UCA News https://www.ucanews.com/ UCA News From vatican city Stories en-us support@ucanews.com Copyright 2023 Troubled priests need honesty, conversion, purification: pope https://www.ucanews.com/news/troubled-priests-need-honesty-conversion-purification-pope/101778 UCA101778 Pope Francis welcomed a group of participants in the General Chapter of the Congregation of the Servants of the Paraclete Tue, 27 Jun 2023 11:47:00 +0700 Pope 'breaks taboo' by praying for missing Vatican teen https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-breaks-taboo-by-praying-for-missing-vatican-teen/101766 UCA101766 Emanuela Orlandi's family has campaigned for the truth after she disappeared while returning home in Rome on June 22, 1983 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:16:00 +0700 Papal panel seeks public input on safeguarding principles https://www.ucanews.com/news/papal-panel-seeks-public-input-on-safeguarding-principles/101761 UCA101761 The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors also invites anyone interested to use a survey on its website Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Artists must share truth for a better world, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/artists-must-share-truth-for-a-better-world-pope-says/101762 UCA101762 Pope Francis met with artists to mark 50 years since Vatican Museums inaugurated its modern and contemporary art collection Sat, 24 Jun 2023 12:11:00 +0700 Find authenticity in charitable acts, pope tells young people https://www.ucanews.com/news/find-authenticity-in-charitable-acts-pope-tells-young-people/101743 UCA101743 Pope Francis also praised a coalition of Catholic charities working with the Vatican to assist the Eastern churches Fri, 23 Jun 2023 11:38:00 +0700 Reflection on married priests at synods past and present https://www.ucanews.com/news/reflection-on-married-priests-at-synods-past-and-present/101730 UCA101730 Synod's working document, released June 20, asked members to consider dozens of questions, including 'priesthood for married men' Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:28:00 +0700 Pope tells astronomers to be prepared for surprises https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-tells-astronomers-to-be-prepared-for-surprises/101729 UCA101729 Pope Francis reflects on new astronomical discoveries and invites them to always be inspired by the love for truth Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:03:00 +0700 From women to LGBTQ members, Church ponders inclusion https://www.ucanews.com/news/from-women-to-lgbtq-members-church-ponders-inclusion/101719 UCA101719 The Vatican published a reflection on top social issues intended as food for thought for the 'Synod on Synodality' Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:27:00 +0700 Synod document asks how to increase unity, mission outreach https://www.ucanews.com/news/synod-document-asks-how-to-increase-unity-mission-outreach/101715 UCA101715 The 'Instrumentum laboris' will guide the two-part General Assembly that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 12:02:00 +0700 Vatican dicastery carries out church's outreach to refugees https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-dicastery-carries-out-churchs-outreach-to-refugees/101714 UCA101714 Practical aspects of Pope Francis' call are carried out by the Holy See's dicastery created in 2016 Wed, 21 Jun 2023 11:57:00 +0700 Adore Jesus' real presence in the Eucharist, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/adore-jesus-real-presence-in-the-eucharist-pope-says/101704 UCA101704 Pope Francis tells US Catholics to continue efforts to contribute to a revival of faith in, and love for the Holy Eucharist Tue, 20 Jun 2023 11:53:00 +0700 Pope leads Angelus, thanks people for prayers https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-leads-angelus-thanks-people-for-prayers/101693 UCA101693 Pope Francis thanked everyone who prayed for him and cared for him while he was in the hospital Mon, 19 Jun 2023 11:22:00 +0700 Pope returns to Vatican, to go ahead with trips abroad https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-returns-to-vatican-to-go-ahead-with-trips-abroad/101687 UCA101687 Dr. Sergio Alfieri, the chief surgeon who operated on Pope Francis to repair a hernia, says 'he's better than before' Sat, 17 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Pope offers prayers after Greece migrant boat tragedy https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-offers-prayers-after-greece-migrant-boat-tragedy/101679 UCA101679 Pope Francis