vatican news AdventChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope marks 800th anniversary of Nativity scene, asks prayers for Holy Land Cindy WoodenDecember 11, 20234 min read Away in a cave near Greccio, Italy, St. Francis of Assisi had the first Nativity scene — a live one — staged for the faithful on Christmas Eve in 1223. A 15th-century fresco now decorating the cave inspired the Nativity scene erected in St. Peter’s Square for the 800th anniversary celebrations. BishopsNewsVaticanWorld News Pope gives Philadelphia three new auxiliary bishops known for humble, ‘zealous hearts’ Gina ChristianDecember 8, 20236 min read The Archdiocese of Philadelphia is welcoming three new auxiliary bishops — all of whom, as Philadelphia priests, are already home. Crisis in IsraelCrisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks Mary to watch over Ukrainians, Palestinians, Israelis Justin McLellanDecember 8, 20234 min read Mary’s conception, free from original sin, shows that the destiny of humanity lies in life, brotherhood, harmony and peace rather than death, hate, conflict and war, Pope Francis said on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Crisis in UkraineFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Nothing is impossible for God, not even peace in Ukraine, pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 8, 20234 min read Pope Francis asked Catholics around the world to join him in entrusting to Mary “the universal desire for peace, especially for the martyred Ukraine, which is suffering so much.” EucharistFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope gives Syro-Malabar Catholics Christmas deadline to end dispute Cindy WoodenDecember 7, 20234 min read Telling Syro-Malabar Catholics in India’s Archdiocese of Ernakulam-Angamaly that he does not want to see anyone excommunicated, Pope Francis pleaded with the priests and faithful to end their dispute over the way the Eucharist is celebrated. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsYouth Ministry Pope encourages oratories to help form good Catholics, good citizens Cindy WoodenDecember 7, 20232 min read Catholic oratories and youth groups that provide after-school activities, religious education and a place for children and teens to gather should be loud, joyful places that help form good Catholics and good citizens, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News World’s desire for unity persists since World War II, pope says Justin McLellanDecember 7, 20233 min read Religious movements within the Catholic Church must advocate for peace and unity in the world at large and within their communities, Pope Francis said. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Use diplomacy to fix injustices sparking conflicts, pope tells ambassadors Carol GlatzDecember 7, 20233 min read The peaceful means of diplomacy must be used to seek global solutions to the serious injustices that cause so many conflicts in the world, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope, Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the church Carol GlatzDecember 6, 20233 min read With the input of two women and a priest, Pope Francis and members of his international Council of Cardinals discussed the role of women in the Catholic Church. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Humanity must build alliances supporting peace, creation, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 4, 20235 min read The world needs people to build alliances that are not against others, but are in favor of everyone, Pope Francis told faith leaders at the U.N. Climate Change Conference being held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Previous 1 … 21 22 23 … 166 Next