‘Women’s Cry,’ a photo exhibit, opens in St. Peter’s Square May 6, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Nestled in the arms of Bernini’s colonnade around St. Peter’s Square, 26 photos of women and girls make up an art exhibit meant to open people’s eyes and hearts to the suffering and resilience of women.
World Youth Day prep advice from pope: speak to your grandparents May 6, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News, World Youth Day Portugal 2023, Youth Ministry Just under three months before World Youth Day gets underway in Lisbon, Portugal, Pope Francis said young people should consult their grandparents about how to prepare.
Possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut under Vatican investigation May 5, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Knights of Columbus, News, Vatican, World News A possible eucharistic miracle in Connecticut is now under investigation by the Vatican.
Love, service are marks of belonging to one family in Christ, pope says May 5, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Meeting a group of pilgrims from the Italian diocese his father’s family came from, Pope Francis said the family “remains a key value” even though it is “a reality that has changed so much and continues to change.”
Pope to safeguarding commission: Be kind, bring hope, heal broken lives May 5, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons must be a priority for everyone in the church, Pope Francis said.
Archbishop Prevost talks about choosing bishops for the church May 5, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The U.S.-born archbishop tapped by Pope Francis to help find new bishops said a good candidate is “a pastor, capable of being close to the members of the community, starting with the priests for whom the bishop is father and brother.”
Dialogue requires sincerity, respect, pope tells Christian, Muslim leaders May 5, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Interreligious dialogue requires sincerity and mutual respect to be fruitful, Pope Francis told Christian and Muslim leaders.
Mystery mission: Details murky on pope’s push for peace in Ukraine May 4, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News When Pope Francis told reporters the Vatican had some kind of “mission” underway to promote an end to the war in Ukraine, journalists naturally were intrigued.
Christians must nurture roots of faith and build bridges, pope says May 3, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, Feature, News, Vatican, World News At his weekly general audience May 3, the pope reflected on his visit April 28-30 to Budapest, Hungary.
After praying for peace in Ukraine, pope greets Russian Orthodox official May 3, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Shortly after urging people to pray the rosary for peace and entrusting the people of Ukraine to Mary’s care, Pope Francis met briefly with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, director of external relations for the Russian Orthodox Church.
Kremlin denies working with Vatican on peace talks May 2, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News Moscow is not working with the Vatican to end the war in Ukraine, said a Kremlin spokesperson.
U.S.-based Cross Catholic Outreach continues support for pope’s efforts May 2, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Giving, News, Vatican, World News A Florida-based Catholic relief and development organization has been playing an important part in assisting with Pope Francis’ aid efforts for Ukraine, the organization’s president said.
