORE:
Pope Francis grants an audience to the President of the Central African Republic, Mr Faustin Archange Touadéra. During the talks, held at the Secretariat of State, discussion focused on the good relations between the Holy See and the Central African Republic, as well as the important role played by the Catholic Church in the country. READ MORE:
Pope Francis: Blessings don’t require ‘moral perfection’
Pope Francis on Friday clarified the Vatican’s position on same-sex blessings, affirming the recent declaration Fiducia Supplicans and emphasizing that “moral perfection” isn’t a requirement for receiving a blessing. READ MORE:
Building relations between the Church and Jewish communities.
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Viktor Eichner of the World Jewish Congress highlights relations between the Catholic Church and Jewish communities around the world, and thanks Pope Francis for his commitment to preserving our memory of the Holocaust. READ MORE:
Ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Viktor Eichner of the World Jewish Congress highlights relations between the Catholic Church and Jewish communities around the world, and thanks Pope Francis for his commitment to preserving our memory of the Holocaust. READ MORE:
UN Human Rights Commissioner: A call for dignity and peace.
Following an audience with Pope Francis, the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stresses the importance of respecting international law and human rights, expressing concerns about the impact of technology on conflicts, calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East, and condemning the death penalty while advocating for a world based on human rights and dignity.
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Following an audience with Pope Francis, the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Türk, stresses the importance of respecting international law and human rights, expressing concerns about the impact of technology on conflicts, calling for a ceasefire in the Middle East, and condemning the death penalty while advocating for a world based on human rights and dignity.
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IOM Director General: Pope Francis offers eloquent voice on migration.
Following an audience with Pope Francis, Amy Pope, the Director General of the UN International Organization for Migration, praises the Holy Father’s passionate advocacy regarding migration and laments how migrants are often vilified in election years. READ MORE:
Following an audience with Pope Francis, Amy Pope, the Director General of the UN International Organization for Migration, praises the Holy Father’s passionate advocacy regarding migration and laments how migrants are often vilified in election years. READ MORE:
Pope to Catholic-Oriental Orthodox commission:
Pope Francis highlights the dialogue of charity, truth, and life in his address to the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches. READ MORE: Watch Video:
Pope appoints new bishop in China, bringing a 70-year vacancy to an end
The Holy See Press Office announced on Thursday morning that Wang was appointed by Pope Francis as the bishop of Zhengzhou on Dec. 16, 2023. The report noted that the decision took place “in the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.” READ MORE: READ MORE:
The Holy See Press Office announced on Thursday morning that Wang was appointed by Pope Francis as the bishop of Zhengzhou on Dec. 16, 2023. The report noted that the decision took place “in the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.” READ MORE: READ MORE:
Finland: a laboratory of ecumenism and Christian unity.
Pope Francis received an ecumenical delegation from Finland on Friday, Jan. 19, on the second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and to mark the feast of St. Henry of Uppsala.
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"Growing Together" ecumenical events open
with Anglican and Catholic Bishops.
Catholic and Anglican Bishops are undertaking a week of dialogue, prayer, and pilgrimages to Rome and Canterbury, involving 50 bishops from 27 countries to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. READ MORE:
with Anglican and Catholic Bishops.
Catholic and Anglican Bishops are undertaking a week of dialogue, prayer, and pilgrimages to Rome and Canterbury, involving 50 bishops from 27 countries to mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with President of Timor-Leste.
Pope Francis receives José Manuel Ramos-Horta, the president of Timor-Leste , in an audience on Monday at the Apostolic Palace. According to a statement from the Holy See Press Office, the meeting with the Secretariat of State emphasized “the good existing relations between the Holy See and East Timor, along with the contribution the Catholic Church offers daily to the country.”
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Pope Francis receives José Manuel Ramos-Horta, the president of Timor-Leste , in an audience on Monday at the Apostolic Palace. According to a statement from the Holy See Press Office, the meeting with the Secretariat of State emphasized “the good existing relations between the Holy See and East Timor, along with the contribution the Catholic Church offers daily to the country.”
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Pope Francis meets with President of Colombia.
Pope Francis holds an audience with President Gustavo Petro of the Republic of Colombia, discussing how to best promote social justice, dialogue, and reconciliation. READ MORE:
Pope Francis meets with President of Kazakhstan.
Pope Francis holds an audience with President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev of Kazakhstan, discussing the importance of "the urgent commitment to promote peace and stability in the world."
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Pope announces Year of Prayer leading up to Jubilee.
At the Angelus, Pope Francis announces a “Year of Prayer” ahead of the upcoming Jubilee, and invites the faithful to pray for Christian unity and for peace throughout the world. The Holy Father also calls for the release of a group of people, including several nuns, who were kidnapped last week in Haiti. READ MORE:
Archbishop Gallagher discusses Pope's meeting with Vietnamese delegation
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, comments on Pope Francis' audience with a delegation of Vietnamese political representatives, and says the Pope would like to visit the Asian nation. READ MORE:
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States, comments on Pope Francis' audience with a delegation of Vietnamese political representatives, and says the Pope would like to visit the Asian nation. READ MORE:
Pope to Davos Economic Forum: Development needs a moral compass.
In a message to the 2024 World Economic Forum in Davos, Pope Francis urges business and world leaders to ensure that economic development benefits everyone and remains tied to solidarity.
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African bishops: ‘No blessing for homosexual couples in African Churches’
In response to new Vatican guidelines permitting nonliturgical pastoral blessings of homosexual couples, the bishops of Africa issued a united statement in which they said there will be “no blessing for homosexual couples in the African churches.” READ MORE:
In response to new Vatican guidelines permitting nonliturgical pastoral blessings of homosexual couples, the bishops of Africa issued a united statement in which they said there will be “no blessing for homosexual couples in the African churches.” READ MORE:
An overview of the Holy See’s diplomatic relations.
184 states currently have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See, of which 89 have missions in Rome. In 2023, new ties were established with Oman, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam.
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Vatican responds to widespread backlash on same-sex blessing directive.
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings. READ MORE:
The Vatican’s doctrine office issued a response on Thursday to “clarify the reception of Fiducia Supplicans” amid widespread international backlash to the Vatican’s recent declaration on same-sex blessings. READ MORE: