World Children’s Day Committee moves to Dicastery for Laity, Family, Life
From an organization directly under the Pope’s authority, the Pontifical Committee for the World Day of Children—established last year by...
Pope Francis: Ministries of lector and acolyte to be open to women
Pope Francis changes the Code of Canon Law to institutionalize what is already allowed in practice: the access of lay women to the service of the Word and the Altar. The Pope explains his decision in a letter to Cardinal Ladaria.
First World Day for Grandparents and Elderly scheduled for 25 July
The Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life announces the first World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly under the theme “I am with you always”.
Earth Day: Reaching every corner of the globe for a brighter future
The President of the Earth Day Network speaks of the importance of the Day, for all members of society, and about how a true education on the matter could help to bring people....
Pope Francis released from hospital returns to Vatican
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has confirmed that the Holy Father was discharged from Agostino Gemelli Hospital shortly after 10.30 this morning.
First Dalit Cardinal: My mission, help as many poor children as possible
The first “Dalit” Cardinal in history, Archbishop Anthony Poola of Hyderabad, India, who will be created Cardinal at the 27 August...