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Homélie a la Messe Chrismale 2015
L'occasion nous est donnée aujourd'hui de proclamer que "Jésus Christ est l'Unique Rédempteur", le Fils Unique de Dieu, qui s'est fait homme sur terre, qui s'est sacrifié pour témoigner de l'Amour de Dieu. -
Opening remark by his Eminence J. Bapt. Cardinal Pham Minh Man (10 Feb 2012)
Moreover, tonight, we come here to express our communion with one another hoping to share and to listern to our suffering brothers and sisters. We pray to our loving and merciful Father to heal both the physical wounds and spiritual wounds of our sick brothers and sisters. -
Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City (1) - Diocesan Officials
In a land area of 2,093.7 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers Ho Chi Minh City, except for its Cu Chi subdistrict that belongs to the neighboring Phu Cuong diocese. The archdiocese is bounded by Phu Cuong diocese in the north, Xuan Loc diocese in the east and southeast, My Tho diocese in the west and southwest. -
Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City (2) - Diocesan Activities and Organizations
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The call of renewal - Cardinal J.B Pham Minh Man
In regard to deep dimension, it is to renew our hearts, to try to liberate our minds from the confinement of greed, hatred, and delusion, and intrinsic opposition in order that our interior can freely live “the religion of love”, show our brotherhood and mutual support, and make contributions together to common good, to the life and development of human community. -
General Characteristics of the Archdiocese of HCM City
In a land area of 2,093.7 square kilometers, the diocesan territory covers Ho Chi Minh City, except for its Cu Chi subdistrict that belongs to the neighboring Phu Cuong diocese. The archdiocese is bounded by Phu Cuong diocese in the north, Xuan Loc diocese in the east and southeast, My Tho diocese in the west and southwest. -
Pastoral letter for LENT 2012
Following the proposals at the diocesan Synod, I would like our Archdiocese family to develop a concrete pastoral plan for the next years as follows: The focus in the years 2012 and 2013 is to strengthen our communion with God and our faith life on the foundation of God's Word... -
Lettre de remerciement du Sous-Secrétaire pour les relations avec les Etats
La lettre du Mgr Ettore Balestrero adressée au Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Man après le visite pastorale au Archidiocèse de HCM ville. -
Saigon: Through prayer and solidarity, Catholics celebrate Holy Week
During Lent, parishes promoted moments of meeting and communion to strengthen the faith. For the archbishop of Saigon, Lent is the ideal time "to renew religious life and consolidate our faith and community ties". Fundraisers bring in money for the sick and needy. -
Cardinal John Baptist Pham Minh Man‘s Christmas greetings and wishes
My sincere wishes go to all the brothers, sisters, friends and relatives of the family. I wish you a Blessed Christmas and a New Year of peace and well being. -
Semaine de la Migration de l’Archidiocèse de Saigon – 2014
Semaine qui se tient du 5 Janvier au 12 Janvier 2014 Sujet: Les migrants éclairent l’Evangile -
Ve Chai Group, an association that includes Catholics and non-Catholics, collects scrap to help the poor
The group marks its tenth anniversary of activity under the auspices of the Redemptorists of Mai Thôn (Saigon). Since its inception, it has branched out to other dioceses and parishes around the country. -
For Hai, a Vietnamese Buddhist, the Jubilee of Mercy
Hai’s brother and sister are in the last stage of cancer. Some Catholics in Ho Chi Minh City visited the family. "We were very impressed by their attitude. Now we hung the image of the Divine Mercy on our family’s altar." -
Saigon: Little savings, big difference at the parish store
Every little helps, as they say. And the Vietnamese Martyrs church in Ho Chi Minh City offers a little help with household budgets by selling groceries at discount prices. Launched in April 2012, the store in the church compound, known as the Saint Martha Shop, opens three days a week and sells staples such as rice, salt, sugar, milk, fish sauce and tooth paste at the lowest possible cost. -
Ordination’s Homily (June 28, 2012) - Cardinal J.B Pham Minh Man
You are about to be anointed and consecrated to receive abundant graces of the Holy Spirit. So, be aware that the entire gift bestowed on you today, as well as other gifts, is the seed. It bears fruit only when you care for, nurture, water, and protect by fervent prayer, by tireless endeavor to take care the flock of God and improve the administration of the lambs of God.... -
Lettre pastorale du Carême 2014
