Tag: Vatican
Pope Francis speaks directly to the Ukrainian people after nine months of war
Pope Francis wrote to the Ukrainian people. In an unpublished open letter, the sovereign pontiff expresses his closeness to the inhabitants of the country who live the daily life of…
In the spotlight: the Ocean Viking, end of the odyssey, beginning of the Franco-Italian crisis
The humanitarian ship ocean viking transporting migrants, was finally authorized by France to dock at the military port of Toulon. A double first during this arm wrestling. Because never boat…
Vatican embarrassed by revelations about Cardinal Ricard
A figure of the Church of France, Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard created astonishment by admitting, via a message read Monday, November 7 by the president of the episcopate to the plenary…
Pope Francis plans to come to the DRC and South Sudan in early 2023
François wants to go to the DRC and South Sudan, as he confirmed to African students on Tuesday 1 November. An apostolic trip was to be held in early July…
China and the Vatican renew their agreement on the appointment of bishops
Signed for the first time in 2018 and renewed for the first time in October 2020, this historic agreement has been extended for two additional years. Despite the difficulties sometimes…
Pope Francis gathers all his cardinals in Rome to discuss the future of the Church
The sovereign pontiff summoned all the cardinals on August 29 and 30 to the Vatican. This is the first time since 2014 that such a meeting has taken place. This…
who are the twenty new cardinals created by Pope Francis?
Pope Francis creates this Saturday twenty new cardinals during a ceremony that he will preside in the basilica of Saint Peter. Sixteen of them, aged under 80, will be electors…
influential Cardinal Ouellet accused of sexual assault, Vatican embarrassment
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, cited for a time among the favorites to become pope, is accused of sexual assault. A woman explains that she was forcibly kissed and touched when he…
Swiss guard tasked with protecting Pope Francis fainted
During Pope Francis’ weekly speech at the Vatican, the Swiss Guard tasked with guarding him fainted. The officers lifted the fainted guard and led him out of the Paul VI…
Pope Francis calls for not forgetting Somalia
At the end of the Angelus prayer on Sunday August 14 in Saint Peter’s Square, the Sovereign Pontiff appealed to the international community to mobilize towards the Horn of Africa.…