is 'deeply dismayed to learn of the shipwreck...with its devastating loss of life,' said a telegram sent by the Vatican Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:48:00 +0700 Jesuits expel mosaic artist Father Marko Rupnik https://www.ucanews.com/news/jesuits-expel-mosaic-artist-father-marko-rupnik/101678 UCA101678 The priest, accused of abuse, has 30 days to appeal the decision, which cited his 'stubborn refusal' to observe the vow of obedience Fri, 16 Jun 2023 12:36:00 +0700 Pope readies to leave hospital after surgery https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-readies-to-leave-hospital-after-surgery/101676 UCA101676 The Vatican has canceled papal audiences until June 18 to give the pontiff time to recover Fri, 16 Jun 2023 11:55:00 +0700 Be poor like those you serve, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/be-poor-like-those-you-serve-pope-says/101650 UCA101650 Papal message for the November celebration of the World Day of the Poor was published on the feast of St. Anthony of Padua Wed, 14 Jun 2023 12:18:00 +0700 Pope's message of hope launched into space https://www.ucanews.com/news/popes-message-of-hope-launched-into-space/101647 UCA101647 The satellite carries 'nano' version of his book, 'Why Are You Afraid? Have You No Faith?' and will beam his words back to Earth Wed, 14 Jun 2023 11:49:00 +0700 Pope insists Christian politicians promote human dignity https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-insists-christian-politicians-promote-human-dignity/101632 UCA101632 Pope Francis urges the European People's Party to be aware of the responsibility of Christian politicians Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:06:00 +0700 Fraternity is stronger than hatred, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/fraternity-is-stronger-than-hatred-pope-says/101620 UCA101620 Pope Francis called on all warring peoples to recognize fraternity as a 'light that stops the night of conflicts' Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Pope Francis to skip public Angelus prayer https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-francis-to-skip-public-angelus-prayer/101619 UCA101619 The pope's medical team advised him not to publicly pray the Angelus to reduce strain on his abdominal wall Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:54:00 +0700 Don't stop at synod, says Catholic women's leader https://www.ucanews.com/news/dont-stop-at-synod-says-catholic-womens-leader/101615 UCA101615 Mónica Santamarina said synodal process is an invitation to invest in pastoral and professional formation of women in the church Sat, 10 Jun 2023 13:13:00 +0700 Pope Francis thanks well-wishers for prayers https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-francis-thanks-well-wishers-for-prayers/101613 UCA101613 Vatican says the pope's recovery from his abdominal surgery was going smoothly Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:25:00 +0700 Pope Francis calls mother of baby he baptized in March https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-francis-calls-mother-of-baby-he-baptized-in-march/101598 UCA101598 The 86-year-old drinks liquids and makes a brief phone call as he recovers from abdominal surgery Fri, 09 Jun 2023 12:08:00 +0700 Pope spends good night in hospital after surgery https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-spends-good-night-in-hospital-after-surgery/101586 UCA101586 All papal audiences have been cancelled until June 18 Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:50:00 +0700 Pope to write apostolic letter on St. Thérèse of Lisieux https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-to-write-apostolic-letter-on-st-thrse-of-lisieux/101582 UCA101582 The Catholic Church needs missionary disciples who have hearts like St. Thérèse, Pope Francis said in his weekly audience Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:31:00 +0700 Pope undergoes successful surgery for hernia https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-undergoes-successful-surgery-for-hernia/101580 UCA101580 Pope Francis was recovering well from a three-hour surgery without any complications Thu, 08 Jun 2023 12:00:00 +0700 Vatican dicastery carries out church's outreach to refugees https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-dicastery-carries-out-churchs-outreach-to-refugees/101564 UCA101564 Holy See's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development helps provide pastoral and practical care to the most vulnerable Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:48:00 +0700 