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

Nov 20, 2024 18:32

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" Photo: Vatican Media

The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza.

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

TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIALOGUE PROMOTED BY THE DICASTERY FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

the Pope presided over the traditional General Audience in St. Peter’s Square.

The bishops received a report on the 2021-2024 Synod of Bishops that concluded in Rome last month

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

Vatican Christmas Traditions Shine: A Global Celebration of Unity, Faith, and Culture

Nov 19, 2024 17:40

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Local Church

‘Greatest manuscript discovery of modern times’ will return to the U.S. for the first time in almost a decade

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation & Institute to Host Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit in Commemoration of Historic Discovery’s 75th Anniversary

Nov 19, 2024 17:34

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Liturgy and Divine Worship

Questions about liturgy: Deacons and the Eucharistic Prayer

Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology and director of the Sacerdos Institute at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

Nov 19, 2024 17:30

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Religious Freedom•Testimonies

ADF honors Dr. Thomas Farr with 2024 Edwin Meese III Award

Farr is president emeritus of Religious Freedom Institute

Nov 18, 2024 17:22

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Pope Francis

Pope Francis Blessed Keys to “13 Houses” Jubilee Project — a Vincentian Family housing project to Combat Homelessness Globally

During the World Day of the Poor, the Holy Father blessed symbolic keys to homes in thirteen countries as part of the Vincentian Family’s “13 Houses” Jubilee Project, a global effort to combat homelessness and bring hope to vulnerable families for the Jubilee Year 2025.

Nov 18, 2024 17:15

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Pope Leo XIV Named Treccani’s Person of the Year: A Pontificate of Subtle Strength and Measured Influence

By exercising quiet leadership, prioritizing pastoral care, and resisting the pressures to adopt extremes, he has positioned the Catholic Church as a thoughtful actor in global discussions on justice, peace, and human dignity

Putin bombs Ukraine on Christmas Day and Pope Leo XIV responds with humanitarian aid: photos of what he sent

Even before Christmas Eve, Pope Leo XIV had authorized financial assistance to several countries through the Apostolic Almonry and the Vatican’s diplomatic network, the nunciatures

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

Israeli victims of Hamas attacks meet the Pope

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

Church is not against Iran’s government, Pope tells Muslims at Vatican

What are the charisms of the Holy Spirit? This is the Pope’s answer

USA: bishops’ assembly: synodality, new Bible and beatification causes

Swiss Catholic Church faces a record exodus of desertions

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

‘Greatest manuscript discovery of modern times’ will return to the U.S. for the first time in almost a decade

Questions about liturgy: Deacons and the Eucharistic Prayer

ADF honors Dr. Thomas Farr with 2024 Edwin Meese III Award

Pope Francis Blessed Keys to “13 Houses” Jubilee Project — a Vincentian Family housing project to Combat Homelessness Globally