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Cardinal Parolin to Ukraine: 'Nothing is impossible for God'
Posted on 07/22/2024 03:54 AM ()
During his visit to Ukraine, the Holy See's Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, brings Pope Francis' message of closeness and affirms that even when we may lose hope, nothing is impossible for God.
Democratic US Presidential nominee uncertain as Biden withdraws
Posted on 07/22/2024 02:57 AM ()
US President Joe Biden withdraws his candidacy for the November elections in the United States, leaving the country's Democrats to decide who will be the party's nominee for the presidential race.
Planting Peace in Cameroon – the art exhibition at the Apostolic Nunciature
Posted on 07/22/2024 02:53 AM ()
The Apostolic Nunciature in Cameroon, Yaoundé recently opened its doors to host the photographic exhibition Planting Peace from 13 July 2024. The exhibition presents the results of a workshop held recently at the Schools of the Piarist Fathers in Cameroon. Emily Pinna is the visual story teller of the photographs on display.
Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God's gifts
Posted on 07/21/2024 09:49 AM ()
The National Eucharistic Congress in the US city of Indianapolis concludes with the celebration of Mass and a homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who calls for a renewed commitment to Eucharistic and missionary conversion.
Lord's Day Reflection: Come and Rest
Posted on 07/21/2024 07:39 AM ()
As the Church marks the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Come and Rest".
Israeli army intercepts missile from Yemen, sirens wail in Eilat
Posted on 07/21/2024 07:07 AM ()
Yemen’s Houthis say they have targeted Israel’s resort city of Eilat with a ballistic missile.
At Mass in Ukraine Cardinal Parolin invokes the miracle of peace
Posted on 07/21/2024 05:27 AM ()
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, presides at a Mass at the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv in Ukraine. Sent by Pope Francis to visit the country, he encouraged the faithful "not to lose faith even if it seems that evil has the upper hand."
Pope appeals for Olympic Truce for war-torn nations
Posted on 07/21/2024 04:43 AM ()
Pope Francis expresses his wish that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to establish a truce in ongoing wars and that athletes be messengers of peace.
Pope at Angelus: Slow down, reflect, pray to be more caring
Posted on 07/21/2024 04:22 AM ()
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis says that to be more caring and compassionate, we need to slow down from the rush and worries of daily life by spending time in contemplation and prayer to recharge our physical and spiritual energies.
Archbishop Gudziak: Respond to political violence by affirming dignity of all
Posted on 07/21/2024 02:53 AM ()
In the wake of the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump, Archbishop Borys Gudziak – Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development – speaks with Vatican Radio about how Christians can respond to rising threats of political and ideological violence.