Le jeûne de la vie de famille est restreint par des gestes et des mots d’impatience provoquant la discorde et la division. A l’inverse, concentrons-nous sur les paroles douces et agréables, Paul nous a avertis : "Qu'il ne sorte de votre bouche aucune parole mauvaise, mais, s'il y a lieu, quelque bonne parole, qui serve à l'édification et communique une grâce à ceux qui l'entendent..." -
Pastoral Letter on Lent 2014
We live by the Gospel - Family Life and Culture. Hence, we are summoned to let the spirit of the Gospel permeates in our being and family life. Therefore, we are called to live the spirit of fasting, prayer and charity within the Family of God. -
Comments after visiting the exhibition “Opening the Heart”
I note some pictures are very recent! How good! I also note a very important photo of the Catholic Bishop with CaoDai people in 1968. This is a very early time for Catholics to be involved in inter-faith dialogue. -
Forum théologique co-organisé par l'Institut Pastoral et le club Paul Nguyen Van Binh
Le conférencier principal de ce forum était le professeur révérend père Phan Dinh Cho de l'université de Georgetown. Il a été président de l'Association des Théologiens Américains. Le sujet de cette conférence était l'écclésiologie dans le contexte du pluralisme religieux. -
Theological Discussion: “Ecclesiology in the Inter-Religious Perspective”
Pastoral Institute of HCM Archdiocese cooperated with Paul Nguyen Van Binh Club held a theological talk entitled: “Multi-Religions and Ecclesiological Mystery: “Ecclesiology in the Inter-Religious Perspective,” at Pastoral Institute of HCM Archdiocese in November 11th, 2012. -
The appeal of Cardinal of Saigon for Peace
It is in this spirit that I implore every parish, religious communities and all the faithful in our diocese to organize and spend time in prayer and adoration before the Blessed Sacrament for World Peace on Saturday, September 7, 2013 from 7pm to 8pm. -
Entering pre-seminary formation for priestly candidacy
The Eucharist signaled the acceptance of 43 candidates to their initial stage of formation for priesthood. Such joyful and memorable occasion coincided the Catholic Church’s commemoration of the Exaltation of the Cross. -
Appointment of Coadjutor Archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City
The Holy See announced that Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Paul Bùi Văn Đọc, currently Bishop of Diocese of Mỹ Tho, to be Coadjutor Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City and apostolic administrator “sede vacante et ad nutum Sanctae sedis” of the diocese of Mỹ Tho. -
14 churches and 1 seminary selected for FABC to encounter with the local communities of Hochiminh City
Traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City, all members of the 10th Plenary Assembly grouped into 15 delegations to visit and celebrate the Eucharist at Saint Joseph Seminary and the 14 representing parishes of 14 deaneries in the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. -
Entrevue avec le responsable de la commission pour les migrations de l'archidiocèse de HCM Ville
Entrevue avec le père Paul Trung Dong, responsable de la commission pour les migrations du diocèse de Ho Chi Minh Ville lors du dernier jour de la semaine de prière pour les migrants (6-13 janvier 2013). -
Le grand séminaire Saint-Joseph de Saigon fête son 150 ème anniversaire
Le grand séminaire Saint-Joseph a été créé en 1863 pour répondre aux besoins de la communauté catholique du Sud-Vietnam (Cochinchine). Depuis sa fondation, il a formé 1 402 prêtres, ce qui représente une moyenne de dix prêtres par an. L’un d’entre eux ... -
Card Phạm Minh Mẫn calls on the faithful to pray for new pope and Benedict XVI
The archbishop of Saigon is one of the 115 cardinal-electors. The Holy Father has "worked in exemplary fashion for the universal" Church. In March, special Masses and meetings will be held in support of the prelates who will find a successor to Benedict XVI. -
Le cardinal archevêque de Saigon propose un programme de rénovation intégrale du pays
A l’occasion du Nouvel An lunaire, le cardinal archevêque de Saigon, Mgr Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân, a rédigé et diffusé une lettre ouverte insolite à plusieurs points de vue. -
Farewell Thanksgiving Mass for Msgr. Peter Nguyen Van Kham, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Saigon
On August 25, 2014, Bishop Peter Nguyen Van Kham presided the Holy Mass at the Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Saigon City. -
De la rencontre aux rencontres
Le 3e jour de l'année du serpent selon le calendrier lunaire, les membres de la commission pour le dialogue interreligieux se sont rassemblés au centre pastoral. Selon la tradition catholique du Vietnam, ce jour est dédié à la prière pour le travail de l'année.
