Over the pope’s shoulder: An ‘explosion’ of spirituality in bronze April 30, 2023By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Through five pontificates, popes have instructed the faithful at their weekly general audiences, condemned war, called for peace and even celebrated birthdays in the Vatican audience hall under the gaze of a giant bronze sculpture of Jesus.
Humility, prayer, real friendship required for evangelization, say new Vatican consultants April 29, 2023By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Evangelization, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Two newly appointed Vatican consultants on evangelization told OSV News that prayer, humility and authentic friendship are key to spreading the Gospel, particularly among youth and young adults.
Pope arrives in Hungary preaching cooperation, welcome — not isolation April 28, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Paying homage to Hungary’s history, culture and location in the heart of Europe, Pope Francis pushed against the notion that the country needed to insulate itself to protect its identity.
Pope, Council of Cardinals look at church peacemaking efforts April 27, 2023By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Seven weeks after announcing the new composition of his international Council of Cardinals, Pope Francis led a two-day meeting of the council focused on situations of conflict in the world and on progress in implementing his reform of the Roman Curia.
Pope meets Ukrainian prime minister at Vatican April 27, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News After a half-hour private meeting in the library of the Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis gave the prime minister of Ukraine a bronze plaque featuring a bird and a flower alongside the inscription, “Peace is a fragile flower.”
Giving voice to voiceless highlights their God-given dignity, pope says April 27, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Pope decides women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops April 26, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News At least three dozen women will be voting members of the assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October, Pope Francis has decided.
Nuns, monks are ‘beating heart’ of the church, pope says April 26, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News As part of his series of talks about “zeal” for evangelization, Pope Francis spoke about nuns and monks.
Every Christian has a vocation to share God’s love, pope says April 26, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Vocations, World News “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.
Spend time with Jesus every evening to reflect on the day, pope says April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Pope appeals for end to violence in Sudan April 24, 2023By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis has appealed for an end to violence in Sudan and a return to dialogue.
Laity share baptismal call to ministry, service, pope says April 24, 2023By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Vatican, World News 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.
