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Vatican seeks to replace its service vehicles with all-electric fleet
November 13, 2020
As part of its long-running efforts to respect the environment and reduce its use of resources, the Vatican said it was gradually trying to replace all its service vehicles with an all-electric fleet. “Soon we will start collaborating with automobile manufacturers who are able to provide electrical vehicles for evaluation,” said Roberto Mignucci, director of
Without prayer, life can seem troublesome and tedious, Pope says
November 04, 2020
Prayer has the power to take all those things in life that seem like a condemnation and turn them into something good, Pope Francis said. “The trials of life thus change into opportunities to grow in faith and charity,” the pope said Nov. 4 during his weekly general audience, which was livestreamed from the library
Vatican Museums offer online, inside look at collections
October 16, 2020
The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums have launched an online subscription series of on-site interviews, live lectures and a Q&A “coffee hour” with experts to help supporters stay connected during the global pandemic. Because so many visitors and patrons cannot travel during this time, “it’s important to bring the Vatican Museums to
Dante is prophet of hope along life’s journey, Pope says
October 13, 2020
In the run-up to next year's 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri, Pope Francis said he hoped people would read the Italian poet's work, especially the "Divine Comedy," which still resonates today
Pope brings seven people closer to sainthood
September 30, 2020
Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood causes of four Spanish martyrs, an Italian laywoman and two Spanish nuns who founded religious orders.
Learning about Pope John Paul I’s life will help dispel myths, niece says
September 29, 2020
Conspiracy theories and dark intrigue about Pope John Paul I's untimely death just one month after his election should be set aside and his life and legacy made more widely known, his niece has said.
Pope Francis thanks ill and elderly priests for proclaiming the Gospel
September 17, 2020
Pope Francis reminded sick and elderly priests of the sanctifying value of frailty and suffering
Pope names Maltese bishop secretary-general of Synod of Bishops
September 16, 2020
Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Italian Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri as secretary-general of the Synod of Bishops and appointed Maltese Bishop Mario Grech in his place
Life academy promotes ethical ways AI can help food security
September 16, 2020
The Pontifical Academy for Life will launch a new joint project looking at ethical ways artificial intelligence can be used to guarantee food security.
Pontifical Academy to fight mafia’s ‘deviant spirituality’ of Mary
August 20, 2020
Given the many criminal organisations and gangs worldwide that have distorted the true role and image of Mary, a pontifical academy has unveiled a new department dedicated to fighting "this deviant spirituality."
In light of pandemic, Pope will begin new series on social doctrine
August 06, 2020
Pope Francis announced he would begin a new series of general audience talks aimed at helping build "the future that we need."
Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut
August 05, 2020
Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon after a deadly explosion tore through Beirut
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