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Lettre pastorale de l’évêque de Qui Nhơn à l’occasion de l’Année de la Foi
Dans ce contexte, l’année de la foi a pour but d’aider le peuple de Dieu à redécouvrir le contenu de la foi à travers la vie, la célébration, la prière, la réflexion sur ce contenu et l’action inspirée par la foi. Car nous ne pouvons pas accepter que le sel se dénature et que la lumière soit mise sous le boisseau (Mt 5, 13-16). -
Serais - Tu tard, ce soir? Sampam de Lune (1)
Discours sur le centenaire de Han Mac Tu, poète Vietnamien, écrit par Joseph Trương Đình Điền, curé de Quảng Ngãi et traduit par Joseph Pierre Trí Diện. -
In the Year of Faith, the mission is a 'challenge' for Vietnamese Catholics
Vietnam's Catholic Church is preparing to celebrate the Year of Faith, which Benedict XVI announced in his apostolic letter Porta Fideion 11 October 2011, through a series of meetings, pastoral initiatives and mission-centred activities, with special emphasis on the laity's contribution. -
Pastoral Letter 1980 of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of VN
As the Church in the heart of Vietnam nation, we are determined to stick to the destiny of our homeland, following the national tradition and integrating in the current life of our country. The Council teaches that "the Church goes forward together with humanity and experiences the same earthly lot which the world does." (Gaudium and Spes 40,2). -
Vietnamese Bishops began 2nd Semiannual Assembly in Thanh Hóa
On Monday afternoon, October 8, 2012, the Bishops of twenty four dioceses of Vietnam arrived in Thanh Hóa to begin their 2nd Semiannual Assembly. Since Bishops Joseph Vũ Duy Thống of Phan Thiết and Joseph Nguyễn Năng of Phát Diệm are attending at the XIII Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in Rome, they are unable to join this assembly. -
Vietnam du Sud lors de l'ouverture du Concile Vatican II : les enfants aussi prient pour le Concile
Des dépêches de l'Agence Fides du 19 septembre 1962: "L'approche du Concile ne laisse pas indifférents les catholiques du Vietnam. Et c'est avec plaisir que nous enregistrons l'effort fait par l'hebdomadaire catholique Song Dao pour attirer l'attention des chrétiens sur ce grand événement. Des questionnaires ont été élaborés à cette fin et sont diffusés par les soins de ce journal... -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the First Day
On Tuesday, October 9, 2012, Bishop Cosme Hoàng Văn Đạt, the Secretary General of CBCV, began the first day of the assembly by announcing agenda of the day: the speech of Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli; the construction of the National Pilgrim Center of Our Lady of Lavang; and the Norms of CBCV. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Second Day
On Wednesday, October 10, 2012, the assembly began with discussion about the organizing tasks for the 10th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conference (FABC) from November 19th to 25th at two locations in Hồ Chí Minh City and Xuân Lộc Diocese. It is the first time for CBCV to host the FABC Plenary Assembly with around 120 distinguished guests representing all local Churches in Asia. -
2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV: the Third Day
Thursday, October 11, 2012, was the conclusion day of the 2nd Semiannual Assembly of CBCV, prior to the launching celebration of the Year of Faith and 80th Anniversary of the erection of Thanh Hóa Diocese on Friday, October 12. -
Commencement d’Annus Fidei de l’Eglise catholique vietnamienne
Au Vietnam, Annus Fidei a été officiellement ouverte à son Eglise catholique 12 october 2012 du matin dès la fin du XIe Congrès de la Conférence épiscopale du Vietnam à Thanh Hóa... -
New Auxiliary Bishop of Long Xuyên: Joseph Tran Văn Toan
Fr. Joseph Tran Văn Toan (born 7 Apr 1955) is appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Long Xuyên by Pope Francis on April 5, 2014. -
A good deal for ethnic groups from fair trade scheme
With big bunches of bananas on their backs, it takes Marie Y Thuong and her six-year-old daughter seven hours to walk from their village to the Saint Paul de Chartres convent in Kontum City. -
A place where needy children find a family
Established in 1989, this SOS Children’s Village has 14 family homes with 200 children mothered by 14 women. There are 14 of these villages in Vietnam, currently accommodating a total of 3,564 children. -
Bishops and Ordinaries of Vietnam
Catholic Bishops' Conference of Vietnam - Bishops of Vietnam by Name: Phạm Minh Mẫn, Jean-Baptiste (78), Cardinal-Priest of S. Giustino, Metropolitan Archbishop of Hô Chí Minh City (Vietnam)... -
Hearts and Minds - Bishop Joseph Vu Van Thien
On June 29th, the Catholic liturgical calendar celebrates two saints: Peter and Paul. They are comparable for the two basics that built the church and made a firm foundation: Peter is the rock and Paul is the supporting pillar. More than two thousand years and many difficulties cannot destroy the Church. -
Card. Van Thuân: from persecution to beatification, diocesan phase of process closes
