Speaking to 300 members the Italian Youth Missionary Service (SERMIG) Pope Francis praises the organization’s tireless work with young people to build fraternity and peace inspired by the Gospel, reminding them that peace always comes from God. “War can be done without God, but peace can be done only with Him”. Pope Francis stressed this…
“Father, into your hands I commend my spirit” ( Lk 23:46). These were the final words spoken by the Lord on the cross; his last breath, as it were, which summed up what had been his entire life: a ceaseless self-entrustment into the hands of his Father. His were hands of forgiveness and compassion, healing and mercy,…
The Holy See Press Office announces “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” as the theme for the 57th World Communications Day. “Speak with the heart: Veritatem facientes in caritate” (Doing the truth in charity) is the theme for World Day of Social Communications 2023, announced the Holy See Press Office on Thursday. The…
The degradation of education and a ‘brain drain’ are the latest tragedies in Ukraine, as the country continues to be battered by war as Russia’s invasion continues. However, these issues can be mitigated if forces join together to guarantee safety and adequate bomb shelters in the war-torn country. This was the message expressed by a…
Pope Francis on Sunday reminded believers that the Lord, who is present in the Eucharist, takes each and everyone of us to heart, cares for us and satisfies our need for nourishment, companionship, consolation. Addressing pilgrims gathered for the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, the Pope noted that on this Sunday, 19 June, the Solemnity…
Pope Francis says we must help those suffering in war-torn Ukraine. The Holy Father made his 56th appeal for peace in the war-afflicted nation during his remarks to Italian faithful and pilgrims gathered at his Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter’s Square. “Please,” the Pope appealed, “let us not forget the war-torn people of Ukraine”…
