vatican news FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Prayerful listening combats clericalism, promotes synodality, speakers say Cindy WoodenMarch 3, 20245 min read The first assembly of the synod on synodality demonstrated that an effective way to break the chains of clericalism and highlight the voices and experience of women in the church is to begin by listening and praying together before discussing issues, said two synod participants. FeatureNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Eliminating differences with gender ideology is terrible danger, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 1, 20244 min read The gifts of men and women are “fruitful” together, and to erase the difference between men and women “is to erase humanity,” Pope Francis said. Disabilities MinistryFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus accepts a person’s fragility so they can accept others, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 1, 20243 min read Jesus did not teach his disciples to organize agencies and structures to help vulnerable people, but gave the example of encountering them, listening to them and helping them as individuals and not “categories” of people in need, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Papal preacher warns of rise in overly academic theology Justin McLellanMarch 1, 20243 min read Western theology risks becoming an abstract and rationalized conversation among academics rather than a tool for nourishing the faith of God’s people, the papal preacher said. NewsVaticanWorld News Vatican publishes full papal schedule for Holy Week, Easter Justin McLellanFebruary 29, 20242 min read Pope Francis’ calendar for Holy Week and Easter is just as full as in previous years despite a mild illness which has caused him to cancel meetings in the days leading up to the release of his liturgical calendar for March. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope has full day of appointments after going to hospital for tests Cindy WoodenFebruary 29, 20243 min read The day after Pope Francis paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital for “diagnostic tests,” he had a full morning of audiences, including a meeting with bishops from Italy’s Emilia Romagna region making their “ad limina” visits to the Vatican. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope makes brief trip to hospital for unspecified tests Cindy WoodenFebruary 28, 20242 min read Pope Francis paid a brief visit to Rome’s Gemelli Isola Hospital Feb. 28 for “diagnostic tests,” the Vatican press office said, without providing specifics. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Still sick, pope has aide read his audience talk on envy and pride Cindy WoodenFebruary 28, 20244 min read Arriving in a wheelchair instead of walking with his cane, Pope Francis began his weekly general audience by telling visitors and pilgrims, “I’m still a bit sick,” so an aide would read his prepared text. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Courage of Christian martyrs a blessing for everyone, pope says Carol GlatzFebruary 28, 20242 min read Christians who never renounce their love for Christ and are faithful to the point of death are a blessing for everyone, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News After meeting with Masons, bishop reaffirms Catholics cannot join Cindy WoodenFebruary 28, 20243 min read After participating in a seminar on the Catholic Church and the Freemasons, an Italian bishop reaffirmed that Catholics who belong to Masonic lodges are in a “serious state of sin” and cannot receive Communion. Previous 1 … 10 11 12 … 171 Next