Pope to visit Lisbon, Fatima for World Youth Day in August https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-to-visit-lisbon-fatima-for-world-youth-day-in-august/101563 UCA101563 Holy See Press Office releases itinerary of Pope Francis' visit to Portugal from August 2 to 6 for the 37th World Youth Day Wed, 07 Jun 2023 11:35:00 +0700 Pope for quick change of course to beat climate change https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-for-quick-change-of-course-to-beat-climate-change/101553 UCA101553 Pope Francis noted how science increasingly demonstrates that actions taken today will have an effect for thousands of years Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:11:00 +0700 Pope prays for Indian train crash victims https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-prays-for-indian-train-crash-victims/101534 UCA101534 Pope Francis during his Sunday Angelus on June 4 also assured the injured he is close to them and their families Mon, 05 Jun 2023 11:40:00 +0700 Pope names next head of Vatican City high court https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-names-next-head-of-vatican-city-high-court/101528 UCA101528 Pope Francis made a series of appointments within Vatican City State’s Judiciary apparatus, to take effect next year Sat, 03 Jun 2023 12:42:00 +0700 Profit-at-all-costs is not a good model, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/profit-at-all-costs-is-not-a-good-model-pope-says/101513 UCA101513 Pope Francis meets with members of the Latin American Business Council attending an annual meeting in Rome Fri, 02 Jun 2023 12:48:00 +0700 Practice what you preach, pope tells evangelizers https://www.ucanews.com/news/practice-what-you-preach-pope-tells-evangelizers/101500 UCA101500 Pope Francis continued his series about 'zeal' for evangelization by focusing on an Italian missionary who spent 28 years in China Thu, 01 Jun 2023 12:40:00 +0700 Vatican launches compact for families https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-launches-compact-for-families/101486 UCA101486 Pope Francis gives his support to the initiative aiming to bring pastoral care of families into dialogue with centers of study Wed, 31 May 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Pope calls for an end to use of torture https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-calls-for-an-end-to-use-of-torture/101483 UCA101483 Pope Francis' video message is an appeal for 'the abolition of torture in all of its forms throughout the world' Wed, 31 May 2023 12:05:00 +0700 Exhibit on Marian coronations opens at St. Peter's Basilica https://www.ucanews.com/news/exhibit-on-marian-coronations-opens-at-st-peters-basilica/101481 UCA101481 Each image comes from a different region in Italy and is accompanied by the story of a community's source of devotion Wed, 31 May 2023 11:50:00 +0700 Promote Christian values on social media, Vatican says https://www.ucanews.com/news/promote-christian-values-on-social-media-vatican-says/101466 UCA101466 The Vatican in a new document called on Catholics to be fully informed about the pitfalls of social media platforms Tue, 30 May 2023 12:18:00 +0700 Ukrainian church leaders skeptical about Vatican initiative https://www.ucanews.com/news/ukrainian-church-leaders-skeptical-about-vatican-initiative/101465 UCA101465 Bishop Stanislav Szyrokoradiuk of Odessa-Simferopol said nothing conveyed to them officially on mission to end the war Tue, 30 May 2023 12:03:00 +0700 Pope asks poets, filmmakers to help people see beauty https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-asks-poets-filmmakers-to-help-people-see-beauty/101464 UCA101464 The pope asked Catholic artists to be creative without downplaying their 'own spiritual restlessness and that of humanity' Tue, 30 May 2023 11:40:00 +0700 Pope urges access for Cyclone Mocha relief https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-urges-access-for-cyclone-mocha-relief/101457 UCA101457 At least 800,000 people in Myanmar need emergency food aid and other assistance Mon, 29 May 2023 15:42:00 +0700 Synod is journey in the Spirit, not 'a parliament,' pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/synod-is-journey-in-the-spirit-not-a-parliament-pope-says/101452 UCA101452 In his homily for Pentecost Mass, Pope Francis asked Christians to invoke the Holy Spirit daily to create harmony Mon, 29 May 2023 11:33:00 +0700 'Tired' Pope Francis has fever https://www.ucanews.com/news/tired-pope-francis-has-fever/101450 UCA101450 The pope had to clear his schedule after he caught a fever, two months