Jailed for 13 years without trial, "as he was being forcibly "re-educated ", he used another method to educate his enemies. His guards became his pupils. Sincerity of his relationships changed relations within the prison." His jailers, secretly, gave him pieces of wood with which he made a cross and a piece of wire, which became a chain. -
Pope Francis remembers Cardinal Van Thuan
Pope Francis received a delegation of officials, family and friends of the Servant of God, Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, the heroic Vietnamese cardinal who spent thirteen years in prison in his beloved native land before coming to Rome to head the Pontifical Council for -
Rome : la première étape du procès de béatification du cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân est achevée
Avec la cérémonie de clôture de l’enquête diocésaine en vue de sa béatification, qui s’est déroulée à Rome le 5 juillet dernier, une première étape s’est achevée dans le long procès qui pourrait déboucher sur la béatification du cardinal François-Xavier Nguyên Van Thuân ... -
Message lors de la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à l'autisme en 2015
Chers frères et sœurs, Avec la montée effroyante de l'autisme partout dans le monde, à partir de 2008, l'Organisation des Nations unies a institué la Journée mondiale de sensibilisation à l'autisme, qui a lieu chaque année le 02 avril. Face à ce syndrome, l'Église cherche à soutenir et ... -
Youth letter - Easter 2015
On the occasion of the Easter celebration, I am writing to you with the hope that the Risen Christ may give you grace, peace, and joy and that will urge you to inspire enthusiasm in communicating peace and joy to others especially to your co-students... -
Archbishop Girelli to Vietnamese: Religious freedom, a right that every nation must respect
The non-resident representative of the Holy See has recently visited the Asian country, encountering different communities. He stressed the courage of the faithful, urging them to follow the example of Abraham "who believed in the love of God." The enthusiasm of Catholics in meeting Pope Francis’s envoy. -
Conference of Major Seminaries in Vietnam gathered at Đà Lạt
42 representatives of all major seminaries in Vietnam gathered at Đà Lạt, Vietnam from 5th to 10th of August for a conference. The conference gave the formators opportunities to review the Ratio Institutionis Sacerdotalis, which waspublished in Vietnamese language last year. -
Deux évêques vietnamiens meurent subitement le même jour
Le 17 août dernier, les chancelleries concernées ont annoncé successivement le décès de deux évêques, Mgr Joseph Hoang Van Tiêm, responsable du diocèse de Bui Chu, au Nord-Vietnam, et Mgr Thomas Nguyên Van Tân, chargé du diocèse de Vinh Long, dans le sud. Le premier, âgé de 74 ans, a succombé dans la matinée... -
Bui Chu and Vinh Long Catholics mourn the passing of their bishops
Both men died on August 17 from natural causes. Msgr. Joseph Hoang Van Tiem suffered a heart attack, and Msgr. Thomas Nguyen Van Tân died suddenly. On 15 August, the feast of the Assumption, Msgr. Thomas had celebrated 13 years in the episcopate. Solidarity and prayers from Catholics all over the country. -
Two Episcopal Ordinations
Indeed, Vietnam Church has many reasons to be joyful and grateful! She has been blessed with the Episcopal Ordination of her two beloved servants of God. -
Dialogue with the Holy See, tension in the diocese of Vinh
As Fides learns, the issue was highlighted during the visit of a delegation of the Committee for Religious Affairs of the Vietnamese Government, at the Vatican from September 15 to 20. -
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam concludes XII Assembly
HoChiMinh City (Oct. 12, 2013 – Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam (CBCV) concludes its XII Assembly on Friday October 11, 2013 with a celebration of the 150th Anniversary of Saint Joseph Seminary in the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City. -
Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam opens its XII Assembly
HoChiMinh City (08.10.2013) – On the feast of Our Lady of Rosary, members of Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Vietnam gathered at the Pastoral Center of the Archdiocese of Ho Chi Minh City to begin CBCV’s XII Assembly, which is a triennial event to elect new Central Secretariat and Leadership for the Episcopal Commissions. -
Thousands of Catholics celebrate centenary of Lang Son and Cao Bang Diocese
At least 3,500 faithful attended Mass on Nov. 21, presided over by the papal representative Archbishop Girelli. He urges the community to "keep their values alive" and to renew "missionary work". An invitation echoed by the bishop, who invites believers to look to the future "with joy and conviction." -
Lettre de l’Evêque de Qui Nhon: Secours aux victimes des inondations
Ces catastrophes se produisent majoritairement dans les campagnes et les victimes en sont donc les populations pauvres, dont le capital vital devient encore plus misérable : le manque de logement, de nourriture et de médicaments se font grandement ressentir...
