Vatican coins illustrate Bible stories, mark anniversaries

The most expensive Vatican commemorative coins for 2020 continue a numismatic series illustrating scenes from the Acts of the Apostles; the other mid-October issues mark important anniversaries and themes dear to the heart of the pope. The 50-euro gold coin, which sells for about £900, features St Paul holding a sword and a Bible. The... Read More

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October 19, 2020

Celebrating St John Paul II in photos

A few steps from the Vatican, on the 42nd anniversary of the election of St John Paul II (16th October), a small exhibition opened to celebrate the Polish-born pope, but also a father-daughter team of photographers who helped document his pontificate. Giancarlo Giuliani began covering the Vatican as a photojournalist in 1961; his daughter, Alessia... Read More

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July 30, 2020

China accused of hacking computers of Vatican and other Church entities

China has been accused of hacking Vatican computers as well as those in the Diocese of Hong Kong and other Catholic organisations in May. The hacking appears to be an attempt to gain an advantage in talks between the Vatican and China, due to resume as early as this week, about a fresh deal on... Read More

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July 20, 2020

Polish cardinal who spent half his life serving at Vatican dies at 80

Cardinal Zenon Grocholewski, retired prefect of the Congregation for Catholic Education, has died at the age of 80. A close collaborator with St John Paul II and retired Pope Benedict XVI, the cardinal, who died on 17th July, also spent almost 27 years working in the Apostolic Signature, the Church’s highest court. In a condolence message,... Read More

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July 6, 2020

Concert honouring St John Paul II centenary available online

A concert honouring the centennial of St John Paul II’s birth is now available online. The concert, featuring some of the United States and Poland’s top classical music artists, was held on 21st June. St John Paul’s birth was on 28th May. The concert features introductory remarks from Polish Archbishop Stanislaw Gadecki of Poznan, president... Read More

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July 2, 2020

Respect and understanding can defeat racism and bigotry, US archbishop says

While America grapples with racism and bigotry and other social ills, Washington Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory said people must reach out to one another, learn about others different from themselves and rediscover that all religions teach that hatred is wrong. “Ignorance of the other is the soil in which hatred and bigotry grow,” he said.... Read More

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June 26, 2020

Catechesis is about a relationship, not just information, Vatican says

Teaching the faith is a work of evangelisation meant to lead people to a deeper relationship with Jesus and not just impart information, said the updated Directory for Catechesis. The directory, released by the Vatican on 25th June, lists the goals and essential elements of catechesis and is meant to guide the drafting of national... Read More

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June 3, 2020

Trump visits shrine on anniversary of St John Paul II visit to Poland

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump visited the St John Paul II National Shrine in Washington before he signed an executive order back at the White House to expand US support for international religious freedom efforts. Yesterday’s crosstown trip was excoriated by several Catholic leaders, including Archbishop Wilton D. Gregory of Washington, who... Read More

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May 14, 2020

Soviet prisoners of conscience petitioned St John Paul II for help

Soviet political prisoners from various backgrounds begged St John Paul II’s help in secret messages after his 1978 election, according to a former inmate in recollections published for the late pope’s hundredth birthday. “The pope’s election was received with huge enthusiasm in Soviet labour camps; we sensed this figure had been sent by Divine Providence... Read More

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May 7, 2020

During pandemic, film and books will commemorate St John Paul’s legacy

Pandemic restrictions have upset plans for pilgrimages and major public Masses celebrating the 100th anniversary of the birth of St John Paul II. But it hasn’t stopped book launches and an online film premiere about the life and legacy of Karol Wojtyla, who was born on 18th May 1920, in Wadowice, Poland. Spanish filmmakers are... Read More

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Vatican coins illustrate Bible stories, mark anniversaries

Celebrating St John Paul II in photos

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Polish cardinal who spent half his life serving at Vatican dies at 80

Concert honouring St John Paul II centenary available online

Respect and understanding can defeat racism and bigotry, US archbishop says

Catechesis is about a relationship, not just information, Vatican says

Trump visits shrine on anniversary of St John Paul II visit to Poland

Soviet prisoners of conscience petitioned St John Paul II for help

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