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01/12/2021

From ‘falling in love’ to mature love: Pope Francis’ message for engaged couples

Archive photo of Pope Francis' visit to the Greek Island of Lesbos where he met migrants and refugees at Moria refugee camp on 16 April 2016

01/12/2021

Pope marks World AIDS Day and asks for prayers for apostolic journey

01/12/2021

World AIDS Day: Sant'Egidio strives to save Africa's future

Migrants and refugees stand next to tents in the Mavrovouni camp on the island of Lesbos, Greece

01/12/2021

46 refugees arrive in Rome from Lesbos through humanitarian corridor

30/11/2021

Pope’s December prayer intention: For Catechists

Faithful members sing during a liturgy at the Church of St. George in Kormakitis, Cyprus.

30/11/2021

Cyprus Church awaits the Pope with joy, love and synodality

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2021.11.30 Famiglia Likesya (puntata 9 di Amoris laetitia.

30/11/2021

Amoris Laetitia: the Church accompanies fragile families

In 10 episodes — one each month — we bring you a video with the Pope’s reflections and first-hand testimonies of families from across the world on the theme of the family. The ...

Children of an Indian Residential School in Canada

29/11/2021

Church in Canada prays for healing and reconciliation with First Nations

Late Bishop Camillo Ballin, former Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia

30/11/2021

Bahrain inaugurates Cathedral of Mary Queen of Arabia

1931 - 2021
90th anniversary
of Vatican Radio

41 languages, 69 nationalities, 12,000 broadcast hours each year. Via satellite, digital platforms, or radio waves, the Pope's Radio reaches every corner of the globe.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State

30/11/2021

EU withdraws communication manual which dropped use of word "Christmas"

A European Commission document calling for the use of "inclusive" language will be rewritten after it generated controversy. Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, says “this is not the ...

30/11/2021

Australian Bishops encourage parishes to welcome people with disability

On the occasion of the International Day of People with Disability, on 3 December, the lead bishop for Disability issues in the Australian Bishops’ Conference is encouraging Catholic communities to ...