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Catholic priest gets international award for Mindoro mining fight
Philippines - A Catholic priest who led a group of tribal and community leaders in 2009 in an 11-day hunger strike to protest large-scale mining in Mindoro is among the six recipients of the 2012 Goldman Environmental Prize, the foundation announced. -
HONG KONG: A survey reveals the importance of the formation of faith for an integral growth of the young
The formation of the Christian faith is essential for an integral growth of young people today: is the result of a survey conducted by "Hong Kong Family Movement" in collaboration with the Group of Family Service of Caritas Hong Kong, conducted from November 2011 to March 2012... -
Cardinal Tong: formation, witness and mutual support to rekindle the faith in the family of the Church
According to reports from the Kong Ko Bao (the diocesan bulletin in Chinese), this year there were 3,400 baptized during Easter. Cardinal Tong pointed out that "in view of the Year of Faith, of the 50 years of II Vatican Council and 20 years of the publication of the new Catechism of the Catholic Church... -
Faith can help Cambodia rebuild
Faith is an essential asset if Cambodia is to restore itself. As people of faith we come into the public square as committed citizens. True to our religious tradition, we discharge the public trust we are given and we work to recognise the dignity and human rights of all persons, at all life stages, no matter what their competencies, potentialities, achievements or distinguishing marks. We work to establish the common good. -
The new Archbishop of Seoul: “Priority to Evangelization and the reunification of Korea”
Seoul - Priority will be evangelization in a country where the Catholic community is growing but also “missio ad gentes”; equally important is the work for reconciliation and reunification with North Korea and hold high in Asia the flag of defence of life: this is what the new Archbishop of Seul, His Excellency, Andrew Yeom Soo-jeong, 69 years, released to Fides in his first interview after his nomination. -
Pakistan: Congregation remains faithful despite security threat
Almost every evening, the five security guards at Peshawar’s All Saints Church have to stop confused Muslims from entering the premises during the call to prayer. “However, they are usually from other cities since local Muslims know it’s a Church,” said Ikhtiar Khan. -
Cardinal says illicit ordinations must end
A Hong Kong cardinal has criticized the Chinese government’s involvement in ordinations, saying they are neither political nor economic matters, after officials reportedly launched an investigation into the Vatican-approved ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Thaddeus Ma Daqin last week. -
India: Frank views from the next generation
“There are more than 130,000 Religious in India and a quarter of them are in their thirties, so these are people who will be leading their congregations in the next decade. This convention, with its theme of leadership, hoped to bring out the best among these young men and women, to give them new ideas and a new approach to the consecrated life.” -
China: Children’s summer pastoral: formation and experience of faith as well as fun
As every year the Catholic community in mainland China is intensifying the children’s summer pastoral with the organization of summer camps, meetings and catechism with many other initiatives to increase formation and experience of faith of the young people, the sense of belonging to the Church and their missionary awareness, through moments of relaxation and enjoyment. -
Thailande: Les franciscains en mission parmi les malades du SIDA, les lépreux modernes
L'esprit du charisme franciscain, explique-t-il, est de "rendre témoignage à l'Evangile comme l'a fait Saint François, en vivant au milieu de la population et au milieu des pauvres et des marginalisés dans la simplicité et l'humilité". -
Archbishop of Singapore: Praying at work, a sign of Christian witness
Archbishop William Goh invites the faithful to pray the Liturgy of the Hours (even) in the office and at school. Prayer is the way to "encounter" God and proclaim "the joy of the Gospel." The prelate proposes meeting weekly for Bible study and an annual retreat for five days. -
Pope Francis to visit South Korea
It’s official: Pope Francis is going to South Korea. A statement from the Press Office of the Holy See on Monday confirmed that the Holy Father will be traveling to the Republic of Korea from August 14th to August 18th... -
Bishop of Daejeon: The Pope's visit, a source of hope and strength for youth of Asia
The Pope's visit to Korea "is a source of hope and strength for the youth of Asia" and an opportunity "for a decisive change of direction, so that the Korean people and Church - so often weighed down by materialism and torn by the division between North and South- may grow". -
