In a powerful address at the Council of Europe Summit in Reykjavík, Iceland, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, called upon European leaders to engage in “creative efforts for peace” in Ukraine. Expressing the Holy See’s unwavering commitment to contributing to peace-building, Cardinal Parolin stressed the urgency of…
Vatican Announces Pope’s Efforts to Mediate in Ukrainian Conflict In a bid to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine, Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, head of the Italian bishops conference, to embark on a peace mission, the Vatican announced on Saturday. The Pope had previously…
A car driven by an individual exhibiting signs of psychiatric issues forcefully broke through a Vatican gate on Thursday evening, bypassing Swiss Guards and entering a palace courtyard before being apprehended by the police, according to the Holy See. Despite the Vatican gendarmes firing a shot at the car’s front…
Zelenskiy’s Meeting with Pope Francis Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy had a meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Saturday to discuss the ongoing war with Russia. Zelenskiy expressed his gratitude and respect to the Pope, emphasizing the honor of meeting him. The two leaders engaged in a private conversation for approximately 40 minutes, during which Zelenskiy presented Pope Francis with a bulletproof vest adorned with an image of the…
Pope Francis has announced his intention to visit Portugal in August to attend World Youth Day, a gathering of young Catholics from around the world, which is to be held in Lisbon. The pope plans to visit the shrine of Fatima, a pilgrimage site where he declared sainthood for two young shepherds who had visions of the Virgin Mary over 100 years ago. During his previous visit to Fatima in…
Pope Francis has opened up about false accusations made against him by the Argentine government over a decade ago, stating that they wanted “to cut my head off” by backing false claims that he had collaborated with the military dictatorship of the 1970s. The Pope made these comments during a private conversation with Jesuits in Hungary and were later published in the Italian Jesuit journal Civilta Cattolica on Tuesday. Relationship…
Pope Francis has revealed that the Vatican is involved in a peace mission aimed at ending the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking to reporters during a flight back from Hungary on Sunday, the pontiff stated that there is an ongoing mission but declined to give further details. “I am willing to do everything that has to be done,” he said, “I think that peace is always made by opening channels. You can never achieve peace through closure…This is not…
Women Allowed to Vote in Roman Catholic Church Synod In a groundbreaking move towards inclusiveness in decision-making within the Roman Catholic Church, Pope Francis has granted women the right to vote for the first time at a global meeting of bishops scheduled for October. Previously, women could only attend the synods as auditors without voting rights. The new rules will now enable five religious sisters to have voting rights at the synod, an advisory body to the Pope. Representation of…
Ongoing Clashes Between Military Factions Continue Despite Cease-Fire Pope Francis has called for an immediate end to the violence in Sudan, stating that the situation there remains grave. Speaking during the traditional Sunday prayer at St. Peter’s Square in the Vatican, the Pope addressed the developments in Sudan and appealed for an end to the violence and a return to the path of dialogue. The ongoing clashes between rival military factions, the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, have…
Algeria has once again brought attention to the urgent matter of compensating victims affected by landmines planted during the era of French colonization. These landmines have caused devastating consequences, resulting in over 7,000 casualties and leaving many with permanent disabilities. The repercussions of this historical atrocity continue to be felt long after Algeria achieved independence. President of the National Association for Landmine Victims in Algeria Mohammed Jouadi reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of his organization to seek compensation from the French…
Pope Francis Supports Full Investigation into 40-Year-Old Disappearance of Vatican Schoolgirl Emanuela Orlandi Pope Francis has expressed his support for a thorough investigation into the 40-year-old mystery surrounding the disappearance of Vatican schoolgirl Emanuela Orlandi. On Tuesday, her brother met with a Vatican investigator, who has been granted full authority by the Pope to uncover the truth behind the case. Emanuela Orlandi, the daughter of a Vatican usher, disappeared on June 22, 1983, at the age of 15 after attending…
In his Easter message on Sunday, Pope Francis appeared to ask Russians to seek the truth about their country’s invasion of Ukraine and appealed for dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians following recent violence.The 86-year-old Pope presided over a solemn Easter day Mass in St. Peter’s Square, later delivering his twice-yearly “Urbi et Orbi” (to the city and the world) message and blessing. Addressing a crowd of about 100,000, he spoke of the world’s darkness and gloom and prayed to God…
Pope Francis was advised by doctors to miss the outdoor evening “Way of the Cross” procession at Rome’s Colosseum on Good Friday due to health concerns. Last week, the Pope was hospitalized for bronchitis and has since been recovering. As a precaution, he followed the service from his Vatican residence, considering the recent drop in temperature in Italy and light snowfall in Rome’s outskirts. The 86-year-old Pope usually sits outdoors near the upper section of the Colosseum during the traditional…
The 86-year-old pontiff makes a quick recovery and returns to Vatican residence ahead of Holy Week Pope Francis attended a Palm Sunday service in St Peter’s Square, a day after he was discharged from hospital following successful treatment for a severe bout of bronchitis. The 86-year-old pontiff was driven into the huge esplanade, sitting in the back of an open-topped vehicle as it passed through the crowds, before descending and starting the service from his position beneath an ancient Egyptian…
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