Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

Nov 24, 2024 21:49

With its 30th edition, the Ratzinger Prize has become a hallmark of intellectual and artistic achievement within the Church. Photo: Fondazione Vaticana Joseph Ratzinger

this revised edition embodies significant updates designed to reflect contemporary theological and pastoral sensibilities

Pope Francis made a significant announcement during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square: the Vatican will host the “World Meeting on Children’s Rights”, titled “Love Them and Protect Them,”

These two young role models, celebrated for their faith and service, will be elevated to sainthood during events tied to the Holy Year 2025

The event, scheduled for December 7 at 6:30 PM

the Vatican’s recognitio elevates them to the status of “liturgical expressions,”

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Pope Francis Urges Rome Diocese to Combat Housing Crisis Ahead of Jubilee Year

The Pope provides that all the saints, blessed and servants of God of each diocese be remembered on a single day starting in 2025

Nov 16, 2024 08:40

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Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

The Pope provides that all the saints, blessed and servants of God of each diocese be remembered on a single day starting in 2025

Nov 16, 2024 08:36

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Causes of Saints•Pope Francis

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Address to the participants in the Conference promoted by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints

Nov 14, 2024 18:25

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Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

Australia’s High Court Rules Catholic Church Not Liable Abuse Case

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Causes of Saints•Local Church

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber

With 205 votes in favor, 6 votes against, and 19 abstentions, the bishops affirmed their support for the advancement of the cause of beatification and canonization at the local level.

Nov 13, 2024 18:59

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Photo Gallery: Leo XIV Now Has An Official Mosaic to Enrich St. Paul’s Basilica, and This Is How He Reacted When It Was Shown to Him

Just over eight months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, the Vatican Mosaic Workshop has completed the mosaic portrait for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside-the-Walls, at the request of the Archpriest of the Basilica, Cardinal James Michael Harvey.

How Jesus Christ transforms man’s relationship with God, according to Pope Leo XIV

Pope’s general audience, January 14, 2026, on the Dogmatic Constitution Dei Verbum on Divine Revelation

Vatican awards the “Nobel” for theology: Mass in papal crypts and audience with Pope Francis first

Over 100 Unpublished Homilies by Benedict XVI to Be Released in 2025

Pope Francis’ funerals will be like this: reformed funeral ritual for Pope Francis

Vatican to Host Global Summit on Children’s Rights: A Bold Call to Action

Pope Francis announces when Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized

This is the date and time when the Vatican Christmas tree will be lit 2024

Vatican approves “Mayan Mass”: it does not change the content of the Mass, but the way of expressing it

Pope Francis Urges Rome Diocese to Combat Housing Crisis Ahead of Jubilee Year

Letter of the Holy Father for the remembrance in the particular Churches of their own Saints, Blesseds, Venerables and Servants of God

Two forms of canonized holiness deepened by the Pope: martyrdom and the offering of one’s life

Landmark ruling in Australia: Catholic church not indirectly guilty in case of priest involved in abuse

U.S. Bishops Affirm Advancement of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of the Servant of God Dr. Gertrude Barber