Vatican

Pontifical university plans to offer diploma in child protection by 2016

Jul 03, 2015

Beginning in the spring of 2016, Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University will begin offering an intensive one-semester diploma program on the safeguarding of minors and the prevention of sex abuse by clergy.
Cuban bishops: prepare for Pope's visit with works of mercy

Jul 03, 2015

In preparation for Pope Francis’ visit to Cuba this fall, the bishops of the island nation are asking the faithful to perform acts of mercy during the first Fridays of July, August and September.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan: Papal visit will have ‘profound and lasting impact’ on New Yorkers

Jul 02, 2015

The 30 hours or so Pope Francis will spend in New York in September will be relatively brief, but “his presence will have a profound and lasting impact on all New Yorkers”, said Cardinal Timothy Dolan.
Ecuadoreans expect pope will address care for creation during July visit

Jul 02, 2015

When Pope Francis lands in Ecuador July 5, he will be returning to a country where he has long-standing bonds of ministry and friendship.
Pope returns to Latin America with trip to Ecuador, Bolivia, Paraguay

Jul 02, 2015

Pope Francis will visit Spanish-speaking countries for the first time as pontiff in an eight-day trip to Ecuador, Bolivia and Paraguay. Poverty, democracy and the rights of indigenous people are likely to top his agenda.
Pope Francis will start a busy trip to three Latin American countries on Sunday

Jul 02, 2015

Starting on Sunday, Pope Francis will leave Rome for an eight day whirlwind tour of Latin America. He'll travel by plane seven times and visit five cities in Ecuador, Bolivia, and Paraguay. It's a very personal trip for the Pope.
Ecuador vents its presidential ire on the streets ahead of papal visit

Jul 02, 2015

As President Rafael Correa scrambles to roll out the red carpet for the first papal visit in 30 years, many in this Andean nation seem intent on sending their leader a less welcoming message.
Full schedule of Pope’s visit to Cuba and the US released

Jul 02, 2015

In word and deed, Pope Francis will take his vision of a Catholic’s approach to family life, economics, immigration and good governance to Cuba and the United States during a September 19-27 visit.
Pope to shine light on South America's poorest corners

Jul 02, 2015

Pigs rummage through garbage searching for leftovers. The people live in shacks made of plywood and corrugated metal.
Archbishops who attended pallium Mass struck by sense of unity

Jul 01, 2015

Archbishops who attended Mass with Pope Francis as he blessed their woolen palliums said they were struck by a sense of unity.