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Angelus: 'Mercy' is the key-word of the Gospel

2015-12-08 13:14

(Vatican Radio) Following the Mass for the Immaculate Conception, and the solemn inauguration of the Jubilee of Mercy with opening of the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Francis led the crowds in the recitation...

Pope Francis: Homily for Inauguration of the Jubilee

2015-12-08 10:13

(Vatican Radio) On Tuesday, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis solemnly inaugurated the Jubilee Year of Mercy with the celebration of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.“This...

Vatileaks II Trial: More evidence to be submitted

2015-12-07 15:21

(Vatican Radio) The Vatican tribunal hearing the criminal case in the leaking of confidential documents – the so-called “Vatileaks II” case – resumed work on Monday morning. The defendants - three officials and two jour...

Year of Mercy: "Hesed" - "the loving kindness of the heart of our God."

2015-12-07 12:28

Director of the Apostleship of Prayer in Zambia, Jesuit priest, Father Charles Searson reflects on the Jubilee year of Mercy and what it entails of all: Pope Francis has declared the period from 8 December 2015 to 29 No...

Guaranteeing a fair trial: A Note from Fr Lombardi

2015-12-07 13:08

(Vatican Radio) The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr Federico Lombardi, S.J., has published a “Note” concerning the ongoing trial concerning the leaking of confidential documents – the so-called “Vatileaks 2.”...

Pope Francis: Vocations are "born within the Church"

2015-12-07 12:03

(Vatican Radio) Pope Francis has called on all the faithful to “assume their responsibility” for the care and discernment of vocations.He made his appeal in his Message for the World Day of Vocations 2016, which was rel...