after he was hospitalized with bronchitis Sat, 27 May 2023 13:18:00 +0700 Pope says situation at US-Mexico border is 'serious problem' https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-says-situation-at-us-mexico-border-is-serious-problem/101448 UCA101448 Pope Francis in an interview with Telemundo broadcast on May 25 said 'the problem of migrants is serious' Sat, 27 May 2023 12:20:00 +0700 Profit should not be at expense of ethics in tourism, Vatican says https://www.ucanews.com/news/profit-should-not-be-at-expense-of-ethics-in-tourism-vatican-says/101447 UCA101447 Dicastery for Evangelization calls for a greater commitment to sustainable investments Sat, 27 May 2023 12:09:00 +0700 War against creation must stop, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/war-against-creation-must-stop-pope-says/101434 UCA101434 The World Day of Prayer for Creation, which will be celebrated Sept. 1, marks the start of the ecumenical Season of Creation Fri, 26 May 2023 12:25:00 +0700 Activists face up to 3 years in jail for Vatican Museums protest https://www.ucanews.com/news/activists-face-up-to-3-years-in-jail-for-vatican-museums-protest/101433 UCA101433 Guido Viero and Ester Goffi glued their hands to the base of a statue dating back to first-century B.C. in August 2022 Fri, 26 May 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Pope prays Chinese Catholics can practice faith freely https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-prays-chinese-catholics-can-practice-faith-freely/101421 UCA101421 Pope Francis publicly marked the annual World Day of Prayer for the Catholic Church in China on May 24 Thu, 25 May 2023 12:13:00 +0700 Pope adds Fátima visit to World Youth Day trip https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-adds-ftima-visit-to-world-youth-day-trip/101394 UCA101394 Pope Francis will travel to Lisbon and Fatima in August to take part in World Youth Day 2023 Tue, 23 May 2023 11:38:00 +0700 Stockpiling nukes is risk to global security, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/stockpiling-nukes-is-risk-to-global-security-pope-says/101393 UCA101393 In message to G7 leaders gathered in Hiroshima, Pope Francis appeals for pursuit of peace based on equality and solidarity Tue, 23 May 2023 11:32:00 +0700 Man who forces entry into Vatican sent to psychiatric ward https://www.ucanews.com/news/man-who-forces-entry-into-vatican-sent-to-psychiatric-ward/101381 UCA101381 Media reports said the man claimed he had visions of the devil and wanted to tell Pope Francis about them Sat, 20 May 2023 12:17:00 +0700 Vatican pulls 'controversial' World Youth Day stamp https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-pulls-controversial-world-youth-day-stamp/101361 UCA101361 The stamp resembled the nationalistic propaganda produced by Portugal's dictatorship in the mid-20th century Fri, 19 May 2023 11:57:00 +0700 Abuse survivors cycle to Rome, ask for action https://www.ucanews.com/news/abuse-survivors-cycle-to-rome-ask-for-action/101349 UCA101349 The victims arrived in Rome after making a pilgrimage by bicycle from Munich, Germany Thu, 18 May 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Join the young in fighting for the planet, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/join-the-young-in-fighting-for-the-planet-pope-says/101348 UCA101348 In a new book, Pope Francis writes that people must learn from young people to care for the poor and for the environment Thu, 18 May 2023 12:25:00 +0700 Pope hails Julian of Norwich as example of faith and service https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-hails-julian-of-norwich-as-example-of-faith-and-service/101332 UCA101332 English mystic Julian of Norwich is best known for her book, 'Revelations of Divine Love' Wed, 17 May 2023 11:59:00 +0700 New Caritas leaders vow to respect employees https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-caritas-leaders-vow-to-respect-employees/101331 UCA101331 Newly elected Caritas Internationalis Secretary General Alistair Dutton said, ‘Caritas is my home, my family, my vocation' Wed, 17 May 2023 11:55:00 +0700 Vatican neutrality is a force for peace, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-neutrality-is-a-force-for-peace-pope-says/101316 UCA101316 Pope Francis welcomed five new ambassadors to the Vatican, speaking to them about the importance of dialogue in peacemaking Tue, 16 May 2023 11:53:00 +0700 Effort to define safeguarding body has been 'slow' https://www.ucanews.com/news/effort-to-define-safeguarding-body-has-been-slow/101302 UCA101302 The papal