VATICAN CITY.— At a time when racism and contempt “grow like discord” in the world, it is necessary to “globalize solidarity,” both nationally and internationally, Pope Francis invited volunteers of the Italian Red Cross (CRI), whom he received yesterday in audience on the occasion of the 160th anniversary of the founding of this organization. The … Read more
VATICAN CITY.- This Sunday, the Pope Francisco encouraged politicians to “stop a little and try and negotiate” the peace in Ukraine and between Israel and Palestineand expressed his support for “all” those who work to reduce war tensions. “May our prayer for peace not fail, for a just and lasting peace, in particular for the … Read more
VATICAN CITY.— This Wednesday, during the general audiencehe Pope Francisco saved a minute of silence for all the young soldiers killed “in the madness of war” and especially remembered Oleksandrea 23-year-old Ukrainian fighter killed in Donetsk, Ukraine. “Let us not forget Ukraine, so martyred and with so many dead,” said the holy father, while showing … Read more
VATICAN CITY.- The Pope Francisco celebrated the Chrism mass with which the call opens Paschal Triduum from Easterand in his homily, he asked priests to free themselves from selfishness and ambitions and to always forgive and cry for others. At the mass of this Holy Thursday commemorates the institution of the sacrament of priestly order … Read more
VATICAN CITY.- The Pope Francisco He asked for the gift of peace for “people exhausted by war, by hunger, by all forms of oppression,” in an appeal after the prayer of the Queen of Heaven from Easter Monday leaning out St. Peter’s Square from the window of the apostolic palace. He Pope Francisco thanked all … Read more
2023-12-13 19:27:00 (CNN Spanish) — Pope Francis said that he does not want to be buried in the Vatican in an interview given this Tuesday to the Mexican media N+. The highest pontiff, who will turn 87 on Sunday, December 17, pointed out that he wants his remains to rest in the Basilica of Santa … Read more
2023-11-25 10:17:11 Pope Francis suspended all his scheduled audiences this Saturday due to “a slight flu condition,” the Vatican reported. “The Holy Father’s audiences scheduled for this morning have been canceled due to a slight flu condition,” reported the director of the Holy See Press Office Matteo Bruni in a statement. The pontiff, who will … Read more
2023-11-21 17:31:25 l Pope Francis communicated with the elected president of La Libertad Avanza, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in the elections that established him as the next national leader. This was confirmed by sources close to the libertarian Argentine News, during the second day after the victory in the runoff over … Read more