vatican news FeatureNewsRacial JusticeVaticanWorld News Vatican envoy warns UN General Assembly racism mutating and ‘reemerging’ globally James MartoneMarch 23, 20234 min read The “distorted” thought that one person is better than another goes against Catholic teachings and flies in the face of universal principles laid out in the 1948 Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Holy See’s United Nations envoy told a U.N. General Assembly meeting in New York. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News AI and the meaning of life: Tech industry turns to religious leaders Justin McLellanMarch 23, 20236 min read According to Father Phillip Larrey, dean of the philosophy department at the Rome’s Pontifical Lateran University, Silicon Valley techies are posing those questions to ethicists and religious leaders as artificial intelligence develops rapidly and is used in myriad ways impacting people’s daily lives. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls European bishops to be prophetic voices for peace Cindy WoodenMarch 23, 20233 min read While promoting dialogue and building relationships with leaders of the European Union contribute to peace, bishops in EU countries also must be prophetic in denouncing war and encouraging all possible efforts to restore peace, Pope Francis said. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks Catholics to renew consecration of world to Mary every March 25 Carol GlatzMarch 23, 20232 min read Pope Francis has invited Catholics worldwide to renew the act of consecrating the church and all humanity, especially Russia and Ukraine, to Mary every March 25, the feast of the Annunciation. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Confession, indulgences express and strengthen communion, speakers say Cindy WoodenMarch 22, 20233 min read The Catholic Church’s ministry of granting absolution for sins and indulgences to remove the punishments those sins deserve is a ministry that builds communion, said speakers at a Vatican course. EvangelizationFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Without power of Holy Spirit, evangelization is empty advertising Carol GlatzMarch 22, 20234 min read To evangelize well, the faithful need to dialogue with God, let the Holy Spirit renew their hearts and lives, and then dialogue with today’s world, Pope Francis said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Papal message to focus on people’s right not to migrate Carol GlatzMarch 21, 20232 min read Reflecting on people’s right to remain in their country of origin, share in the common good and live in dignity will be the focus of Pope Francis’ next message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Francis is praised in U.N. talks for efforts to combat anti-Muslim prejudice James MartoneMarch 21, 20234 min read Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what could be done about rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says Justin McLellanMarch 20, 20232 min read Before praying the Angelus with some 25,000 visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square March 19, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St. John in which Jesus gives sight to a blind man on the Sabbath. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 20, 20234 min read Safe, organized, legal and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 102 Next