Pope Francis•Rome

Pope “Escapes” from the Vatican: After Visit to Trieste, He Visits Ophthalmologist

The Pope’s exit from the Vatican shows that at last he can enjoy a period of rest, in which he can attend to things that he needs.

Jul 09, 2024 06:34

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Dicasteries•Virgin Mary

Vatican’s Positive Statement About “Mary Mystical Rose, After Study of Marian Revelations”

The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith suggests that Pierina Gilli’s messages can be classified in the highest categories of approval, indicating a favourable disposition to veneration of “Mary Mystical Rose.”

Jul 08, 2024 16:48

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis begins his vacation by welcoming migrants at his personal residence

The meeting was orchestrated by Father Mattia Ferrari, who described Pope Francis as a «father» and «shepherd of all.”

Jul 04, 2024 17:59

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Holy Land•Vatican Diplomacy

Israeli embassy attacks Catholic leaders in the Holy Land for comments on Gaza massacre

This is not the first confrontation between the Israeli Embassy and Catholic leaders over statements on the conflict.

Jul 04, 2024 17:56

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Dicasteries•Good News•Vatican City

Do you want to work at the Vatican? Launch official website to apply

Vatican modernizes hiring with new «Work with Us» platform

Jun 27, 2024 16:54

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Pope Francis•Protection of vulnerable people

Pope’s audience with German priests who were victims of sexual abuse

Father Gottschlich shared that the encounter with Pope Francis was unlike their usual experiences within the Church. «Generally, we don’t receive much support or backing. There is often a desire for us to be invisible,» he said

Jun 25, 2024 17:57

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

One year after his expulsion, Pope appoints former secretary to Benedict XVI in Baltic countries as nuncio

Archbishop Gänswein’s career has not been related to this area, nor is he an ex alumnus of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, where papal nuncios (the Pope’s ambassadors to countries with which the Holy See has diplomatic relations) are trained.

Jun 25, 2024 17:39

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Local Church•Virgin Mary

Extraordinary Apparitions in Medjugorje and An Alleged Petition of the Virgin

As several specialists have noted, that request was unheard of in the decades of the apparitions, given that the Virgin has requested specifically on this occasion, that the faithful climb the hill every night at 10:00 pm to pray the Rosary

Jun 23, 2024 06:35

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Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Person Who Lost Trial in the Vatican Reports the Pope to the UN: Why and About What?

They denounce the Holy See before the UN for alleged judicial irregularities in a financial case

Jun 20, 2024 14:07

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Pope Francis

Pope officially announces document on Sacred Heart: tells when it will be published and what it will cover

Pope Francis also asked for prayers for the preparation of this document.

Jun 05, 2024 17:56

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Homosexuality•Pope Francis

Former Homosexual Seminarian Receives Letter from the Pope Shortly After Francis’ Use of a Pejorative Word

Caruso, who described the Pope’s answer as “beautiful,” said that the letter gives him hope and affirms his dream to become a priest.

Jun 03, 2024 06:15

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Rome

Catholic Hospital That Attends the Pope “Will Help” Children Suffering from Gender Dysphoria

The initiative is in response to the growing number of requests for help that the Hospital receives. “This new service for gender dysphoria is designed to offer integral and personalized accompaniment, said Sani, who is also a Professor at the Catholic University and Director of several psychiatric units in the Gemelli Hospital.

May 31, 2024 18:22

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