VATICAN CITY ∙ Pope Francis officially allows priests to bless same-sex couples outside of sacraments or liturgies. The document released by the Vatican also clarifies that those who want to seek God’s blessing and stay close to the Church should not be stopped by excessive moral trials. The new document was released as an explanation … Read more
VATICAN CITY ∙ The extraordinary three-week synod convened by Pope Francis has begun with a declaration that reforms are needed in the church so that everyone has a place. It started with a Mass in St. Peter’s Square presided over by the Pope. The Pope called on us to stand firm and united in the … Read more
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis said he will update the 2015 encyclical on environmental protection and the dangers of climate change. The Pope announced this in a meeting with a group of lawyers from European countries. The periodical article Lodato Si (Praise be to Him) which emphasized the need for environmental protection and called for … Read more
Vatican City is officially the smallest country in the world. But we are going to talk about a small country with only 27 people. This tiny country claims that they are the smallest country in the world. Let’s see what the facts are. ‘Zeeland’ – the baby country in the sea If asked about the … Read more
Vatican City – Thousands of faithful paid homage to the late Pope Benedict. In front of the main altar of St. Peter’s Basilica, the faithful had already lined up to see the Pope’s body, which yesterday was exposed to the public. The public visit was from 9 to 10 yesterday. Public darshan will be allowed … Read more
April 16, 1927: Born in Bavaria, Germany, to Joseph Ratzinger Sr., a police officer, and Maria. 1941: Joins Adolf Hitler’s Youth Army for conscription at age 14, but takes no active part. 1943: Assigned to Munich for military service. Military service in Hungary after infantry training. [1945:EntrainseminarioperglistuditeologiciconilfratelloGeorgeRatzinger 29 giugno 1951: Ordinato sacerdote con il fratello … Read more
Altarpiece ∙ Pope Benedict XVI, who introduced India’s first saint, is now a candlelit memorial. Pala Diocese and Bharanganam St. Alphonsa Pilgrimage Center is in commemoration of Pope Benedict XVI who canonized Alphonsama. When Alphonsama was canonized, the Asian continent also received its first saint through Pope Benedict. Alphonsama was canonized on October 12, 2008 … Read more
A resident of Changanassery with his memories of Pope Benedict Fr. Lewis Thevalakkara Kottayam Changanassery resident Fr. Lewis Thevalakkara. P. worked as a theologian in the Office of Faith in the Vatican. Louis. September 22, 1992: In the reception room of the office of the Congregation of the Faith in Rome, Fr. Lewis Thevalakkara. In … Read more
AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•today, 16:42•Edited today, 5pm Andrea Vrede Vatican correspondent Andrea Vrede Vatican correspondent While the end of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI seems near, there is no doubt that there is discussion within the walls of Vatican City. Because what should happen when the 95-year-old retired pope dies? After all, there is no funeral protocol … Read more
AFP extension ANNOUNCEMENTS•yesterday, 10:38 Pope Francis has had his resignation letter ready for almost a decade, in case health problems prevent him from carrying out his duties. This is what he says in an interview with the Spanish newspaper ABC. “I signed the letter and told the then Secretary of State Bertone: ‘In case of … Read more