International Day of Human Fraternity

The theme of this year’s World Communications Day is summed up in the invitation to “Come and See,” Jesus’ method which has allowed to spread the Gospel up to our days. Going to see is always necessary, says Pope Francis, in any authentic communication: in journalism, on social networks, on the web. Here is what the Pontiff tells us: The invitation to “come and see”, wh...

World day for consecrated life: the Church is called to “widen the curtain”, that is, to give new strength to missionary action.

The hope of the poor shall not perish for ever This is the title of the 3rd World Day of the Poor that is celebrated on Sunday 17 november 2019. The words of the psalm 9 express a profound truth, says the Pope in the message dedicated to this day, the truth “that faith impresses above all on the hearts of the poor, restoring lost hope in the face of injustice, sufferings and the uncertaintie...

Pope Francis begins his message by recalling a letter he wrote last year in which he chose four key words – pain, gratitude, encouragement, and praise – as a way of “thanking priests and supporting their ministry”. Today, he says, those same words can “be addressed to the whole people of God”, alongside a passage from Matthew’s Gospel that recounts the “remarkable experience of Jes...

World Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking: solidarity, hope and concrete action against human trafficking.

The World Day of Prayer for Vocations this year falls on 21 April. The theme chosen echoes that of the upcoming jubilee: “Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace“. The Pope urges readers to reflect on the call each person receives and to consider their vocation in life, inviting them to prayer and openness to God’s plan of love. He stresses the importance of listening to o...

The closing celebration of the XII General Chapter will be held on 28 September 2024 at 16h30. We invite you to attend this important event in great numbers to share with us the joy of what the Lord has given us. You can also accompany the celebration on YouTube and follow the updates on Facebook and Instagram.