On the occasion of the liturgical feast of the Apostle Saint Thomas, which is celebrated on July 3, we invite you to go beyond the remembered episode of disbelief in the resurrection of Christ that the Bible narrates and learn some key facts about his life and legacy to the […]
Controversies
Do not let them steal your hope!: The Pope to the people of the Congo and South Sudan
Despite not having been able to travel, Pope Francis wanted to convey his closeness to the people of the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan through a video message published this Saturday, July 2 Today Pope Francis planned to travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congowhere he […]
Bishop Gänswein’s moving tears over the "road" to Heaven by Benedict XVI
The personal secretary of Benedict XVI, Msgr. Georg Gänswein, could not hold back his tears as he recalled a moving phrase that today’s Pope Emeritus told him, and the scene has moved the world. Sobbing, Msgr. Gänswein recalled that Benedict XVI once told him that “I would never have believed […]
Pope Francis asks to pray during the month of July especially for the elderly
The Vatican published this Friday, July 1, the prayer intention of Pope Francis: The elderly. “Let us pray for the elders who represent the roots and memory of a peopleso that their experience and wisdom help the youngest to look to the future with hope and responsibility”, the Pope asked […]
National strike ends in Ecuador: Church mediates agreement between Government and protesters
With the mediation of the Ecuadorian Episcopal Conference (CEE), this June 30 an agreement was reached between the Government and the indigenous representatives that put an end to the national strike, after 18 days of protests. With the presence of government authorities and representatives of CONAIE, FEINE and FENOCIN, and […]
Today we remember the holy protomartyrs of Rome, victims of the first persecution
Today, June 30, we remember the “Holy Protomartyrs of the Holy Roman Church”. These died during the first persecution in history organized against the Catholic Church (second half of the 1st century). They suffered terrible torments and gave their lives just to call themselves “Christians”, followers of Jesus of Nazareth. […]
They remove a painting of Saint Josemaría Escrivá from the Cathedral of Lima on the eve of his feast
The Archdiocese of Lima, governed pastorally by Bishop Carlos Castillo Mattasoglio, decided to remove from the Cathedral of Lima a commemorative painting of the visit of Saint Josemaría Escrivá on June 25, on the eve of his feast. The painting was presented by the Personal Prelature of Opus Dei to […]
Pope Francis: The path of faith is never a stroll
Leading the Angelus prayer this June 29, Solemnity of Saint Peter and Saint Paul, Pope Francis warned that “the path of faith is never a walk” but rather “it is demanding and sometimes arduous.” “The path of faith is never a walk, for none of us, neither for Peter nor […]
A patient with ALS is awarded for his courage in defense of life and his fight against euthanasia
The HazteOir platform awarded Jordi Sabaté Pons, for his courage to defend and love life, his fight against euthanasia “and his tireless work to improve the situation of people suffering from Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)”. On Saturday, June 25, Sabaté received the award at a dinner held in Madrid, where […]
Today we celebrate Saint Irenaeus, bishop and Father of the Church, friend of the truth
Every June 28, the Catholic Church celebrates Saint Irenaeus, Father of the Church, bishop of the French city of Lyon and one of the most important figures of the Church in the first centuries. Irenaeus was a prolific author, and his works helped lay the foundation for Christian theology in […]