A cybersecurity company has concluded that Chinese hackers penetrated the Vatican’s computer networks in recent months during the lead-up to negotiations between the Catholic Church and Beijing. The attack, reported Tuesday by Massachusetts-based Recorded Future, comes as the Chinese government works to strengthen its control over religious groups in the …
Read More »Pope to the young: use the ‘fantasy of love’ to reach the elderly
Pope Francis urges young people to show tenderness to the elderly by connecting with them, “calling them, chatting with them … sending hugs.” By Sister Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp After reciting the Angelus in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis recalled the liturgical memorial of Saints Joaquin and Ana, the grandparents …
Read More »Pope Francis: Becoming Restless Seekers of the Kingdom of Heaven
Pope Francis says that we are called to become “restless and healthy seekers of the Kingdom of Heaven”, reflecting on the parables of the treasure hidden in the field and the pearl of great value during the Sunday Angelus. By Christopher Wells In the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis reflected …
Read More »Pope in Angelus: God’s patience opens our hearts to hope
In the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis prays that the Blessed Virgin Mary “helps us to understand and imitate the patience of God, who does not want any of His children to be lost, whom he loves with the love of a Father”. By Vatican News With the parable of the …
Read More »Vatican: in rare cases, the lay faithful can direct the marriage rite
The Vatican says that in very exceptional circumstances and with special permission, lay Catholics can perform marriage rites. July 20, 2020 12:21 PM 2 min read Share on FacebookShare on TwitterEmail this article VATICAN CITY – The Vatican said Monday that in very exceptional circumstances and with special permission, lay …
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