Tag: Vatican
The contagion of corruption must stop
In 2019, the Philippines got its lowest ranking in 7 years in the Corruption Perceptions Index of Transparency International
Pope Francis issues decree to ensure transparency in Vatican contracts
POPE FRANCIS has issued a new decree to ensure transparency in the Vatican’s public contracts and “to reduce” the danger of corruption.
Vatican returns to religious normal as public Masses resume
Pope Francis inaugurated the full reopening of St. Peter’s Basilica on May 18 and Catholic churches held public Masses for the first time in two months.
St. Peter’s gets coronavirus scrub-down
Technically, St. Peter’s has remained open during the Italian lockdown which began in early March, although only for private prayer.
Cardinal Tagle breaks the glass ceiling in the Vatican
Cardinal Tagle is likely to reaffirm his commitment to the core principles of Catholic social teachings, including respect for human dignity and preferential option for the poor and the vulnerable.
Pope Francis cites role of peacemakers
Those who truly work for peace are the true children of God, pope says
Pope Francis’ Urbi et Orbi blessing
The full text in English of Pope Francis' Urbi et Orbi blessing on Easter Sunday 2020.
Banish ‘self-centeredness,’ pope tells the world as it faces coronavirus
The pope's Easter "Urbi et Orbi" message was by far his most pressing and political since his election in 2013
‘Do not yield to fear,’ pope says on Easter eve
The pope encouraged people to be ‘messengers of life in a time of death’
Pope cites priests in frontline of pandemic, who serve poor as...
This year's observance of the Holy Week has been affected by lockdowns in many countries due to the new coronavirus
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