As controversy and deep division continued in an Indian archdiocese over the direction the priest faces during the celebration of the liturgy, the Vatican confirmed that Pope Francis named Slovak Archbishop Cyril Vasil of Košice as his pontifical delegate to help resolve the dispute.
Peregrinos de la JMJ demostraron al mundo que la fe puede conducir a la paz, dice el Papa
En un mundo que sufre “enfermedades del alma”, como el orgullo, el odio y la violencia, los jóvenes que viajaron a Portugal para la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud demostraron que es posible otra forma de vivir e interactuar, dijo el Papa Francisco.
WYD pilgrims showed the world faith can lead to peace, pope says
In a world suffering from “diseases of the soul,” like pride, hatred and violence, the young people who traveled to Portugal for World Youth Day showed that another way of living and interacting is possible, Pope Francis said.
Pope shares summer reflection with Rome priests
Assuring Rome priests of his gratitude and prayers, Pope Francis asked them to use part of their summer rest to reflect on ways to strengthen the unity of the church and promote greater collaboration with laypeople.
Aid to Ukrainians tops charity funded by Peter’s Pence in 2022
Donations to the annual Peter’s Pence collection, which supports the work of the Roman Curia and funds the charitable activity of the pope, were down in 2022, but the amount of money the fund distributed increased significantly thanks to the proceeds of property sales, the Vatican said.
Vatican provides Bible readings for Mass to pray for continence
he Latin version of the Roman Missal, the book of prayers used for Mass, includes a special set of prayers for a Mass with the intention of praying for “continence” or self-restraint, specifically as it regards sexuality.
Pope declares ‘venerable’ Baltimore’s Mother Lange, Fátima visionary
Recognizing they lived the Christian virtues in a heroic way, Pope Francis has declared venerable Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, founder of the first Catholic order of African American nuns, and Sister Lúcia dos Santos, who, with her cousins, reported seeing Mary when she was a child in Fátima, Portugal.
Synod document asks how to increase unity, participation, mission outreach
In a church that “bears the signs of serious crises of mistrust and lack of credibility,” members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be asked to find ways to build community, encourage the contribution of every baptized person and strengthen the church’s primary mission of sharing the Gospel, said the working document for the October gathering.
Pope meets Cuban president at Vatican
Pope Francis had a 40-minute private meeting at the Vatican with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel.
Adore Jesus’ real presence in the Eucharist, pope tells U.S. Catholics
Catholics need to recover a sense of awe and adoration before the Eucharist, knowing that it is “the real and loving presence of the Lord,” Pope Francis told members of the committees organizing the National Eucharistic Revival and the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States.
El Papa reza el Ángelus y agradece las oraciones por su recuperación
Con voz ligeramente temblorosa, antes de dirigir el rezo del Ángelus, el Papa Francisco agradeció a todos los que rezaron por él y lo atendieron cuando estuvo en el hospital.
Pope leads Angelus, thanks people for prayers for his recovery
With a slightly quivering voice, before leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital.