Vatican: Abdullah bin Fahad Allaidan, advisor to the Minister of Islamic Affairs of Saudi Arabia met Pope Francis at the Vatican on Nov 22. The Saudi Arabian representative expressed the admiration and esteem they have for him in the Saudi Arabian kingdom. The pope thanked him for his words.“Thank you.Continue Reading
Vatican:Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Myanmar, saying his upcoming trip to the country is meant “to confirm the faith of Myanmar’s Catholic community”. The Holy Father makes his Apostolic Journey to Myanmar on 27-30 November 2017. “I am coming to proclaim the Gospel ofContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to health workers and organizations, saying compassion is the heart of what they do, and stressed the need for a more equitable distribution resources and services throughout the world. “A healthcare organization that is efficient and capable of addressing inequalities cannot forgetContinue Reading
Rome: Ahead of his late November visit to Myanmar, Pope Francis has sent a video to the local population, saying he’s coming to proclaim the Gospel, featuring a message of “reconciliation, forgiveness and peace.” Given the social, ethnic and religious tensions dividing Myanmar today, prominently including the dramatic situation facingContinue Reading
Father Raymond J. de Souza It is not quite right to say that married priests are coming to the Catholic Church — they have been here for quite some time. But recent decisions by Pope Francis mean that something new is almost certainly coming in a few years — theContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis became the proud new owner of a special papal-themed Lamborghini Huracán, which was given to him by company execs at the Vatican. The special edition car, however, will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s in London and the proceeds given to four charities in Pope Francis’ name. and will be auctionedContinue Reading
Pope Francis shares concerns about rising sea levels and increasingly intense weather systemsContinue Reading
This was Pope Francis’ first comments since he was publicly accused of spreading heresyContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis is putting a stop to the sale of cigarettes and tobacco inside Vatican City State. A statement released on Nov 9 by Greg Burke, Director of the Holy See Press Office, explained that the Holy See “cannot be cooperating with a practice that is clearly harming the health of people.” Citing theContinue Reading
Rome: Pope Francis made the Eucharist the focus of his weekly general audience Nov. 8 and emphasized the importance of attending and being participant at Mass in order to fully experience our relationship with God. “The priest who celebrates Mass says: ‘Lift up your hearts.’ He doesn’t say: ‘Lift upContinue Reading
