Local Church•Rome•Vatican City

[PHOTOS] This was the first Mass of a non-Catholic patriarch in the Pope’s cathedral

For the first time, the Patriarch of the See of St. Mark celebrates the Eucharistic liturgy in the Coptic rite in this illustrious Basilica of St. John Lateran.

May 16, 2023 15:23

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Rome

This is the virtual tour offered by the Vatican Astronomical Observatory online

Digital exploration of the Vatican Astronomical Observatory’s two sites is enhanced with personalized features and interactions.

May 16, 2023 15:17

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Analysis Opinion•Protection of vulnerable people

Open Door to Paedophilia: UN Says Children Can Consent to Sexual Relations with Adults

The report seems to suggest that pedophilia could be normalized, at least tolerated and not punished when there is «child consent.» Maybe the UN still does not know how much and how adults condition children?

May 16, 2023 15:13

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Analysis Opinion•Protection of vulnerable people

Bringing about a culture of prevention and care ti prevent sexual abuse

: Below are Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley’s opening remarks at the Plenary Assembly of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, given May 4 in Rome.

May 15, 2023 15:40

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Dicasteries

Instrumentum laboris for 1st part of synod on synodality approved

In plenary session and in language working groups, the Council members accompanied by some consultants reviewed, amended and approved the Instrumentum laboris, which is scheduled to be published in early June.

May 15, 2023 15:35

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Woman’s Anthropological Identity, The Virgin of Fatima and Intimacy with The Holy Spirit

Address of the Pope to the participants in the General Assembly of the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations (WUCWO).

May 14, 2023 15:30

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Church and World

What Is the Positive Role of An Ambassador? Pope Francis Explains It to Five New Ambassadors

Address of the Pope to the new ambassadors of Iceland, Bangladesh, Syria, Gambia and Kazakhstan to the Holy See.

May 14, 2023 10:37

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Ecology

The Holy Spirit, The Devil and The Pope: Sunday’s Address from the Vatican

The Pope urged all Catholics to invoke the Holy Spirit more frequently and not to forget his presence.

May 14, 2023 10:31

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Ecology

“You Are The First Ecologists”: Pope’s Francis’ Beautiful and Experiential Address on the Farmer’s Vocation

Address of the Pope to a delegation of the Agrarian Association of Young Farmers (ASAJA).

May 14, 2023 10:23

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Spirituality•Sunday Readings

The center of Christianity is to love Jesus, who loves us by infinite love

Jesus promises us the communion of permanent and indissoluble love with God, his revealed presence, but with one insurmountable condition: that we love him by keeping his Word.

May 13, 2023 18:08

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Local Church

Kazakhstan: parliament votes on law simplifying permanent residence for Catholic priests

This new law is the result of an agreement signed between Kazakhstan and the Vatican in 2022 during the visit of Pope Francis to the country.

May 12, 2023 17:15

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Rome•Vatican City

New Premises Are Opened of the British Embassy to the Holy See

The UK Minister for Europe inaugurated the new premises of the British Embassy to the Holy See, near the Vatican.

May 12, 2023 17:10

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