Christians raise funds for drought-stricken Sindh
The famine crisis in Thar, one of the poorest regions in Sindh, started in December last year. Young children and adults are dying due to lack of food and water. More than 120 children have died in the last three months -
Authorities in Shanghai allow Masses for the late underground bishop
Masses are being held at the funeral home where the body is on display. Mass was also celebrated at St Ignatius Cathedral, where the faithful placed a catafalque to honour the late underground bishop. Official and underground Catholics have come together to pay their respect to Mgr Fan. -
Benoît XVI et l’Asie
En huit ans de pontificat, l’action de Benoît XVI à la tête de l’Eglise catholique a été particulièrement sensible en Asie dans la mesure où elle s’est attachée aussi bien à préserver l’unité de la communauté catholique qu’à défendre la liberté religieuse pour tous – et pas seulement pour le bien des chrétiens. -
Cardinal Tagle, 55 ans, ‘papabile’ des Eglises du Sud?
A 55 ans, quasi benjamin du collège cardinalice (seul le cardinal Thottunkal, 54 ans, de l’Eglise syro-malankare, est plus jeune que lui), Mgr Tagle suscite à l’évidence beaucoup d’intérêt : il est jeune, communicatif, disponible ; il ne cache pas ses émotions, ni les larmes qu’elles peuvent éventuellement provoquer – par exemple lors de la remise de la barrette cardinalice des mains de Benoît XVI ... -
China Catholics' thank-you letter to pope
A group of Chinese Catholic clergy and faithful have sent a heartfelt letter to Pope Benedict XVI to thank him for his attempts to improve ties between the Catholic Church and China. he text of the letter, dated February ... -
Archbishop Palma urges faithful to pray for Cardinals
The head of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) urged the faithful to pray for the cardinals from around the world who will elect a new pope... “Whoever the cardinal-electors vote for, he would be another great pope in the making,” he ... -
Chinese Catholics call for more of the same
Catholics in China say they want to see the new pope maintain the approach to their Church followed by Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI. Clergy and laypeople in China supported the Guangzhou bishop, saying they hope the new pope will promote normalization of the Church life ... -
'Adopt a Christian from Mosul,' the thanks of the Patriarch Louis Sako; the concerns of the Bishop of Kurdistan
The head of the Chaldean Church is grateful for the AsiaNews campaign and hopes that "this chain of solidarity will reach far and wide”. Helping refugees to remain in Iraq. But many want to flee abroad. The bishop of Amadiyah where thousands of... -
6th Asian Youth Day - Welcoming message from Archbishop Patrick D’Rozario
This Asian Youth Day, like the previous ones, will be a very effective gathering for you, youths of Asia, to come together to reflect, to deepen and to interiorize the message of the AYD theme: ASIAN YOUTH! WAKE UP! -
6th Asian Youth Day (Aug. 13 - 17 , 2014)
The 6th Asian Youth Day program is composed of diverse activities: prayer, sharing, lectures, workshop and festivals. -
Pope tells bishops to be guardians of memory and hope
Speaking to his brother bishops on the first day of his apostolic journey to the Republic of Korea, Pope Francis recalled the seeds sown by Korean martyrs which, he said, "brought forth an abundant harvest of grace in this land", and called on them to guard the hope of... -
Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ
Pope Francis invoked these saints, Andrew Kim Taegon, Paul Chong Hasang and Companions, along with the newly beatified martyrs during his homily. -
Pope Visits Keottongnae for People with Disabilities
Following the beatification mass on Saturday in Seoul, Pope Francis visited Keottongnae, or flower village, for people with disabilities. After arriving in the village located in Eumsung, North Chungcheong Province by helicopter, the pope was greeted by ... -
Pope to Asian Bishops: Dialogue and encounter
Pope Francis on Sunday stressed the importance of entering into dialogue with others, telling the Bishops of Asia it is a way of sharing our common experience and humanity. -
Jakarta, hundreds of students participate in "Live for God, Life for Good"
With this motto, young Catholicsjoined the initiative promoted by Persink activists. The movement born in the 80's aims to help students... -
Caritas Pakistan grapples with worst floods in 50 years
In Pakistan flood waters are gradually receding, giving rescue teams a chance to reach tens of thousands of villagers stranded by the heaviest rainfall in fifty years. -
Filipino Catholics flocking to social media dedicated to pope's visit
Large numbers of Catholics in the Philippines are frequenting the official social media site for the visit of Pope Francis in January, following the site's launch earlier this week by the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines.
