Tag: the Vatican

The British monarchs plan to visit the Vatican in early April, in what will be their first trip as monarchs to the smallest country in the world.

God tells Christians not to be afraid because he is always close, accompanying the faithful throughout their lives and through all their challenges, Pope Francis said.

The Vatican's top diplomat met with papal representatives to various Middle Eastern countries to discuss possible avenues toward peace in the region and the state of the Catholic Church there.

George Weigel writes on how the US ambassador to the Holy See represents one sovereign actor, the United States, to another, addressing global diplomacy and mutual concerns.

In the annals of historical boorishness, it would be hard to find something more egregious than the Holy See’s timing as it renewed its 2018 agreement with the People’s Republic of China, writes George Weigel.

Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa has been the official preacher of the Vatican for almost 45 years. Now the cardinal is 90 years old and the pope has already appointed his successor.

Pope Francis discusses how no-one only takes and never gives, as he hosted a group of visitors experiencing homelessness and volunteers who assist them.

The Vatican secretary of state said his prayer for Donald J Trump is that God would grant him wisdom "because that is the main virtue of those who govern according to the Bible."

The Vatican has inaugurated a new pilgrim centre which will serve as an information stop for those visiting St Peter's basilica.

Members of the Synod of Bishops must engage in genuine dialogue with those holding differing views, avoid pushing personal agendas and remain open to changing their minds about what is best for the church, Pope Francis said.

Archbishop Timothy Costelloe from Perth, reflected on the synodal journey so far in his homily for the 368 members of the Synod of Bishops, gathered at the Vatican for a two-day retreat ahead of the opening of the second session of the synod 2 October.

Some members of the Synod of Bishops may need to let go of old ways of doing things and others may need to let go of a desire to make everything new; instead, all of them must allow the Holy Spirit to speak, said Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe.