END OF LIFE —
Pope at audience: “Death must be welcomed, not administered”
di M.Michela NicolaisWe must say “No” to futile treatment, “yes” to palliative care, but beware not to confuse this help “with unacceptable…
END OF LIFE —
PAEDOPHILIA —
Munich report on abuse. Experts: “Benedict XVI did not lie or perjure himself”
di M.Michela NicolaisAn analysis by advisers of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, released today, along with the Letter, shows that Ratzinger did not…
PAUL VI HALL —
Pope at audience: Beijing Olympic Games: “may them bring about a more fraternal world”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Pope concluded Wednesday’s general audience with an appeal for the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in Beijing. Francis further…
DAY OF PRAYER FOR PEACE IN UKRAINE —
Pope at audience: “Please: War never again!”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis concluded today’s audience with an appeal for peace in Ukraine and a plea not to forget the horror…
MESSAGGE WORLD SOCIAL COMMUNICATIONS DAY —
Pope Francis: “We are losing the ability to listen”
di M.Michela NicolaisIn his Message for the 56th World Day of Social Communications, to be celebrated next May 29, Pope Francis highlights…
PAUL VI HALL —
Pope at audience: “It is essential to protect the rights of all workers”
di M.Michela NicolaisPope Francis concluded Wednesday’s general audience with an appeal for the workers of Air Italy and a plea to “protect…
AUDIENCE —
Pope Francis: to French Catholic Action, “young people in Europe more sceptical and vulnerable, make them grow in commitment”
PAUL VI HALL —
Pope at audience: “What gives you dignity is earning bread”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Pope devoted Wednesday’s general audience to labour, reflecting on the figure of “Saint Joseph the Carpenter”. “Labour is often…
DIPLOMATIC CORPS —
Pope Francis: “Immunise the general population as much as possible”
di M.Michela NicolaisIn the traditional New Year’s address to the members of the Diplomatic Corps, Pope Francis called for “immunising the general…
ROMAN CURIA —
Pope Francis: “all of us are lepers in need of healing”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Pope offered his Christmas greetings to the Roman Curia, highlighting the virtue of humility, an antidote to pride, spiritual…
TWO DOCUMENTS —
Covid-19 and children. Pontifical Academy for Life and Vatican Commission call for global access to vaccines, safe schools, support for orphans and victims of abuse
di Giovanna Pasqualin TraversaThe Pontifical Academy for Life and the Vatican COVID-19 Commission presented in Rome two documents addressing the physical, psychological and…
CHRISTMAS —
Pope at audience: “Those who don’t follow the path of humility only have a mirror in which to look at themselves”
di M.Michela NicolaisThe Pope devoted Wednesday’s general audience to upcoming Christmas, inviting all the faithful to ask for the grace of humility.…
