Modern martyrs are seeds of Christian witness in the church, pope says June 17, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Condemning the killing of Christians in Congo, Pope Francis said the sacrifices of modern martyrs are seeds that grow into examples of Christian witness for the church.
Pope holds private talks with Biden, other world leaders at G7 summit June 17, 2024By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis met individually with several world leaders during the Group of Seven summit in southern Italy, including with U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Angels or aliens? Some researchers say Vatican archives hold UFO secrets June 15, 2024By Robert Duncan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News A group of scientists and researchers are seeking access to the Vatican Apostolic Archives to uncover information about UFOs and the paranormal, believing there may be traces amid the 50 miles of shelves holding everything from handwritten papal notes to presidential missives.
World needs urgent political action to guide AI, pope tells G7 June 14, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Political leaders have a responsibility to create the conditions necessary for artificial intelligence to be at the service of humanity and to help mitigate its risks, Pope Francis told world leaders.
Pope swaps jokes with comedy stars at Vatican June 14, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News As they waited for Pope Francis to arrive at the Clementine Hall in the Vatican Apostolic Palace for an early morning audience, late night comedy stars looked at each other and thought, “something’s wrong.”
Christians explore possibilities for, problems with papal ministry June 14, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Anglican, Orthodox and Oriental Orthodox believers agree with Catholics that “the unity in truth of the Christian community demands visible expression,” an Anglican archbishop said, but agreeing that the pope should fill that role is another question.
Pope to meet Biden, other leaders at G7 in Puglia June 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis is scheduled to sit down with U.S. President Joe Biden and eight other heads of state in a series of private bilateral meetings during the Group of Seven (G7) summit being held in southern Italy June 13-15, according to a scheduled published by the Vatican Secretariat of State.
Ecumenism and papal primacy: Vatican releases status report on dialogues June 13, 2024By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The reason why the 2024 edition of the Vatican yearbook has re-inserted “Patriarch of the West” as one of the historical titles of the pope appears to be a response to concerns expressed by Orthodox leaders and theologians.
Christians are called to be friends of the poor, pope says in message June 13, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News The poor bear the image of Jesus, and Christians must offer them support and expressions of Christian charity, Pope Francis said.
Spirit and Scripture combined cast light on life’s problems, pope says June 12, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bible, News, Vatican, World News Christians should read Scripture often, every day if possible, and look to the Spirit if reading the Gospel ever feels dry, Pope Francis said.
Pope encourages priests to reach out to those who are ‘invisible’ June 12, 2024By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News Pope Francis encouraged priests to seek out those who are “invisible” in society and he warned against “ideologies” in the church.
Music teaches harmony with others, self and church, pope says June 11, 2024By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, Vatican, World News The Catholic Church should function like a choir where every member contributes his or her unique part to create a harmonious whole, Pope Francis said.
