VATICAN NEWS UPDATES:
Like to know more, then contact us through this web site:
Like to know more, then contact us through this web site:
The Vatican has a very powerful voice world wide as it is a religious and political country.
______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Nancy Pelosi attends Mass in the Vatican
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, may have received communion at papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, though not from the Pope, but rather a priest serving at the Mass. The priest distributing communion may not have known who she was, seeing as there were many priests of several nationalities serving at the Mass.
WATCH THE VIDEO:
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, may have received communion at papal Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, though not from the Pope, but rather a priest serving at the Mass. The priest distributing communion may not have known who she was, seeing as there were many priests of several nationalities serving at the Mass.
WATCH THE VIDEO:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
World's richest man, Elon Musk, and other tech entrepreneurs visit Pope Francis
The billionaire tech mogul, Elon Musk, expressed his joy on Twitter after meeting with Pope Francis at Casa Santa Marta. Musk and four of his seven children met the Pope in a private audience. The two have much in common above all, an interest in ecology. READ MORE:
The billionaire tech mogul, Elon Musk, expressed his joy on Twitter after meeting with Pope Francis at Casa Santa Marta. Musk and four of his seven children met the Pope in a private audience. The two have much in common above all, an interest in ecology. READ MORE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Orthodox delegation to visit Rome for feast of Sts. Peter & Paul.
Following a long-standing tradition, a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is in Rome this week to help build unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. READ MORE:
Following a long-standing tradition, a delegation of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople is in Rome this week to help build unity between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches. READ MORE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
World Meeting of Families 2022: Full text of Pope Francis' address at the Festival of Families.
Dear families, I am happy to be here with you, following the disturbing events that you have all recently experienced: first the pandemic and now the war in Europe, to say nothing of the other wars afflicting our human family. READ MORE:
Dear families, I am happy to be here with you, following the disturbing events that you have all recently experienced: first the pandemic and now the war in Europe, to say nothing of the other wars afflicting our human family. READ MORE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Holy See to WTO: World needs multilateral dialogue and solidarity.
Addressing the 12th Session of the Ministerial Conference (M12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Vatican Permanent Observer to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva calls for a renewed cooperation and solidarity to overcome the global crises the world faces today. READ MORE:
The WTO wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Addressing the 12th Session of the Ministerial Conference (M12) of the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Vatican Permanent Observer to the UN Office and Other International Organizations in Geneva calls for a renewed cooperation and solidarity to overcome the global crises the world faces today. READ MORE:
The WTO wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope to Buddhists: Let’s work together to cultivate compassion and hospitality.
Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of the Buddhist tradition. READ MORE:
The Buddhist world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis receives a delegation of Buddhists from Thailand and reiterates Pope St. Paul VI’s feelings of profound regard for the spiritual, moral and socio-cultural treasures of the Buddhist tradition. READ MORE:
The Buddhist world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Shiite - Vatican Relationship—Pope Francis strives to strengthen this bond.
In a private audience, Pope Francis met with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, president of the Islamic seminaries of Iran. He is based in Qom, a city that is considered the center of Shiite Islam in the country and he is the head some of the most influential institutions in the region. READ MORE:
The Muslim world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
In a private audience, Pope Francis met with Ayatollah Alireza Arafi, president of the Islamic seminaries of Iran. He is based in Qom, a city that is considered the center of Shiite Islam in the country and he is the head some of the most influential institutions in the region. READ MORE:
The Muslim world wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis met with the United Nations' Under-Secretary-General of Disarmament Affairs.
Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan is responsible for heading the UN body that promotes non-proliferation of arms, including weapons of mass destruction. The Pope remained in a wheelchair for their meeting, but was in high spirits. Thank you very much for your visit today, for coming to see me. READ MORE:
Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan is responsible for heading the UN body that promotes non-proliferation of arms, including weapons of mass destruction. The Pope remained in a wheelchair for their meeting, but was in high spirits. Thank you very much for your visit today, for coming to see me. READ MORE:
Izumi Nakamitsu of Japan wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope and Von der Leyen meet to discuss war in Ukraine.
Pope Francis meets with the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss their commitment to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. READ MORE:
Von Der Leyen wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis meets with the President of the European Commission, Ms. Ursula von der Leyen, to discuss their commitment to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. READ MORE:
Von Der Leyen wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis receives the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic at the Vatican.
Peter Fiola, who was elected Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in November 2021, was received and addressed at the Vatican on Thursday, June 9th. The Czech Prime Minister later met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Archbishop Richard Gallagher. READ MORE:
Czech Republic wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Peter Fiola, who was elected Prime Minister of the Czech Republic in November 2021, was received and addressed at the Vatican on Thursday, June 9th. The Czech Prime Minister later met with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin and Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs Archbishop Richard Gallagher. READ MORE:
Czech Republic wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis meets with the Prime Minister of Bulgaria.
On Monday morning Pope Francis met with the Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria in a private audience at the Vatican. On the eve of the national day celebrating Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, Bulgarian education and culture, and Slavic literature, Pope Francis welcomed a delegation from Bulgaria led by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on Monday morning. READ MORE:
Bulgaria wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
On Monday morning Pope Francis met with the Prime Minister Kiril Petkov of Bulgaria in a private audience at the Vatican. On the eve of the national day celebrating Saints Cyril and Methodius, the Bulgarian alphabet, Bulgarian education and culture, and Slavic literature, Pope Francis welcomed a delegation from Bulgaria led by Prime Minister Kiril Petkov on Monday morning. READ MORE:
Bulgaria wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope meets with head of government of North Macedonia.
Among the first private audiences this Monday morning, Pope Francis met with the President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovachevski. The half-hour morning meeting between Pope Francis and Dimitar Kovachevski, President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, included fifteen minutes of private talks, according to the Holy See Press Office. READ MORE:
North Macedonia wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Among the first private audiences this Monday morning, Pope Francis met with the President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, Dimitar Kovachevski. The half-hour morning meeting between Pope Francis and Dimitar Kovachevski, President of the Government of the Republic of North Macedonia, included fifteen minutes of private talks, according to the Holy See Press Office. READ MORE:
North Macedonia wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope: Christian Churches must unite against barbarism of war.
Meeting participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Pope Francis refers to wars in Ukraine and other parts of the world, saying they challenge the conscience of every Christian and every Church. READ MORE:
For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them,
as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 1 Thes 5:3
Meeting participants in the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity, Pope Francis refers to wars in Ukraine and other parts of the world, saying they challenge the conscience of every Christian and every Church. READ MORE:
For when they say, “Peace and safety!” then sudden destruction comes upon them,
as labor pains upon a pregnant woman. And they shall not escape. 1 Thes 5:3
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cardinal Parolin: ‘We are waiting for a signal from Moscow to dialogue'
On the sidelines of a book presentation, the Cardinal Secretary of State reaffirmed the Pope's willingness to meet personally with President Putin to reach a solution to the conflict in Ukraine. READ MORE:
On the sidelines of a book presentation, the Cardinal Secretary of State reaffirmed the Pope's willingness to meet personally with President Putin to reach a solution to the conflict in Ukraine. READ MORE:
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis: 'Use and possession of nuclear weapons inconceivable'.
In a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister on Wednesday morning before the General Audience, Pope Francis reiterated his position of total opposition to the use and possession of nuclear armaments. READ MORE:
Japanese Prime Minister wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
In a meeting with the Japanese Prime Minister on Wednesday morning before the General Audience, Pope Francis reiterated his position of total opposition to the use and possession of nuclear armaments. READ MORE:
Japanese Prime Minister wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope thanks Orban for taking Ukrainians, Orban invites pope to Hungary.
Pope Francis met Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary. Orban spoke to the pope privately for about 40 minutes in the pontiff's library in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. READ MORE.
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis met Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Thursday, expressing appreciation for Budapest taking in Ukrainian refugees, and Orban invited the pope to make a state visit to Hungary. Orban spoke to the pope privately for about 40 minutes in the pontiff's library in the Vatican's Apostolic Palace. READ MORE.
Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis: 'I am ready to meet Putin in Moscow'.
Pope Francis grants an interview to Luciano Fontana, editor of the Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, focused on the war in Ukraine, saying “I feel that before going to Kyiv I must go to Moscow.” READ MORE:
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled… Matthew 24:6-7
Pope Francis grants an interview to Luciano Fontana, editor of the Italian daily newspaper Corriere della Sera, focused on the war in Ukraine, saying “I feel that before going to Kyiv I must go to Moscow.” READ MORE:
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled… Matthew 24:6-7
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis: Rigid People Are Sick.
A person who is rigid in many cases conceals a "double life", lacks the freedom of God's children and needs the Lord's help, Pope says in morning homily. Pope Francis again returned to the theme of rigidity today, saying those who unbendingly follow the law of God are "sick" and in need of the Lord’s help. READ MORE:
Jesus said.... If you love me keep My commandments. John 14:15
A person who is rigid in many cases conceals a "double life", lacks the freedom of God's children and needs the Lord's help, Pope says in morning homily. Pope Francis again returned to the theme of rigidity today, saying those who unbendingly follow the law of God are "sick" and in need of the Lord’s help. READ MORE:
Jesus said.... If you love me keep My commandments. John 14:15
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis: A true educator accompanies, listens and dialogues.
Before the General Audience on Wednesday, the Pope met with a delegation from the "Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project," reiterating the importance of a dynamic education. READ MORE:
Global Researchers wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Before the General Audience on Wednesday, the Pope met with a delegation from the "Global Researchers Advancing Catholic Education Project," reiterating the importance of a dynamic education. READ MORE:
Global Researchers wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
___________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Canadian Bishops: 'Pope's July visit a step toward healing, reconciliation'
The Bishops of Canada welcome the release of the schedule for Pope Francis’ 24-29 July Apostolic Visit, and express their hopes his visit will offer another step in the journey of healing, reconciliation, and hope. READ MORE:
The Bishops of Canada welcome the release of the schedule for Pope Francis’ 24-29 July Apostolic Visit, and express their hopes his visit will offer another step in the journey of healing, reconciliation, and hope. READ MORE:
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope in Malta: Amid winds of war, a call for shared future of peace.
At the start of his Apostolic Journey to Malta on Saturday, Pope Francis holds his first public event in the island nation with the country’s authorities and the diplomatic corps, calling for nations to reject the "icy winds of war" and embrace a future of peace. READ MORE:
At the start of his Apostolic Journey to Malta on Saturday, Pope Francis holds his first public event in the island nation with the country’s authorities and the diplomatic corps, calling for nations to reject the "icy winds of war" and embrace a future of peace. READ MORE:
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope receives Polish president, discusses Ukraine's refugee situation.
Pope Francis, on Friday morning, received in audience President Andrzej Duda of Poland, who later met Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. READ MORE:
President of Poland wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis, on Friday morning, received in audience President Andrzej Duda of Poland, who later met Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, and the Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher. READ MORE:
President of Poland wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
‘Could you fairly judge a Catholic?’: Sen. Graham presses Ketanji Brown Jackson on Christian faith.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday pressed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the importance of her Christian faith, asking at one point, “Could you fairly judge a Catholic?” READ MORE:
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday pressed Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson on the importance of her Christian faith, asking at one point, “Could you fairly judge a Catholic?” READ MORE:
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
In new phone call, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy tells Pope Francis he would welcome Vatican mediation.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he had spoken to Pope Francis on the phone, telling the pope that he would welcome Vatican mediation to end the suffering in his country. READ MORE:
President of Ukraine wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Tuesday that he had spoken to Pope Francis on the phone, telling the pope that he would welcome Vatican mediation to end the suffering in his country. READ MORE:
President of Ukraine wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis meets with Lebanese President Aoun.
