Pope Blesses Temporary Translation of the Remains of Saint Lucy of Venice to Syracuse in Italy

Dec 15, 2024 06:47

The Saint, known as the protectress of sight and symbol of light in the midst of darkness, will return temporarily to the place where she was born Photo: El Pan de los Pobres

Father Cristóbal Fones, SJ, will take up the role of International Director of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network

The discovery centers on a blonde woman depicted in the far-right corner of the fresco

Led by Cardinal Mauro Gambetti, the event began with a solemn prayer

The new glass system, replacing its predecessor from 1973, is a marvel of engineering and design.

Emanuela Orlandi, one of the most enigmatic mysteries in the Vatican’s history

Rome•Woman

Valentina Alazraki Named President of International Vatican Journalists’ Association

As part of her leadership team, Severina Bartonitschek of the Swiss news agency KNA and Manuela Tulli of Italy’s ANSA agency have been appointed as vice presidents, ensuring representation from diverse media outlets.

Nov 26, 2024 22:18

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Dicasteries•Protection of vulnerable people

Vatican institutes task force against spiritual abuse and false mysticism

It is proposed to entrust to the Dicastery for Legislative Texts and to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith the task of analyzing whether it is possible to typify a crime of “spiritual abuse” in contexts of false mysticism and to present concrete proposals.

Nov 26, 2024 19:13

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Vatican City

The 5 novelties in communication of the Vatican Basilica: webcams, magazine and social networks

St. Peter’s Basilica Charts a Bold Digital Path: A Vision for Inclusivity and Modern Communication

Nov 25, 2024 19:37

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Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei offers 20 new deacons to the Church

At the conclusion of the ordination, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, the Prelate of Opus Dei, offered words of gratitude and encouragement. He reminded the new deacons that their mission mirrors the life of Christ, the ultimate servant.

Nov 24, 2024 22:01

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Cardinals and Bishops•Pope Francis•Vatican City

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

The day began with a Mass at the Vatican Grottoes near Benedict’s tomb, presided over by Archbishop Georg Gänswein. Later, Pope Francis received the honorees in a private audience, affirming their dedication to the Church’s mission.

Nov 24, 2024 21:49

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Under the agreement with China, Leo XIV appoints a new bishop

Chang Yanfeng, 42, was ordained bishop today under the Sino-Holy See agreement to a diocese that has been without its own pastor for 20 years. Just three weeks ago, the new prelate had to publicly commit the local Church to a controversial law designed to eliminate minorities.

Leo XIV encourages religious to view community life as a source of inspiration and sanctification

Message from Leo XIV to the Conference of Major Superiors of Men’s Religious Orders in the United States

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Pope Blesses Temporary Translation of the Remains of Saint Lucy of Venice to Syracuse in Italy

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