Vatican News
- October 3, 2023 - 6:08pm
On Tuesday evening, Archbishop Jaime Spengler of Porto Alegre, Brazil, and President of the Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM), proclaims the homily during the Holy Mass he celebrated for the synod members, fraternal delegates and special invitees currently on retreat prior to participating in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which begins tomorrow, 4 October.
- October 3, 2023 - 3:33pm
After the ceremony in which Pope Francis created 21 new Cardinals, Tanzania’s new Cardinal, Protase Rugambwa, was celebrated in a thanksgiving ceremony organised by the Tanzanian community in Italy.
- October 3, 2023 - 3:16pm
Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made clear his nation expects to start talks on joining the European Union as early as this year despite divisions within the EU about that issue. Zelensky made the announcement after a surprise EU foreign ministers meeting in Ukraine's capital.
- October 3, 2023 - 2:25pm
Ahead of the publication of Pope Francis’ new Encyclical Letter updating the Laudato Si’, the lead Bishop for Environmental Issues of the Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) says that it will be a further pressing call to address the current climate and environmental crisis with immediate action.
- October 3, 2023 - 2:04pm
Reflecting on the day's Gospel, Benedictine nun and former abbess Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a meditation prior to evening Mass on Tuesday, the third and final day of the retreat for participants in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
- October 3, 2023 - 12:17pm
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the faith has published a series of responses to questions posed by Cardinal Duka on behalf of the Czech Bishops conference. The questions concern the proper interpretation of the Apostolic Exhortation Amoris Laetitia.
- October 3, 2023 - 11:40am
The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) launches a list of migration policy recommendations to mark Italy’s National Day of Remembrance for migrants and refugees.
- October 3, 2023 - 11:00am
On Tuesday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘The Spirit of Truth’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.
- October 3, 2023 - 9:13am
On Tuesday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘Authority’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.
- October 3, 2023 - 8:34am
The pandemic had prevented the Roman parish of San Gioacchino in Prati, in the shadow of the Vatican, from a meaningful tradition, but this year, ahead of the Synod in the Vatican, the parish's families and pastor, 'Padre Pietro,' join together to relaunch a special parish celebration full of faith and cheer.
- October 2, 2023 - 7:00pm
On Monday evening, Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay, Australia, celebrates Holy Mass for the Memorial of the Guardian Angels, and preaches the homily for synod members, fraternal delegates and special invitees currently on retreat prior to participating in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which begins on 4 October.
- October 2, 2023 - 4:25pm
This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology that led to the mRNA COVID vaccines. Among them is a Hungarian woman who continued her research despite opposition.
- October 2, 2023 - 4:11pm
Ten people including three children have died and sixty have been injured, after the roof of a church collapsed during Sunday mass in the North East of Mexico. The tragedy happened during a Baptism service.
- October 2, 2023 - 3:36pm
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has published Pope Francis' response to "dubia" (questions; literally "doubts") presented by five Cardinals. The questions concerning the interpretation of Divine Revelation, the blessing of same-sex unions, synodality as a constitutive dimension of the Church, the priestly ordination of women, and repentance as a necessary condition for sacramental absolution.
- October 2, 2023 - 3:20pm
Over the weekend, on the Second National Day of Prayer in Côte d’Ivoire, the country was again consecrated to the Virgin Mary.
- October 2, 2023 - 2:38pm
The International Day of Non-Violence is not only to commemorate the birth of Mahatma Gandhi but also to celebrate the timeless principles he upheld, says António Guterres, the UN Secretary-General - values that include fairness, respect for others, and the effectiveness of nonviolent protest.
- October 2, 2023 - 2:23pm
Reflecting on the day’s Gospel, Benedictine nun and former abbess Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a reflection prior to evening Mass on Monday during the retreat for participants in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.
- October 2, 2023 - 12:30pm
In his address to the Little Sisters of Jesus, Pope Francis encourages them to continue their “silent work” in a world polluted by appearances and indifference, following the example of St. Charles de Foucauld, the “Universal Brother".
- October 2, 2023 - 11:49am
Salesian Fr. Giordano Piccinotti, former Under Secretary of the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See is appointed the institution’s new President. His predecessor, Bishop Nunzio Galantino, expresses his gratitude at the conclusion of his five-year mandate.
- October 2, 2023 - 11:15am
On Monday morning, Dominican Friar and former Master of the Order of Preachers, Father Timothy Radcliffe, reflected on the meaning of ‘Conversation on the way to Emmaus’ with those who will participate in the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops set to begin on Wednesday, 4 October.