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Michel Aoun, the President of Lebanon, discussing the Middle Eastern nation’s serious socio-economic problems and political reforms. READ MORE:
President of Lebanese wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Michel Aoun, the President of Lebanon, discussing the Middle Eastern nation’s serious socio-economic problems and political reforms. READ MORE:
President of Lebanese wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vatican offers to mediate between Russia and Ukraine.
The Vatican Secretary of State said that it is not too late for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and that the Holy See is willing to mediate between the two warring parties. READ MORE:
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled… Matthew 24:6-7
The Vatican Secretary of State said that it is not too late for peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, and that the Holy See is willing to mediate between the two warring parties. READ MORE:
And you will hear of wars and rumors of wars. See that you are not troubled… Matthew 24:6-7
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis meets with President of Zambia.
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema was received by Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday morning. Following the audience with the Holy Father, President Hichilema met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Monsignor Mirosław Wachowski, the Undersecretary for Relations with States. READ MORE:
President of Zambia leaders wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Zambian president Hakainde Hichilema was received by Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday morning. Following the audience with the Holy Father, President Hichilema met with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Monsignor Mirosław Wachowski, the Undersecretary for Relations with States. READ MORE:
President of Zambia leaders wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
UK Jews thank Pope Francis for his friendship and support.
Present at the General Audience in the Vatican on Wednesday were Marie van der Zyl and Michael Wegier, respectively President and Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. READ MORE:
UK Jews leaders wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Present at the General Audience in the Vatican on Wednesday were Marie van der Zyl and Michael Wegier, respectively President and Chief Executive of the Board of Deputies of British Jews. READ MORE:
UK Jews leaders wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope Francis dubs 2025 a ‘Holy Year of Hope’
ROME – Pope Francis announced in a letter Friday that hope will be the central theme for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment. READ MORE: Read More
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
ROME – Pope Francis announced in a letter Friday that hope will be the central theme for the upcoming 2025 Jubilee Year, voicing his desire for the year to foster a greater sense of global brotherhood and solidarity with the poor, as well as care for the environment. READ MORE: Read More
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope receives Slovenian President Borut Pahor in audience.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office said the discussions were cordial and that they took place in the Secretariat of State in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the recognition of Slovenia by the Holy See and the establishment of diplomatic relations. READ MORE:
Slovenian wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
A statement from the Holy See Press Office said the discussions were cordial and that they took place in the Secretariat of State in the context of the thirtieth anniversary of the recognition of Slovenia by the Holy See and the establishment of diplomatic relations. READ MORE:
Slovenian wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Vatican asks bishops to invite local Protestant and Orthodox leaders to participate in synodal path.
The Vatican has issued a letter asking Catholic bishops to invite local Orthodox and Protestant leaders to participate in the diocesan stage of the two-year process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. READ MORE:
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
The Vatican has issued a letter asking Catholic bishops to invite local Orthodox and Protestant leaders to participate in the diocesan stage of the two-year process leading to the 2023 Synod on Synodality. READ MORE:
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope receives Chairman of Bosnia and Herzegovina Presidency.
Pope Francis received this Monday morning Željko Komšić, the current Chairman of the Collegial Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, who met afterwards with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States.
READ MORE:
Bosnia wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
Pope Francis received this Monday morning Željko Komšić, the current Chairman of the Collegial Presidency of Bosnia-Herzegovina, who met afterwards with Archbishop Paul R. Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States.
READ MORE:
Bosnia wondered after the beast.” Revelation 13:3.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Pope: May we all join in Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
During the Angelus Pope Francis recalls this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18 to 25 January and invites everyone to offer up their struggles and suffering in favor of Christian unity. READ MORE:
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
During the Angelus Pope Francis recalls this year's Week of Prayer for Christian Unity from 18 to 25 January and invites everyone to offer up their struggles and suffering in favor of Christian unity. READ MORE:
They will not adhere to one another. Daniel 2:43.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________