commission to protect minors began in 2014 as an independent body that reported directly to the pope Sat, 13 May 2023 12:10:00 +0700 It's unfair if only the rich can build a family, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/its-unfair-if-only-the-rich-can-build-a-family-pope-says/101301 UCA101301 Italy registered a -3 percent population growth rate last year, according to the Italian National Institute of Statistics Sat, 13 May 2023 12:05:00 +0700 Pope calls for 'profound reform' of multilateral bodies https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-calls-for-profound-reform-of-multilateral-bodies/101285 UCA101285 Pope Francis says simply calling for peace won't work unless institutions have 'autonomous capacity' to take concrete actions Fri, 12 May 2023 11:54:00 +0700 Let our churches be united by Christ's love: Coptic pope https://www.ucanews.com/news/let-our-churches-be-united-by-christs-love-coptic-pope/101273 UCA101273 Coptic Orthodox Pope Tawadros II called for unity between Catholics and Copts during Pope Francis' general audience Thu, 11 May 2023 11:43:00 +0700 Pope speaks of 'painful' situation of Jesuits during Argentina's Dirty War https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-speaks-of-painful-situation-of-jesuits-during-argentinas-dirty-war/101261 UCA101261 Pope Francis met with 32 Jesuits April 29 during his three-day trip to Budapest, Hungary Wed, 10 May 2023 12:10:00 +0700 Missionaries needed today just like in the past, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/missionaries-needed-today-just-like-in-the-past-pope-says/101246 UCA101246 Pope Francis encouraged the Spiritan Fathers in their difficult mission to evangelize and serve those on the margins of society Tue, 09 May 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Vatican Museums aid temple conservation efforts in Luxor https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-museums-aid-temple-conservation-efforts-in-luxor/101229 UCA101229 Its curator Alessia Amenta spearheaded the 'Sekhmet Project' gathering data about hundreds of statues of the ancient goddess Sat, 06 May 2023 12:52:00 +0700 Safeguarding minors must be a priority, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/safeguarding-minors-must-be-a-priority-pope-says/101228 UCA101228 Pope Francis met with staff, members and leadership of the child protection commission during its plenary assembly Sat, 06 May 2023 12:08:00 +0700 Rome airport displays Baroque masterpiece https://www.ucanews.com/news/rome-airport-displays-baroque-masterpiece/101227 UCA101227 The renowned Italian artist Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s famous sculpture Salvator Mundi is on display at the airport Sat, 06 May 2023 11:58:00 +0700 Defending the pope is 'a big family' of Swiss Guards https://www.ucanews.com/news/defending-the-pope-is-a-big-family-of-swiss-guards/101219 UCA101219 Unlike many men their age, there is no painting the town red for Swiss Guards Fri, 05 May 2023 12:44:00 +0700 Details murky on pope's push for peace in Ukraine https://www.ucanews.com/news/details-murky-on-popes-push-for-peace-in-ukraine/101215 UCA101215 The mystery grew when Ukrainian and Russian officials said they did not know what Pope Francis was talking about Fri, 05 May 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Church must protect its media archives, assets, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/church-must-protect-its-media-archives-assets-pope-says/101199 UCA101199 Message came on the occasion of first meeting of scientific committee of MAC (Audiovisual Memories of Catholicism) Foundation Thu, 04 May 2023 12:03:00 +0700 Art exhibit on resilient women opens in St. Peter's Square https://www.ucanews.com/news/art-exhibit-on-resilient-women-opens-in-st-peters-square/101187 UCA101187 The Vatican’s May exhibition features 26 photographs taken by eight photographers from around the world. Wed, 03 May 2023 12:21:00 +0700 World Youth Day helps inspire young people, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/world-youth-day-helps-inspire-young-people-pope-says/101185 UCA101185 In the preface of a new book, Pope Francis wrote the initial intuition that inspired St. John Paul 'has not faded' Wed, 03 May 2023 11:55:00 +0700 Pope Francis on plane talks about Ukraine https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-francis-on-plane-talks-about-ukraine/101159 UCA101159 Pope discusses the Holy See’s efforts to facilitate a truce in Ukraine and the return of Ukrainian children from Russia Mon, 01 May 