The Statute for the Vatican’s Secretariat for Communications was published on Thursday, saying its aim was “to respond to the current media reality, characterized by the presence and development of digital media and their increasing social interaction.” It said this evolving situation called for a reorganization of the Apostolic See’sContinue Reading
Vatican: Pope Francis has expressed his sadness for the killing of two Mexican priests and has sent a telegramme of condolences assuring their diocese and families of his prayers. Father Alejo Nabor Jimenez Juarez and Father José Alfredo Suarez de la Cruz were abducted from their Church in the StateContinue Reading
Sudheendra Kulkarni was among 450 religious representatives at AssisiContinue Reading
Vatican City: Nuncios must be missionaries of the Gospel in every corner of the world, “going out” physically, culturally and through prayer and Adoration. This was underlined this morning by Pope Francis celebrating Mass in Casa Santa Marta with the papal representatives from around the world, on the occasion ofContinue Reading
In cases of marriage between a Latin Catholic and an Eastern Catholic, the new code clarifies that only a priest may officiateContinue Reading
Pope Francis used the words martyr or martyrdom 10 times during his homilyContinue Reading
The plight of those who suffer today should motivate Christians to offer new signs of mercyContinue Reading
Vatican: Among the thousands of pilgrims and visitors present in St Peter’s Square for the Pope’s general audience on Wednesday was a group of Anglicans from all over the world who are taking part in a week long study course on Christian leadership. Organised by the Anglican Centre in Rome,Continue Reading
After officiating the canonization Mass for Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Sunday, Pope Francis played host to 1,500 poor people from a number of Italian cities, throwing them a pizza party in the Vatican. The Vatican brought in a team of some 20 pizza bakers, complete with three mobile ovens,Continue Reading
New Delhi: External Affairs minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday called on Pope Francis at the Vatican. “Stronger ties with the Holy See. EAM @SushmaSwaraj called on @Pontifex at the Vatican, on her final day in Rome,” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Vikas Swarup tweeted. Sushma Swaraj visited Rome to attend theContinue Reading
