Category: Vatican News
Holy See “disappointed” by the report of the Human Rights Council
– The methodology proposed in the report may in turn become a manifestation of discrimination, the representative of the Holy See to the UN is convinced. Read also 02/26/2021 Vatican: the hidden impact of the pandemic cannot be underestimated 02/24/2021 Vatican – UN: pandemic threatens human rights 07/18/2019 Holy See on religious persecution in the […]
New genes for rare diseases identified
– The results of the study were presented at the Vatican clinic on the eve of World Rare Disease Day. Read also 03/01/2021 Dad: to bring sick children the caress of God Olga Sakun – Vatican City Despite the pandemic, in 2020 the Vatican Children’s Clinic “Bambino Gesu” gave the name to 13 rare genetic […]
Benedict XVI: “There are no two Popes”
Pope Retired Benedict XVI (December 2015) (AFP or licensors) Retired Pope Benedict XVI’s interview with Corriere della Sera: resignation was “a difficult decision,” but it was done “absolutely deliberately, and I am sure I did the right thing.” Vatican News The resignation from the pontificate, which took effect eight years ago, was a difficult decision, […]
Three Calls to Repentance: A Sermon by Cardinal Cantalamessa
Sermon by Cantalamessa to the Roman Curia (ANSA) Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa delivered the first Lenten sermon addressed to the Roman Curia: the papal preacher dedicated it to the theme of repentance, taking as a basis the call of Jesus Christ, which sounded at the beginning of His public ministry: “The time is fulfilled and the […]
Calendar of the Pope’s services for Holy Week
Way of the Cross in St. Peter’s Square (April 10, 2020) (Vatican Media) The Vatican Press Hall has unveiled the timetable for Pope Francis’s services from Palm Sunday to Monday in the Octave of Easter. Victor Vladimirov – Vatican City All ceremonies, which during this period will be led by Pope Francis, will be held […]
Vatican: the WASH project and the importance of drinking water in healthcare facilities
The Department of Holistic Human Development Service has released an update on the WASH project on access to drinking water, sanitation and hygiene in Church health facilities. Victor Vladimirov – Vatican City The program was developed by the Vatican Department in collaboration with monastic congregations, episcopates, the International Caritas Foundation and the American organization Global […]
Secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission: “The Bible describes a woman according to the archetypes of the era”
Nuria Calduk-Benages Recently, Pope Francis appointed Nuria Calduk-Benages, a nun from the Congregation of Missionaries of the Sagrada Familia of Nazareth, as Secretary of the Pontifical Biblical Commission. In an interview with Vatican News, Sister Nuria, the first woman in history to hold the post, spoke about her research, particularly on female images in the […]
Bambino Gesu: Surgery to Rescue a Baby Born in the 25th Week
– The operation was carried out as part of an innovative program to help premature babies with very low birth weight. The program will be presented in May this year at the European symposium on the new methodology. Read also 07/08/2020 Vatican: unique operation to separate Siamese twins Read also 01/05/2021 “Bambino Gesu”: the most […]
“Lateran Patriarchate” will open to visitors
Pope Francis and Cardinal De Donatis (Vatican Media) The premises adjacent to the pulpit of the Roman bishop will become a museum space. Olga Sakun – Vatican City Promulgated Pope Francis’ message to Cardinal Angelo De Donatis, Vicar of His Holiness for the Diocese of Rome and Archpriest of the Lateran Basilica of St. John. […]
Protecting Children from Violence: Pope Welcomes Symposium Participants
– Sexual violence is an evil, the severity of which must be fully realized and combated at all levels. Olga Sakun – Vatican City Pope Francis welcomed the participants to the international online symposium on the prevention of child sexual abuse. The meeting was organized by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors with […]
