Month: May 2023

Christopher Trott, His Majesty’s Ambassador to the Holy See, highlights several new elements of the Coronation, and expresses confidence for a continued fruitful and warm relationship between the British government and the Vatican under the new King. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Pope Francis expresses his sorrow and promises prayers for the victims of heavy flooding in the western and northern provinces of Rwanda. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Speaking in the Dutch city of The Hague, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky calls for a war crimes tribunal to prosecute Russia for alleged atrocities. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

SIGNIS Africa will hold a workshop to ensure Catholic communication practitioners acquire the requisite skills for effective coverage and reporting on news about refugees. The workshop will be held in Uganda from 10 July to 16 July 2023. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Pope Francis encourages Catholic educators to help form young people who are able to transcend ideologies and cultivate the common good. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Vatican Padel and the International Padel Federation promote an important solidarity initiative to help 500 poor families with young children. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

In an interview with Vatican Media, the new prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops, Archbishop Robert Prevost, says, “We are often worried about teaching doctrine, but we risk forgetting that our first duty is to communicate the beauty and joy of knowing Jesus.” Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Pope Francis sends a video message to young people registered for World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugal, and urges them to prepare themselves to encounter others and grow in hope. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

On the sidelines of a book presentation, the Cardinal Secretary of State expresses “surprise” at the words of Russian and Ukrainian officials who said they were unaware of the Vatican peace initiative the Pope mentioned during his flight back from Budapest. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023

Pope Francis addresses participants at a meeting reflecting on the creative commonalities between Christianity and Islam, and he reminds all those present that the purpose of life is one and gives glory to God. Read all  

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May 6, 2023May 6, 2023