vatican news FeatureNewsVaticanWorld NewsWorship & Sacraments Confession, indulgences express and strengthen communion, speakers say Cindy WoodenMarch 22, 20233 min read The Catholic Church’s ministry of granting absolution for sins and indulgences to remove the punishments those sins deserve is a ministry that builds communion, said speakers at a Vatican course. EvangelizationFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Without power of Holy Spirit, evangelization is empty advertising Carol GlatzMarch 22, 20234 min read To evangelize well, the faithful need to dialogue with God, let the Holy Spirit renew their hearts and lives, and then dialogue with today’s world, Pope Francis said. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Papal message to focus on people’s right not to migrate Carol GlatzMarch 21, 20232 min read Reflecting on people’s right to remain in their country of origin, share in the common good and live in dignity will be the focus of Pope Francis’ next message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Ecumenism and Interfaith RelationsFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope Francis is praised in U.N. talks for efforts to combat anti-Muslim prejudice James MartoneMarch 21, 20234 min read Pope Francis and his efforts to promote interreligious harmony featured prominently in United Nations discussions focusing on what could be done about rising hatred, discrimination and violence against Muslims. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Do not be afraid to be a witness to God’s love, pope says Justin McLellanMarch 20, 20232 min read Before praying the Angelus with some 25,000 visitors gathered in St. Peter’s Square March 19, the pope reflected on the day’s Gospel reading from St. John in which Jesus gives sight to a blind man on the Sabbath. FeatureImmigration and MigrationNewsVaticanWorld News Welcoming migrants, refugees is first step toward peace, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 20, 20234 min read Safe, organized, legal and sustainable migration is in the interest of all countries, Pope Francis wrote. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Good politics brings people together, generates care for others, pope says Cindy WoodenMarch 20, 20233 min read Meeting participants at the Vatican March 18, Pope Francis told them to “wage war, but another kind of war, an inner one, a war on ourselves to work for peace.” FeatureLentNewsVaticanWorld News A heart filled with scorn, vain presumption is a ticket to hell, pope says Carol GlatzMarch 17, 20234 min read The faithful must set aside their egos and sense of superiority over others to make room for God and his tender mercy, Pope Francis said at a Lenten penance service. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Accept God’s love, share it with others, pope tells Josephites Cindy WoodenMarch 17, 20233 min read The secret to lovingly ministering to others is first allowing oneself to experience the overwhelming love of God, Pope Francis told priests belonging to the Josephites of Murialdo, the Murialdine Sisters of St. Joseph and the laypeople who work with them. FeatureNewsSynodalityVaticanWorld News Commission focuses on ensuring synod will be prayerful experience Cindy WoodenMarch 17, 20235 min read At the end of their first meeting, three members of the preparatory commission for the assembly of the Synod of Bishops said they know some Catholics have very high expectations for the process while others have intense anxiety. Previous 1 … 69 70 71 … 171 Next