vatican news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says Carol GlatzApril 27, 20233 min read The life and ministry of the Catholic Church is enriched by listening to everyone, especially those who are often excluded by society, and by including their experiences and perspectives, Pope Francis said. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops Cindy WoodenApril 26, 20234 min read At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has decided. FeatureNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says Carol GlatzApril 26, 20233 min read As part of his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization, Pope Francis spoke about nuns and monks. FeatureNewsVaticanVocationsWorld News Every Christian has a vocation to share God’s love, pope says Cindy WoodenApril 26, 20235 min read “The Lord’s call is grace, complete gift and at the same time a commitment to bring the Gospel to others,” the pope wrote in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says Carol GlatzApril 24, 20232 min read Before reciting the midday “Regina Coeli” prayer with about 30,000 people gathered in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis spoke about the day’s Gospel reading, Luke 24:13-35, which describes the Risen Jesus’ encounter with the disciples heading to Emmaus. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan Carol GlatzApril 24, 20232 min read Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue. FeatureMarriage & Family LifeNewsVaticanWorld News Laity share baptismal call to ministry, service, pope says Cindy WoodenApril 24, 20233 min read The ministry of lay Catholics, whether formally instituted by the church or simply inspired by the Holy Spirit to serve the needs of others, flows from baptism and a recognition that every Christian is called to take part in the mission of the church, Pope Francis said. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican revives centuries’ old school for young artisans Carol GlatzApril 24, 20234 min read The school offers three specialized programs: woodworking; masonry and decorative and ornamental plastering; and stonework and carving. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Papal trip to Hungary: War, migration likely to top agenda Cindy WoodenApril 24, 20235 min read Pope Francis and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán believe strengthening Christian values can make Europe a better place, but they have key differences when describing those values and how they should be promoted. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Vatican to bring pope’s encyclicals to life in architecture exhibit Justin McLellanApril 23, 20233 min read Commemorating 10 years since the election of Pope Francis, the Vatican will physically represent the teachings of his encyclicals at the Venice Biennale international architecture exhibition May 20 to Nov. 26. Previous 1 … 63 64 65 … 171 Next