Pope Francis publishes a motu proprio on Friday to redefine the use of the pre-Vatican missal granting the decision to allow its use the local bishops. Groups attending the pre-Vatican liturgy must not deny the validity of the liturgical reform…
A Day of Prayer for migrants established by the Italian Episcopal Conference calls on Christians to become messengers of peace and teachers of civilization. In the first five months of 2021, more than 630 men, women and children drowned in…
Interview with EBU’s director general on the challenges for public service media in the pandemic era. For the leader of the European Broadcasting Union, good journalism is under threat on many fronts but can survive the crossfire and even thrive.…
The 84-year-old ailing rights activist breathed his last on July 5 in a Mumbai Hospital, where he was being treated for Covid-19. Father Swamy was a Jesuit for 64 years, and a priest for 51 years. Father Stan Swamy, the…
The 45-year-old Estonian theologian was elected by the Federation Council on Saturday. She is the first woman and first representative from Eastern Europe to hold this position: " I pray for the guidance of God’s Spirit." She succeeds Rev. Dr…
Pope Francis names Fr Luigi Maria Epicoco, from the Archdiocese of L’Aquila, Italy, as ecclesiastical assistant for the Dicastery for Communication and editorialist for L’Osservatore Romano. In an interview with Vatican News, Fr Epicoco describes communication as a channel for…
On the occasion of the First World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Francis grants Plenary Indulgences to grandparents, the elderly and all the faithful who participate “motivated by a true spirit of penance and charity.” In a note…
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of June, and invites everyone to pray for those preparing for marriage, which is “a vocation born from the heart.” “Is it true, what some people say—that young people don’t want…
Pope Francis sends his condolences upon the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim, who was the first priest, bishop and Cardinal of Brunei. The Pope had made him a Cardinal 6 months ago, on 28 November 2020. Cardinal Cornelius Sim, the…
Pope Francis sends a video message to launch the new Laudato si' Action Platform, bringing the Laudato si' Year to a close but continuing the battle to protect our common home. In his video message for the launch of the Laudato…