Pope Francis reflected on Saint Joseph as the father of Jesus in his catechesis this Wednesday, January 5, the first general audience of 2022, and highlighted the importance of biological, spiritual and adoptive fatherhood and motherhood. “I wish that the institutions are always ready to help in this regard of adoption, seriously monitoring, but also … Read more
Francisco Bergoglio He was born on December 17, 1936, the son of Italian emigrants: his father, Mario, was an employee on the railroad, while his mother was a housewife and took care of the education of her five children. He studied chemical technician, and later entered the diocesan seminary of Villa Devoto. On March 11, … Read more
Pope Francis stressed that this December 8th concludes the Year dedicated to Saint Joseph, Patron of the Universal Church, and prayed that he be a guide on the path of holiness. In addition, the Holy Father indicated that on December 10 the Jubilee will also conclude in the Shrine of the Virgin of Loreto on … Read more
First modification: 18/08/2021 – 18:47 – The United States confirmed that it will offer a third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine to its population due to studies that prove that inoculants lose effectiveness over time. In other news, Pope Francis encouraged the population to get vaccinated against Covid-19 and Mexico approved the use of the … Read more
Tomás Vilaça, the seven-year-old Portuguese boy who had a neuroblastoma for a year, died this Sunday. The little boy was undergoing an experimental treatment at the Vall d’Hebrón Hospital in Barcelona, according to Portuguese media. Last February, Tomás received the call from the Pope. Ana, the boy’s mother, did not respond and Francisco left a … Read more
news March 27, 2021 Pope Francisco The words of Pope Francis A year ago, on March 27, 2020, in the antechurch of St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis prayed and blessed urbi et orbi to a world affected by the pandemic, shaken by uncertainty like the disciples in the boat in the midst of the storm … Read more
On March 10, the names of the new members of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America were announced. The Bishops appointed by Pope Francis come from Spain, Mexico, Brazil, the United States and Colombia. Vatican City Pope Francis has appointed members of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to the cardinals: Orani João Tempesta, archbishop … Read more
Pope Francis tells Iraqis that he visits them as “pilgrim of peace” after years of war and terrorism Pope Francis assured in a message to Iraqis that he visits the country as a “pilgrim of peace, after years of war and terrorism”. “I come as a pilgrim (…) to implore the Lord for forgiveness and … Read more
The Vatican signed a decree this Thursday (02.18.2021) that indicates that it may “end the employment relationship” of employees who refuse to be vaccinated against COVID-19 if they do not have “proven health reasons.” The sanctions provided for in Article 6 refer to a 2011 Vatican law that already provided “responsibility and consequences” for city-state … Read more
The Latin American Episcopal Council, Celam, will present this Sunday the Ecclesial Assembly of Latin America and the Caribbean, from the Basilica of Guadalupe, in Mexico City, starting at 10:45 am (local time), within the framework of Sunday of the Word and of the 55th World Day of Social Communications. Vatican City This Sunday, this … Read more