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Holy See: International humanitarian law "increasingly ignored"

2015-12-09 12:02

(Vatican Radio) The Holy See on Tuesday said the “respect and promotion” of international humanitarian law is “increasingly ignored and violated.” Archbishop Silvano Tomasi, Permanent Representative of the Holy See to t...

Pope Francis: “mercy can help build a more human world”

2015-12-09 12:07

(Vatican Radio) Reflecting on the meaning of the Jubilee of Mercy Pope Francis on Wednesday said that “especially in our times, in which forgiveness is a rare guest in the areas of human life, the call to mercy becomes...

Moneyval approves Vatican progress report on anti-laundering

2015-12-09 11:16

(Vatican Radio) The efforts of the Vatican to strengthen its procedures for combatting financial crimes has been acknowledged by the Council of Europe’s anti-money laundering body. The Plenary Meeting of Moneyval (the "...

Fiat Lux lights up St. Peter's Basilica for environmental awareness

2015-12-09 07:50

(Vatican Radio) The final event of the opening of the Holy Year was a light show on the facade of St. Peter’s Basilica, which was inspired by Pope Francis’ ecological encyclical Laudato Si’: On Care for our Common Home....

Pope Francis pays homage to the Virgin Mary at Piazza di Spagna

2015-12-08 16:48

(Vatican Radio) On Tuesday afternoon, Pope Francis visited Piazza di Spagna, as part of celebrations for the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.Listen here: The Piazza was packed with people who welcomed the Pope sayi...

Pope Francis opens Holy Door at St. Peter's Basilica, opens Jubilee

2015-12-08 12:32

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis on Tuesday opened the Holy Door in St. Peter’s Basilica, inaugurating the Jubilee of Mercy. The ceremony took place after he celebrated Mass for the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception in...