Rome•Woman

A woman at the head of one of the great works of the Church: Opera Romana dei Pellegrinaghi

Sister Rebecca Nazzaro Appointed Head of Pilgrimage Pastoral Office in Rome, Plans New Paths for Holy Year

Oct 24, 2024 10:51

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Pro Life•Woman

Italy passes law banning “renting” surrogate wombs abroad

Italy Tightens Laws Against Surrogacy, Extending Ban to International Pursuits

Oct 22, 2024 14:22

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Pope Francis

New Encyclical of Pope Francis dedicated to the Sacred Heart to be published on October 24

Pope Francis has consistently emphasized the significance of the Sacred Heart, especially for priests, advocating for a pastoral focus on mercy and compassion.

Oct 21, 2024 06:54

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Palestinian and Israeli leaders present Pope with peace plan for Holy Land (includes status for Jerusalem)

Pope Francis Hosts Israeli and Palestinian Leaders to Discuss Gaza Peace Plan

Oct 18, 2024 19:31

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Cardinals and Bishops•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church•Rome

New Brazilian cardinal confirms: new Amazonian rite and viri probati are on the table

Church Leadership Open to Amazonian Rite and Married Priests in Response to Regional Challenges

Oct 10, 2024 21:41

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Jubilee 2025•Local Church•Rome

Jubilee 2025: Italian police seize more than 100,000 counterfeit items

The contraband haul, which included rosaries, medallions, bracelets, and pendants, was adorned with religious symbols, such as the image of Pope Francis and the emblem of the Papal Tiara, as well as the Jubilee slogan, «Pilgrims of Hope.»

Oct 10, 2024 06:33

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Receives Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Vatican for the Third Time

It will be the third time that the two leaders meet, after the previous meetings in May 2023 and during the past bilateral get together in the June G7 meeting. The meeting, planned for 9:30 am in the Apostolic Palace

Oct 09, 2024 06:52

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Good News•Holy Land

Vatican raises 62,000 euros for Catholic parish in Gaza

The collection, amounting to €32,000 from the Synod participants, was supplemented by an additional €30,000 from the Vatican itself, bringing the total to €62,000. These funds were promptly sent to Father Gabriel Romanelli, the parish priest of the Holy Family Church in Gaza, through the Apostolic Nunciature in Jerusalem.

Oct 09, 2024 06:41

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Rome

Knights Templar Sue the Pope and Call for Their Rehabilitation

They also demand that the income from the collection in parishes on Saint Bernard’s Day be allocated to them, and that the Vatican hand over to them the archives related to the Order. Moreover, on their list of demands is the devolution of the emblematic Church of the True Cross in Segovia, an historic building associated with the Medieval Templars.

Oct 08, 2024 06:57

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Cardinals and Bishops•Dicasteries•Vatican City

Pope’s Cardinal Almoner Holds Alms Basket for Participants in the Synod

Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, His Holiness’ Almoner, stood with a basket in front of the main entrance of Paul VI Hall to collect alms to be sent directly to the parish priest in Gaza

Oct 07, 2024 06:26

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Pope Francis•Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope Francis Calls for the Release of Aung San Suu Kyi, Offers Refuge in the Vatican

The 78-year-old Nobel Peace Prize laureate has been held in detention since the 2021 military coup that abruptly ended Myanmar’s brief experiment with democracy.

Oct 03, 2024 06:37

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Jubilee 2025•Rome

Pope’s Diocese Warns Against Fraudulent Bishop: Risks Are Exposed of False Clerics for Jubilee 2025

On September 4, 2023, the Diocese of Rome issued a press release warning that Micalef has no connection with the Catholic Church. The document highlights that Micalef has no ministerial faculties and cannot administer the Sacraments

Sep 17, 2024 06:44

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