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Pope announces Consistory for creation of cardinals
"The Cardinals - said the Pope - have the task of helping the Successor of Peter in the performance of his ministry of confirming the brethren in the faith, and that of being the principle and foundation of unity and communion of the Church." The new cardinals - he added - "fulfil their ministry in the service of the Holy See or as fathers and pastors of particular Churches in various parts of the world." -
Fr Lombardi: Pope did not perform exorcism
Pope Francis’ decision to place his hands on the head of a sick child and pray over him on Pentecost Sunday stirred speculation he might have performed an exorcism. The Director of the Press Office of the Holy See, Fr. Federico Lombardi, SJ, clarified on Tuesday that the Holy Father did not ... -
La renonciation de Benoît XVI pourrait modifier la fonction papale
Historique, la décision du pape constitue un précédent que ne pourront ignorer ses successeurs, expliquent les théologiens. -
Pope Benedict XVI: the Church is like a garden where all the seeds of vocation can germinate
World Day of Prayer for Vocations, Pope Benedict XVI ordains nine new priests, eight for the diocese of Rome and one for Vietnam. "The Lord always calls, but often we do not listen. We are distracted by many things, other more superficial voices." The 'essence of the priesthood "to be ever more closely united to Christ." -
Message of Holy father on the occasion of the 20th World Day of the Sick 2012
On the occasion of the World Day of the Sick, which we will celebrate on 11 February 2012, the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, I wish to renew my spiritual closeness to all sick people who are in places of care or are looked after in their families, expressing to each one of them the solicitude and the affection of the whole Church -
Pope calls on young people to counter daily vanity of consumer society
Angelus in memory of WYD. The World Youth Days is not "a flash in the pan", moments of enthusiasm but an ends in themselves, stages of a long journey. "Let us always remember: young people do not follow the Pope, they follow ... -
Holy Father’s Message for World Day for the Sick 2013
On 11 February 2013, the liturgical memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Twenty-first World Day of the Sick will be solemnly celebrated at the Marian Shrine of Altötting. This day represents for the sick, for health care workers, for the faithful and for all people of goodwill “a privileged time of prayer... -
Pope Francis: Say Yes to God like Mary
Over 100 thousand people came to St Peter’s Square on Sunday to see Pope Francis consecrate the world to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima, which had been brought to the Square the evening before, took centre stage as the ... -
The holy editorial alliance between the Vatican and Apple
The Holy See and the consumer electronics company have joined forces to make the Pope’s catechesis available in digital format and accessible via tablets and smart phones (Vatican Insider). -
Pope: we must listen more to our conscience as Benedict XVI does, not to whatever suits or pleases us
During the Angelus, Francis stressed the value of conscience in Jesus, who was not "remote-controlled" but decided in "obedience to the Father", together with Him. With his renunciation, even Benedict XVI "gave us a great example of this, when the Lord had made it clear, in prayer... -
Pope Francis calls on Bostonians to: not be overcome by evil
Pope Francis has sent his “sympathy and closeness in prayer” to the people of Boston in a telegram sent on his behalf. The telegram reads “In the aftermath of this senseless tragedy, His Holiness invokes God’s peace upon the dead, his consolation upon the suffering and his strength upon ...l -
Holy See condemns church attacks in Africa
The head of the Holy Press Office, Father Federico Lombardi, SJ, condemned Sunday’s church attacks in Nigeria and Kenya. -
Evangelising in the social sphere against consumerism and technocracy, says pope
Full employment is a priority even in periods of economic recession. A world community can be built, with matching authority, starting with love for the common good of the human family. -
Pope Francis at Angelus: Peace requires time and patience; No to wars waged to sell arms
