Pope Francis' Message to His Holiness Tawadros II on Day of Friendship With Copts

May 10, 2017 13:08

ZENIT Staff

PHOTO.VA - L'OSSERVATORE ROMANO

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Santa Marta

Spirituality

'If Relationship With Mary Is Lacking, There Is Orphanhood in Heart,' Says Pope

Ahead of Fatima Trip, Francis Tells Portuguese Pontifical College That If Priests Forget Their Mother Mary, Something Is Lacking

May 09, 2017 10:41

Deborah Castellano Lubov

Testimonies

LITURGY Q & A: Codification of Liturgical Law

Fr. Edward McNamara Says a Single, Comprehensive Work Is Unlikely

May 09, 2017 10:28

Fr. Edward McNamara

Walking Together. Christians on the Road to Unity

An Ecumenical Week promoted by the Focolare Movement will be held at Castel Gandolfo, May 9-13. Some 700 Christians from 70 Churches and Ecclesial Communities are expected to participate.

May 09, 2017 10:23

ZENIT Staff

Spirituality

Ahead of Fatima Trip, Pope Urges Portuguese Pontifical College to Turn to 'Our Lady'

‘The relationship with Our Lady helps us to have a good relationship with the Church: both of them are Mothers’

May 08, 2017 15:53

ZENIT Staff

Meetings•Santa Marta

Pope's Morning Homily: God Always Surprises Us Because He Loves, Accompanies Us

At Casa Santa Marta, Francis Stresses Faithful Cannot Resist the Guidance of the Holy Spirit

May 08, 2017 15:33

Deborah Castellano Lubov

Pope Francis has implemented a financial bonus for Vatican employees with three or more children

Pope Francis introduces monthly bonus for large families amid mixed reactions from Vatican employees

The new measure, announced by the Holy See’s Press Office on January 15, reflects Pope Francis’ ongoing advocacy for family welfare. The bonus will continue until children reach the age of 18 or 24 if they remain in education, aligning Vatican policies with those of several European countries that provide substantial benefits for large families.

Pope’s baptism of 21 children in the Sistine Chapel

The annual tradition of baptizing the children of Vatican staff began in 1981 under Pope John Paul II. While the first ceremonies were held in the Pauline Chapel, the Sistine Chapel has hosted this sacred event since 1983. Pope Francis has carried forward this legacy, adding his own touch of pastoral care and accessibility.

Pope Francis' Message to His Holiness Tawadros II on Day of Friendship With Copts

GENERAL AUDIENCE: 'On Mary, Mother of Hope'

Pope to Middle East Pilgrims: 'All World's Darkness Cannot Extinguish Light of Hope'

GENERAL AUDIENCE: Pope: 'May Our Lady Remain at Our Side'

Pope's Morning Homily: Accept the Word With Docility, Don't Resist Holy Spirit

Interview: “If There Is Faith, to Study the Universe With Science Is An Act of Prayer,” Says Guy Consolmagno

Pope to Swiss Guards: 'Grow as 'Brave Soldiers' of Christ'

'If Relationship With Mary Is Lacking, There Is Orphanhood in Heart,' Says Pope

LITURGY Q & A: Codification of Liturgical Law

Walking Together. Christians on the Road to Unity

Ahead of Fatima Trip, Pope Urges Portuguese Pontifical College to Turn to 'Our Lady'

Pope's Morning Homily: God Always Surprises Us Because He Loves, Accompanies Us