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Pope, Council of Cardinals look at peacemaking efforts https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-council-of-cardinals-look-at-peacemaking-efforts/101143 UCA101143 Pope Francis and the council members met April 24-25 at the Vatican, said a communiqué from the Vatican press office Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:04:00 +0700 New Vatican consultants stress humility for spreading Gospel https://www.ucanews.com/news/new-vatican-consultants-stress-humility-for-spreading-gospel/101142 UCA101142 15 consultants were appointed by Pope Francis to the Dicastery for Evangelization's first section on April 25 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 11:53:00 +0700 Listening to those on margins enriches church, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/listening-to-those-on-margins-enriches-church-pope-says/101127 UCA101127 Pope Francis was speaking to a delegation from Catholic Extension during an audience at the Vatican on April 26 Thu, 27 Apr 2023 12:30:00 +0700 Women will be voting members of Synod of Bishops https://www.ucanews.com/news/women-will-be-voting-members-of-synod-of-bishops/101126 UCA101126 Pope Francis approved changes to make sure 'the church is well represented' in Rome for the synod scheduled in October Thu, 27 Apr 2023 11:51:00 +0700 Pope names members of Dicastery for Evangelization https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-names-members-of-dicastery-for-evangelization/101112 UCA101112 The first section, led by Italian Archbishop Rino Fisichella, has responsibility for promoting evangelization Wed, 26 Apr 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Spend time with Jesus every evening, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/spend-time-with-jesus-every-evening-pope-says/101097 UCA101097 Pope Francis urges the faithful to look at things 'with different eyes, with his eyes and not just our own' Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:27:00 +0700 Papal panel begins building safeguarding culture in Curia https://www.ucanews.com/news/papal-panel-begins-building-safeguarding-culture-in-curia/101096 UCA101096 Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors aims at improving assistance to victims of abuse, bishops and local churches Tue, 25 Apr 2023 11:18:00 +0700 Pope Francis urges dialogue over Sudan situation https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-francis-urges-dialogue-over-sudan-situation/101083 UCA101083 France, Italy, Turkey and the United States are all evacuating citizens from Sudan Mon, 24 Apr 2023 12:11:00 +0700 Pope's panel against minor abuse to train bishops https://www.ucanews.com/news/popes-panel-against-minor-abuse-to-train-bishops/101081 UCA101081 Pope Francis set up the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in 2014 to fight clerical sex abuse Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:53:00 +0700 Pope urges Papal Foundation to work for church unity https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-urges-papal-foundation-to-work-for-church-unity/101079 UCA101079 Pope Francis meets with a delegation of the Papal Foundation as it concludes its annual pilgrimage to Rome Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:26:00 +0700 Vatican revives centuries' old artisan school https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-revives-centuries-old-artisan-school/101077 UCA101077 Eight of the 20 students graduating in June are women, and besides Italians, there are students from Peru, Germany and Belarus Sat, 22 Apr 2023 12:17:00 +0700 Pope calls for end to culture of waste https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-calls-for-end-to-culture-of-waste/101063 UCA101063 Pope Francis' remarks came during an audience with a delegation of religious and civic leaders from Manchester Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:05:00 +0700 Martyrs always forgive their persecutors, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/martyrs-always-forgive-their-persecutors-pope-says/101052 UCA101052 Pope Francis continues his series of catecheses on apostolic zeal and speaks of the Church's many martyrs Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:07:00 +0700 Vatican sends relic of true cross for King Charles' coronation https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-sends-relic-of-true-cross-for-king-charles-coronation/101051 UCA101051 Two splinters are set in a newly crafted Cross of Wales to be carried at the head of the coronation procession Thu, 20 Apr 2023 13:04:00 +0700 