vatican news ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Celebrating the Incarnation, remember Bethlehem, too, pope says Cindy WoodenDecember 18, 20233 min read When St. Francis of Assisi staged the first Nativity scene 800 years ago, he did so to remind people of the powerful, awe-inspiring truth that God became human in Jesus, Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope condemns targeting of unarmed civilians in Gaza Justin McLellanDecember 18, 20233 min read Pope Francis condemned the Israeli military’s killing of two Christian women sheltering at a Catholic parish in Gaza and an attack on a convent, noting that in the current fighting “unarmed civilians are targets for bombs and gunfire.” FeatureNewsRespect LifeVaticanWorld News Having child out of wedlock does not bar access to sacraments, Vatican says Justin McLellanDecember 16, 20234 min read Women who have conceived a child out of wedlock and have the courage to choose life for their baby “should be encouraged to have access to the healing and consoling power of the sacraments,” said the head of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith. ChristmasFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News At Christmas, God remains with us through war and poverty, pope says Justin McLellanDecember 15, 20233 min read The Christmas season is a reminder to Christians that despite hardships, God chose to join himself to humanity and still remains by its side, Pope Francis said. AdventFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus helps sinners by welcoming, not banishing them, papal preacher says Carol GlatzDecember 15, 20234 min read Jesus does not wait for sinners to change their lives before he welcomes them, said the preacher of the papal household. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican Museums share hidden images, details found by art restorers Carol GlatzDecember 15, 20233 min read The Vatican Museums has launched an initiative to give visitors — online and in person — a “backstage” peek into the secrets, curiosities and insights discovered by their art restorers. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Beyond legal status, refugees need recognition of dignity, pope says Justin McLellanDecember 15, 20233 min read In addition to a legal status that allows them to flee unsafe situations, refugees also need the opportunity to integrate into the societies that host them and build a dignified life, Pope Francis said. Disabilities MinistryNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Pilgrimages are ‘balm on the wounds’ of people with disabilities Justin McLellanDecember 14, 20233 min read Sharing the pilgrimage experience with people with disabilities is a testament to the Catholic Church’s ability to accompany all of its members and to proclaim the Gospel by caring for others, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News AI must serve human potential, not compete against it, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 14, 20236 min read All forms of artificial intelligence should be used to alleviate human suffering, promote integral development and help end wars and conflicts, not increase inequality and injustice in the world, Pope Francis said in his message for World Peace Day 2024. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Christians must be open to listening to God, helping others, pope says Carol GlatzDecember 13, 20233 min read Christians must be open to the Word of God and to welcoming and serving others, Pope Francis said. Previous 1 … 26 27 28 … 173 Next