Pope tells Putin: Stop the war October 3, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News With “rivers of blood and tears” still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis begged Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Stop this spiral of violence and death.”
Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players October 2, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise.
At trial, Vatican auditor says he was shocked by misuse of funds September 30, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican auditor general said he was surprised by the lack of ethical standards demonstrated by officials considering investment opportunities, including a failed London property development deal.
Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors September 30, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members.
Helping each student shine is a spiritual work of mercy, pope says September 30, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Education is a spiritual work of mercy not because it imparts information, but because it helps another find meaning and learn to shine, Pope Francis told members of a Catholic group from Argentina.
Food cannot be used as ‘bargaining chip,’ pope says September 29, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and waste, Pope Francis said.
Vatican announces theme for World Communications Day September 29, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis’ theme for the next World Communications Day is a call for a peaceful dialogue that allows for uncomfortable truths to be spoken of without resorting to contentious and hostile debate, the Vatican announced.
Invasion of Ukraine was barbaric, but war is complicated, pope tells Jesuits September 29, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Pope Francis said that while he has defined Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as “unacceptable, repugnant, senseless aggression, barbaric (and) sacrilegious,” he also said that too many people have taken a simplistic view of the war.
Jesus is the best, most faithful friend a person can have, pope says September 28, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Continuing his series of talks about discernment, the pope said it is an important process for trying to understand “what is happening inside of us, our feelings and ideas, and we have to discern where (these things) come from, where they are taking me and what decision” needs to be made, he said.
Healing by helping: Welcoming refugees builds community, speakers say September 28, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News After celebrating the World Day of Migrants and Refugees, Catholic organizations and movements, Vatican officials and government representatives met at two conferences to explore very practical ways to assist migrants and refugees, integrate them into their new communities and combat negative stereotypes.
Pope encourages young Catholics to use ‘creative courage’ to evangelize September 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Shalom Catholic Community, founded in Brazil in 1982, offers members an opportunity to take part in “a community and missionary life in order to bring the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all men and women, especially to those far from Christ and the church,” its website said.
Seek silence amid noisy world, pope tells Capuchin sisters September 26, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The humility of silence can help Christians sift through the loud and divisive noise in the world in order to listen to and discern God’s will, Pope Francis told a group of Capuchin sisters.