Pope Francis has urged everyone to keep praying for peace in the Middle East, saying the search for peace is a long one that requires patience and perseverance. Speaking during his Angelus address, the Pope also condemned the proliferation of wars and ... -
Pope Francis greets Cardinals
This morning (March 15, 2013), Pope Francis met with the Cardinals in the Sala Clementina. Below please find Vatican Radio's translation of the full text of the Holy Father's address to the Cardinals: -
Pope looks east for possible Church reforms
Church leaders of independent Catholic communities from Asia, the Middle East and Eastern Europe have spent the last week in Rome with Pope Francis and Vatican officials discussing the lives of their Church including a subject of high importance to the Pope – the operation of... -
Pope: Migration as a pilgrimage of faith and hope
The Pope was writing in his Message for the 99th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which will be marked on January 13, 2013, which has the theme “Migrations: pilgrimage of faith and hope”. -
Pope Francis visits Vatican soup kitchen
Pope Francis visited the "Gift of Mary" soup kitchen and women’s shelter run by the Missionaries of Charity on Tuesday evening, to mark the 25th anniversary of the facility's opening in the Vatican. In remarks to staff and guests, the Holy Father praised the ... -
Très grande émotion à Saint-Pierre pour la Messe des Cendres
« Que la Vierge Marie, Mère de l’Eglise et modèle de tout authentique disciple du Seigneur nous accompagne en ce temps », a conclu le Benoît XVI. -
Pacem in Terris 1963 - 2012
Fifty years on from April 27th to May 1st , the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences has chosen this encyclical as focus for its Plenary Assembly .The exact title being : "The Global Quest of Tranquillitas Ordinis, Pacem in Terris , Fifty years on ". -
CATHOLIC CHURCH STATISTICS
Ecclesiastical circumscriptions dependent on the congregation for the evangelisation of peoples and Panorama of Religion in the World -
Francis' Press Conference on Return Flight From Brazil (Part 1)
Here is a ZENIT translation of the transcription provided by the Vatican of Francis' press conference on the flight home from Brazil.... -
Holy Father's Message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2013
as did Blessed John Paul II when he stated that the human person is “the primary route that the Church must travel in fulfilling her mission... the way traced out by Christ himself” (Centesimus Annus, 53). In the footsteps of my predecessors, I sought to emphasize in ... -
Vatican unveils new focus on sporting events for Year of Faith
The Pontifical Council for Culture announced on Tuesday a number of new sporting events aimed at raising the importance of sports during this year of faith. These include the launch of the Vatican’s very own cricket team and a race that will take place next Sunday up to... -
Pope: We understand because we have believed
On Sunday, Pope Benedict prayed the Angelus with the faithful gathered at the Pope’s summer residence at Castel Gandalfo. Before the recitation of the Marian prayer, the Holy Father reflected on the day’s readings. The Gospel of the day relates the story of the reaction of Christ’s disciples to the Bread of Life discourse. -
Six thousand young people bear witness to their vocation
In the morning 1.7.2013 in the Holy See Press Office a presentation was given for the “Great Event of the Year of Faith, a Day for seminarians, novices, and all those who have taken the path of vocation”. The participants were... -
Paul VI: Institution of the 'World Day of Prayer for Vocations'
A day first instituted by Pope Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council. -
Pope Benedict's prayer intention for May
Pope Benedict's general prayer intention for May is: "That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society". -
Benoît XVI: Dans l'attente de la venue de Jésus
Dans le cadre de l'Année de la foi, il a renouvelé son encouragement à renforcer l'approche de la Bible et à prêter plus d'attention aux lectures de la messe, car ce sont des aliments fondamentaux de notre foi. -
US Bishops' Statement on Finding a Political Solution to Syria Crisis
Here is the text of a statement released today by the Administrative Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops regarding the crisis in Syria.
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