Pope Francis Calls On Vatican Christmas Concert Artists To Promote Peace, Reconciliation
Pope Francis called on musicians and artists to serve as “angels of peace” during his address to participants of the 2024 Vatican Christmas Concert on Saturday.
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Pope Francis Calls On Vatican Christmas Concert Artists To Promote Peace, Reconciliation
Pope Francis called on musicians and artists to serve as “angels of peace” during his address to participants of the 2024 Vatican Christmas Concert on Saturday.
Pope Francis Praises Faith Of Catholics In French Corsica
Pope Francis received a warm welcome on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for a one day visit to the city of Ajaccio, the capital of the French island region.
Pope Francis Praises Faith Of Catholics In French Corsica
Pope Francis received a warm welcome on the Mediterranean island of Corsica for a one day visit to the city of Ajaccio, the capital of the French island region.
5 things to know about popular piety and Pope Francis’ trip to Corsica
On Dec. 15, Pope Francis will visit Corsica to speak on popular piety in the Mediterranean, emphasizing its role in evangelization and community faith.
Pope Francis: Throughout your life, listen to Our Lady of Guadalupe
During Mass on Dec. 12, Pope Francis emphasized the comforting words of Our Lady of Guadalupe: “Am I not here, I who am your mother?”
Pope Francis meets Palestinian leader Abbas amid Gaza crisis
During a 30-minute meeting at the Vatican, Pope Francis and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas emphasized dialogue and diplomacy as the path to peace in the Holy Land.
Pope Francis releases World Day of Peace message, renews call to end death penalty
In his message for the 58th World Day of Peace, Pope Francis calls for personal, cultural, and structural transformation to build a lasting peace.
Cardinal Grech: Why the Synod Marks a Turning Point for the Church
In an exclusive interview with EWTN, Cardinal Mario Grech shares post-Synod insights, emphasizing the need for spiritual conversion over structural reform, Pope Francis’ groundbreaking approach, and the dynamic involvement of the People of God.
Organizers And supporters Reluctant To Discuss Planned LGBT Jubilee Day In Rome
An Italian association of LGBT Christians has said it has received official Vatican approval to make a pilgrimage to next year’s jubilee in Rome.
Pope Francis: Gentleness, Respect Are More Effective Than ‘The Strength Of Arguments’
Pope Francis told thousands of pilgrims attending his general audience on Wednesday that “the strength of arguments” is not enough to convince people about Jesus Christ and his Church.
Why Cardinals Get Roman Churches: Understanding Pope Francis’ Use Of Titular Parishes
On Dec. 7, Pope Francis created 21 new cardinals, giving them a scarlet zucchetto, biretta, a cardinalatial ring, and a Roman church.
Nancy Pelosi Criticizes Pope Francis’ China Deal In Interview
Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi criticized Pope Francis for the Vatican’s deal with China regarding bishop appointments during an interview with the National Catholic Reporter published on Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Vatican: Former Choir Director, Manager Convicted of Embezzlement, Abuse of Office
A pair of former Vatican officials has been found guilty of embezzlement and abuse of office.
What Pope Francis’ Synod Decision Says About His Governing Style
ANALYSIS: The Holy Father was following a familiar mode of operating when he accepted the Synod on Synodality’s final document and then took action to underscore that it is now part of the Church’s ordinary magisterium.
Pope Francis: Theology Can Be A ‘Guide On The Journey’ Through A Midlife Crisis
Pope Francis on Monday spoke of his desire for theology courses to be “accessible to all."
Vatican Could Reportedly Restrict Latin Mass for Chartres Pilgrimage, French Media Claims
The Vatican Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments is reportedly looking into enforcing restrictions on the Latin Mass at the annual Chartres pilgrimage, according to a French media outlet.
New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory
Several cardinal who received their red hats from Pope Francis this weekend emphasized the importance of serving the Church’s universal mission while addressing contemporary challenges facing their local Churches.
What Does It Mean That Almost half of the New Cardinals Are From Religious Orders?
Out of the 21 cardinals who were created Dec. 7 in Pope Francis’ 10th consistory at the Vatican, 10 new cardinals — almost half — are members of religious congregations or institutes.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis Calls Holy Family Church in Gaza Every Day
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, OFM, said on Friday that Pope Francis is known by the children of Holy Family Church in Gaza as “the grandfather.”
Pope Francis: Notre Dame Reopening Shows ‘Sadness and Mourning Give Way to Joy’
As the iconic Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris reopened its doors five years after a devastating fire, Pope Francis on Saturday called the church’s restoration a “prophetic sign” of the Church’s renewal in France.
Notre Dame Cathedral ‘Back in the Light’ After Glorious Reopening
The doors of the newly restored Notre-Dame of Paris Cathedral were officially reopened to the public during a ceremony Saturday evening just over five years after a blaze ravaged the iconic structure’s roof, frame, and spire.
Pope Francis Links Mary’s Humility to Modern Church at Mass with New Cardinals
Pope Francis celebrated Mass with the College of Cardinals on Sunday in St. Peter’s Basilica, concluding a historic week that welcomed 21 new cardinals.
World Leaders Must Broker Christmas Peace, Pope Francis Urges During Angelus
Pope Francis issued a heartfelt plea for peace during the Sunday Angelus on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, urging international leaders to broker ceasefires in conflict zones by Christmas.