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'Medjugorje contains a river of good even amid human weakness'
Posted on 09/19/2024 08:34 AM ()
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith presents the document “The Queen of Peace” on the spiritual experience in the Bosnian town of Medjugorje, saying Pope Francis' approval is based on the pastoral reality and not evaluations about its supernatural nature.
Pope sends message to book launch on promoting peace
Posted on 09/19/2024 07:45 AM ()
Pope Francis sends a message to participants at a book presentation in Tenerife, Spain, on a publication in Spanish focusing on the "Past, Present and Future of Transitional Justice: The Latin American experience in the construction of world peace."
Jesuits in Myanmar appeal for urgent aid as Typhoon Yagi leaves 300 dead
Posted on 09/19/2024 05:09 AM ()
As Typhoon Yagi hits Myanmar and leaves at least 300 dead, the Jesuit provincial in the country says the need for humanitarian aid is enormous, with many people enduring high flood waters and a lack of electricity.
Pope: ‘Organized crime inflicts a deep wound on society’
Posted on 09/19/2024 05:02 AM ()
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a conference focused on employing assets confiscated from the mafia for the benefit of society.
Medjugorje and the perspective of the Church
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:49 AM ()
As the Dicastery for the Docrine of the Faith announces its approval for devotion linked to Medjugorje, Mons. Armando Matteo, the Dicastery’s Secretary, reviews the timeline of various commissions and bishops’ statements regarding the alleged apparitions at the Shrine.
Pope to Laudato Si' Centre for Higher Education: Let's safeguard God-given Creation
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:30 AM ()
Pope Francis express his gratitude to the Laudato Si' Centre for Higher Education, and encourages them in their efforts to safeguarding the always-more-vulnerable environment.
The shepherd's heart and the people's faith
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:30 AM ()
Our Editorial Director says Pope Francis' approval for Medjugorje was made possible thanks to the recognition of the positive fruits of the spiritual experience lived in that place, along with the pastoral approach of the Pope.
Pope Francis grants approval for Medjugorje devotion
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:30 AM ()
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, with the assent of Pope Francis, grants approval for devotion linked to Medjugorje, recognizing the abundant spiritual fruits received at the Sanctuary of the Queen of Peace without making a declaration on the supernatural character of the Marian apparitions.
New docudrama to feature St. Pio of Pietrelcina
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:08 AM ()
A new docudrama is set to premiere on the feast day of St. Pio of Pietrelcina to highlight the life of the Italian Catholic priest and stigmatist.
Pope to religious: 'Take decisive steps to follow Christ'
Posted on 09/19/2024 03:00 AM ()
Pope Francis encourages religious gathered in Rome for their General Chapters to take "decisive steps in following Christ" and look at the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model.