vatican news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope has been diagnosed with cold; symptoms unrelated to other illness Carol GlatzMarch 4, 20202 min read Pope Francis has a common cold and has no symptoms that could be attributed to another illness, the Vatican said. NewsVaticanVideoWorld News Citing cold, pope skips Lenten retreat with Curia Junno Arocho EstevesMarch 2, 20203 min read Continuing his recovery from a mild cold, Pope Francis said that he would be unable to attend his annual Lenten retreat with Roman Curia officials. BibleFeatureLentNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Shut off cellphone, open Bible for Lent, pope tells faithful Carol GlatzFebruary 26, 20204 min read Lent is a time to remove all distractions and bitterness from one’s life in order to better hear God and those who suffer silently and need help, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience Carol GlatzFebruary 19, 20203 min read Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Raphael’s tapestries briefly return to Sistine Chapel Carol GlatzFebruary 18, 20204 min read An artistic masterpiece conceived by the Renaissance master Raphael was on display for one week in the Sistine Chapel to help celebrate the 500th anniversary of the artist’s death. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope, bishops discuss possible themes for 2022 synod Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 17, 20203 min read Pope Francis has decided the next general assembly of the Synod of Bishops will be held in the fall of 2022, but he has not announced the theme for the gathering, the Vatican said. FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News Pope says there is no quick fix for priest shortage in Amazon region Junno Arocho EstevesFebruary 12, 20204 min read Pope Francis acknowledged the serious shortage of priests in remote areas of the Amazon, but he insisted not all avenues have been exhausted to address the issue. Arts & CultureEnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope shares his ‘dreams’ for Amazon region, its Catholic community Cindy WoodenFebruary 12, 20206 min read Pope Francis said he dreams of an Amazon region where the rights of the poor and indigenous are respected, local cultures are preserved, nature is protected, and the Catholic Church is present and active with “Amazonian features.” FeatureNewsVaticanVideoWorld News U.S. bishops ask pope about Amazon synod, discuss range of issues Catholic News ServiceFebruary 11, 20206 min read Talking about debates, differences and discernment, Pope Francis told a group of U.S. bishops that people focused on the possibility of ordaining some married men and women deacons for service in the Amazon will be disappointed in his apostolic exhortation. NewsVaticanWorld News Pope, Pence meet at the Vatican Junno Arocho EstevesJanuary 24, 20203 min read After Pope Francis and U.S. Vice President Mike Pence met privately for nearly an hour at the Vatican, Pence told the pope that his Roman Catholic mother will be pleased with the visit. Previous 1 … 170 171 172 … 173 Next