Are you unable to see the newsletter? Watch online Newsletter 14/02/2019 Pope Francis addresses the opening ceremony of the 42nd annual Governing Council meeting of the International Fund for Agricultural Development. Pope Francis tells staff of the International Fund for Agricultural Development that God appreciates their work to eradicate poverty and hunger in rural areas ... Pope Francis on Feb. 14 met participants in the plenary assembly of the Vatican Congregation for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments that is ... Pope Francis meets with a group of 38 delegates from 31 indigenous populations who are attending the 4th Fourth Global Meeting of the Indigenous Peoples Forum. ... Pope Francis sends his greetings to the Italo-Albanese Eparchy of Lungro for its 100th anniversary. A transcript of Pope Francis’ conversation with members of the Society of Jesus on 27 January in Panama has been published by “La Civiltà Cattolica” magazine. At a Consistory of cardinals on July 1, Pope Francis formally approved Blessed John Henry Newman’s canonisation which will take place on Sunday, 13 October. A ... On 12 February 88 years ago, the day after the anniversary of signing of the Lateran Pact, Pope Pius XI inaugurated the Vatican Radio. Pope Francis on 12 Feb. authorized the Congregation for the Causes of Saints to promulgate 8 decrees including those of Card. Newman and Sr. Mariam Thresia. Pope Francis tells the faithful during his weekly General Audience that prayer with God is a silent dialogue with love at its core, where there is no pretence. The Roméo Dallaire Child Soldiers Initiative brings the perspective of the security sector to the urgent need to end the use of child soldiers in conflicts ... VATICAN The Galileo Foundation is promoting Pope Francis’ aim of ending human trafficking and modern slavery, according to its president and philanthropist members. CHURCH Candles of Atonement to be lit in Cathedrals and parishes in Ireland to mark the Day of Prayer for Victims and Survivors of abuse Msgr. Kevin W. Irwin, Dean Emeritus and Research Professor of Theology at The Catholic University of America, Washington, D.C., reflects on Pope Francis’ call ... WORLD Major riots throughout Haiti have killed at least 4 people and injured scores, as protesters call for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise. Go to the site www.vaticannews.va |