Pope defends St. John Paul from 'offensive' insinuations https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-defends-st-john-paul-from-offensive-insinuations/101018 UCA101018 Pope Francis defends predecessor after remarks by brother of 15-year-old girl who went missing in Rome in 1983 Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:16:00 +0700 Pope asks mentally disabled, caretakers to be missionaries https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-asks-mentally-disabled-caretakers-to-be-missionaries/101017 UCA101017 Pope Francis was meeting with members of the Mother of Hope of Talavera de la Reina Foundation, Spain Tue, 18 Apr 2023 12:01:00 +0700 Aide denies St. John Paul II's role in missing 'Vatican girl' https://www.ucanews.com/news/aide-denies-st-john-paul-iis-role-in-missing-vatican-girl/101003 UCA101003 Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz rejected new claims in the case of Emanuela Orlandi as 'false from beginning to end' Sat, 15 Apr 2023 12:40:00 +0700 Pope urges 'right to medicine' for elderly people https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-urges-right-to-medicine-for-elderly-people/100987 UCA100987 Limited access to needed medication is a 'hidden and progressive euthanasia,' Pope Francis says Fri, 14 Apr 2023 12:32:00 +0700 Vatican declares theme for World Day for Grandparents https://www.ucanews.com/news/vatican-declares-theme-for-world-day-for-grandparents/100985 UCA100985 Pope Francis has chosen 'His mercy is from age to age' as the theme for this year's celebration Fri, 14 Apr 2023 11:35:00 +0700 'Keyboard warriors' don't evangelize, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/keyboard-warriors-dont-evangelize-pope-says/100972 UCA100972 Pope Francis continued his series of talks about evangelization, insisting it requires a willingness to go out, meet people Thu, 13 Apr 2023 12:29:00 +0700 Pope calls for disarmament on 60th anniversary of 'Pacem in Terris' https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-calls-for-disarmament-on-60th-anniversary-of-pacem-in-terris/100941 UCA100941 Considered a highlight in Catholic social teaching, the encyclical addresses universal rights and relations between states Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:14:00 +0700 Pope prays Easter joy would break through gloom of war https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-prays-easter-joy-would-break-through-gloom-of-war/100928 UCA100928 Pope Francis observed several minutes of silent reflection after the chanting of the Gospel in both Latin and Greek Mon, 10 Apr 2023 11:33:00 +0700 Holy Week is time for spring cleaning, pope says https://www.ucanews.com/news/holy-week-is-time-for-spring-cleaning-pope-says/100917 UCA100917 Pope Francis asked people to spend time praying for the conversion of those who foment war Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:17:00 +0700 Pope updates Eastern canon law on abuse, punishments https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-updates-eastern-canon-law-on-abuse-punishments/100916 UCA100916 Pope Francis introduces changes to the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches that go into effect June 29 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 12:06:00 +0700 Pope: Politicians must save assets for future generations https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-politicians-must-save-assets-for-future-generations/100885 UCA100885 Pension and social security systems require a 'strong bond between generations' to keep functioning, Pope Francis said Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:52:00 +0700 Pope extends appeal period for members of religious orders https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-extends-appeal-period-for-members-of-religious-orders/100882 UCA100882 Pope Francis ordered a change of both codes applying to Latin-rite and Eastern Churches to give 30 days to appeal a dismissal Tue, 04 Apr 2023 12:28:00 +0700 As pope leaves hospital, he comforts couple https://www.ucanews.com/news/as-pope-leaves-hospital-he-comforts-couple/100867 UCA100867 Pope Francis was released from Rome's Gemelli hospital April 1 after being treated for bronchitis Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:13:00 +0700 Pope says be close to those 'abandoned' like Christ https://www.ucanews.com/news/pope-says-be-close-to-those-abandoned-like-christ/100866 UCA100866 Pope Francis asks everyone to unite in prayers for peace, remembering Ukraine in particular Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:01:00 +0700