vatican news Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls for world day of prayer for peace as catastrophe looms in Gaza Carol GlatzOctober 18, 20232 min read Warning against a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza and ongoing conflicts elsewhere, Pope Francis has called for a day of fasting, penance and prayer for peace in the world Oct. 27. EucharistFeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Eucharist has the power to draw hearts to Jesus, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 18, 20233 min read St. Charles de Foucauld, a turn-of-the-19th-century hermit, demonstrates how a life of meekness, tenderness and eucharistic adoration evangelizes, Pope Francis said. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Ripple effect: Delegates discuss synod impact beyond Catholicism Justin McLellanOctober 17, 20236 min read Seated among Catholics cardinals, bishops, priests, religious sisters and lay Catholic leaders, 12 representatives from other Christian communities are listening and weighing in on discussions about the future of the Catholic Church. EnvironmentFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Water is a precious, finite resource to be protected, shared, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 17, 20233 min read Water must be safeguarded and managed in a “wise, careful and sustainable way, so that everyone can enjoy it,” Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope calls Gaza parish staff as bombing continues Cindy WoodenOctober 17, 20232 min read Huddled in a stairwell at the Catholic parish and school in Gaza, Rosary Sister Nabila Saleh, another sister and Father Youssef Asaad filmed themselves speaking to Pope Francis on the phone and begging for his continued prayers. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod discussions include addressing pain church has caused people Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20235 min read The synodal way is not an invention of Pope Francis, but it is based on Jesus’ way of inclusivity and listening, and on divine revelation itself, said Redemptorist Father Vimal Tirimanna, a leading moral theologian from Sri Lanka. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Church embraces, cares for those seeking ‘home,’ safety, pope says Carol GlatzOctober 16, 20232 min read The Catholic Church is open and maternal to everyone, especially migrants, seeking a home and safe harbor, Pope Francis said. Crisis in IsraelFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jerusalem cardinal offers himself in exchange for Israeli hostages Justin McLellanOctober 16, 20232 min read The Catholic Church’s highest ranking prelate in the Holy Land offered his “absolute availability” to be exchanged for Israeli children taken hostage by Hamas. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News St. Thérèse teaches simplicity, love, trust, pope says in document Cindy WoodenOctober 16, 20235 min read St. Thérèse of Lisieux, long one of Pope Francis’ favorite saints, teaches Christians “the little way” of love, self-giving, concern for others and complete trust in the mercy of God, the pope said in a new document. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Synod focus on ‘inclusion’ key for people with disabilities, member says Cindy WoodenOctober 16, 20233 min read In many places in the world, including in Rome, people with disabilities cannot enter Catholic churches because of the architectural barriers, but even when they do, “we are not asked anything and we are not asked to participate either,” said Enrique Alarcón García. Previous 1 … 36 37 38 … 171 Next