Written by Faith, death and vengeful vaping: of all the Oscar contenders this year, Conclave is the one that best combines chewy religious inquiry and lavish side-eye. Adapted by Wolf Hall screenwriter Peter Straughan from the Robert Harris novel, Conclave has been directed by All Quiet on the Western Front’s Edward Berger as a heavy-breathing battle for […]
Pope Francis has called for an investigation to determine if Israel’s attacks in Gaza constitute genocide, according to excerpts released on Sunday from a new book ahead of the pontiff’s jubilee year. It’s the first time that Francis has openly urged for an investigation of genocide allegations over Israel’s actions in the Gaza Strip. In […]
Environmental campaigners in Italy’s northern Trentino province have started a campaign to stop the felling of a 200-year-old fir tree intended to form the centrepiece of the Vatican’s Christmas decorations. The so-called “Green Giant” is 29 metres tall and is due to be chopped down next week in a forest in the Ledro valley before […]
The project has been launched ahead of the Vatican’s 2025 Jubilee, a year in which more than 30 million visitors are expected. The Vatican and Microsoft on Monday unveiled a digital twin of St. Peter’s Basilica that uses artificial intelligence to explore one of the world’s most important monument’s while helping the Holy See manage […]
A long-standing history of studying the skies Similar to other religious tradition, interest in the heavens grew out of a need to set the calendar and establish dates for religious holidays. The day Easter should fall on, for example, led to the creation of the Gregorian Calendar in 1582 by Pope Gregory XIII. Used to […]
Cardinal-designate Pablo Virglio David speaks during an interview with CBCP News at the Pontificio Collegio Filippino in Rome on Oct. 24, 2024. (CBCP News) ROME— Cardinal-designate Pablo Virgilio David said the Synod on Synodality wrapped up its work with delegates being able to listen to each other despite perceived differences. David said he felt the […]
The Vatican has found itself a new star — and no, it’s not the “gamer saint.” The Vatican announced the official mascot for Jubilee 2025 on Monday and it’s an anime character named Luce. While it’s been roughly a day since Luce was revealed, she’s already become unbelievably popular online — people are flocking to […]
October 28, 2024 | 11:06am MANILA, Philippines — As the death toll from tropical storm ”Trami” (formerly Kristine) climbs, Pope Francis extended his prayers for Filipinos impacted by the widespread flooding and devastation. The 87-year-old pontiff said this during his weekly Angelus address on Sunday evening, October 27 (Manila time) at Saint Peter’s Square in […]
At Vatican Synod, Women’s Issues Are Relegated to a Side Group The New York Times Papal summit ends with call for leadership roles for women BBC.com Pope Francis’ Catholic church reform process ends without giving more equity to women CBS News Vatican meeting ends and hope fades for more change under Francis The Washington Post Called But Not Heard Commonweal […]
(ANALYSIS) The Religion Guy’s answer: Before the final session of a Synod of Bishops that concludes at the Vatican October 27, much printer’s ink was spilled because Pope Francis removed the issue of allowing women deacons from the agenda. Jesuit Father Thomas Reese, the Catholic columnist for Religion News Service, reminds us that the pope […]