Church in Italy Archives

Show others God’s mercy, don’t judge them, pope says

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Sep 23, 2019

Christians are not licensed “inspectors of other people’s lives,” but rather disciples who reach out to others, assuring them of God’s love and welcoming them into the community, Pope Francis said.

‘ABCs’ of Christian charity require helping those in need, official says

Catholic News Service, Vatican
Aug 24, 2019

Archbishop Paul Gallagher, the Vatican secretary for relations with states, said Aug. 22 that a patriotic love for one’s country and culture does not mean closing off oneself to others, particularly those in need.

In Italy, views of Church from the papers and the pews seem very different

Church in Europe
Aug 18, 2019

In Italy, the days surrounding the Catholic feast of the Assumption of Mary, which coincides with a major national holiday, is typically a time of pious celebration for churchgoers, however, reading the papers might leave a drastically different impression.

Catholic scouts due in Rome to meet the pope, discuss Europe

Church in Europe
Aug 1, 2019

The eternal city is pretty used to invasions, having experienced numerous cases of raids and sacks, not to mention the yearly incursion of tourists. But this summer a different kind of troop will come to Rome: Over 5,000 scouts will arrive August 3 flaunting pro-European and pro-Christian sentiments.

Italian bishops provide $1.1 million in humanitarian aid to South Sudan

Catholic News Service, Church in Africa
Jul 25, 2019

An infusion of $1.1 million will benefit humanitarian programs, the resettlement of refugees and internally displaced people, and peacebuilding efforts in violence-ravaged communities in South Sudan under a program initiated by the Italian bishops’ conference.

Italian prelate resigns amid flurry of charges, including political muscle

Church in Europe
Jun 27, 2019

Bishop Francesco Cavina has resigned from his post in the diocese of Carpi following a flood of media allegations accusing him of mingling ecclesial and political affairs during the election of the city’s mayor earlier this year.