(ANS – Vatican City – October 22, 2026) – On the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II, founder of World Youth Day (WYD), Pope Leo XIV sent a message to young people around the world, urging them to register for WYD Seoul 2027. He emphasized that the gathering will offer an experience of “an even greater sense of unity, for we are all … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV Urges Young People to Register for World Youth Day 2027

(ANS – Roma) – La recuperación de salud del Santo Padre, León XIV, en el Policlínico “Agostino Gemelli” de Roma está procediendo con normalidad y según lo previsto. Acompañado por las oraciones de los fieles de todo el mundo, entre los que se encuentra también toda la Familia Salesiana, como bien atestigua la carta pública del 12 de octubre del Rector Mayor, padre Fabio Attard, León XIV ha sido sometido a controles de rutina “con resultados dentro de la normalidad” y está realizando fisioterapia con actividad motora completa. Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV Resumes His Duties at Gemelli Hospital as Recovery Progresses as Expected

**(ANS – París – 1 de octubre de 2026)** – En la tarde del viernes 25 de septiembre de 2026, el **Papa León XIV**, como parte de su viaje apostólico a Francia, fue recibido en la sede de la **Organización de las Naciones Unidas para la Educación, la Ciencia y la Cultura (UNESCO)** en París. Su presencia tuvo gran importancia para transmitir un mensaje de paz, diálogo y colaboración entre todos aquellos comprometidos con la paz … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris

(ANS – Buenos Aires – 30 de septiembre de 2026) – Como parte de la histórica visita del Papa León XIV a Argentina del 8 al 11 de noviembre de 2026, la Provincia Salesiana de Argentina Sur está organizando el evento «Testigos de la humanidad» en la Casa Salesiana León XIII, en el barrio de Palermo de Buenos Aires, desde el domingo 8 de noviembre hasta el martes 10 de noviembre. El P. Manuel Cayo, Provincial de Argentina Sur, quien … Continuar leyendo “Witnesses to Humanity”: Young Salesians to Gather for Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Buenos Aires

(ANS – París) – El papa León XIV está en Francia (París, Lourdes y luego Metz) para un viaje oficial del 25 al 28 de septiembre de 2026. Su visita suscita gran entusiasmo: aproximadamente seiscientas mil personas participaron en la gran misa en la Place de la Concorde, en la capital francesa, y doscientas mil el domingo en Lourdes. Obviamente, también la Familia Salesiana de Don Bosco está movilizada. Y a continuación ofrecemos algunas pruebas de ello. Continuar leyendo “That the World May Have Life”: Fervor and Excitement Among the Salesian Family Surrounding Pope Leo XIV

(ANS – París) – El papa León XIV se encuentra en Francia (París, Lourdes y luego Metz) para realizar un viaje oficial del 25 al 28 de septiembre de 2026. Su visita suscita un gran entusiasmo: en la capital se espera la presencia de unas seiscientas mil personas, mientras que el domingo en Lourdes se prevé la asistencia de doscientas mil. Naturalmente, también la Familia Salesiana se prepara para participar en este acontecimiento histórico. Con motivo de la visita, se han recopilado ocho anécdotas que describen de la mejor manera la participación salesiana. Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to France: 8 Anecdotes on the Salesian Family’s Enthusiastic Participation

(ANS – Vatican City – September 17, 2026) – Archbishop Thomas Menamparampil, Emeritus of Guwahati, recently met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, presenting him with his latest books, I Came to Set Fire Upon the Earth and Exaggeration Invites Exaggeration. As he approaches his 90th birthday on October 22, Archbishop Menamparampil remains a prominent figure in the Church in India and beyond. His writings … Continuar leyendo Archbishop Menamparampil Turns 90 and Presents Two New Books to Pope Leo XIV

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – In his homily during the Mass he presided over at the Church of Maria Santissima del Lago (Our Lady of the Lake) in Castel Gandolfo, followed by the traditional procession, Pope Leo XIV reflected on the beauty of such “simple gestures” of devotion, which are capable of renewing faith. In a world that dismisses forgiveness as … Continuar leyendo The Pope: Do Not Give in to Hatred in the Face of Injustice; Let Not Evil Disfigure Humanity

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – On Saturday, August 15, 2026, at 10 a.m., Pope Leo XIV will preside over Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption at the Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, entrusted to the Salesians of Don Bosco. On Saturday, August 29, for the first time, he will celebrate the Eucharist and take part … Continuar leyendo Parish Priest of Castel Gandolfo: “The Pope Brings Joy Here; He Is a Magnet for Many People”

Photo © Vatican Media (ANS – Assisi) – At Santa Maria degli Angeli, the first stop on his pastoral visit, Pope Leo XIV answered questions from young people and explained that Gospel radicalism is “the opposite of fundamentalism: it does not make us blind and violent, but sensitive and attentive,” and welcoming toward all. How can the spiritual legacy of St. Francis of Assisi be … Continuar leyendo Pope in Assisi: Build a Civilization of Love, Not Division

(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – In an interview with Vatican News, Polish Salesian Fr. Tadeusz Rozmus, pastor of the Pontifical Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, expressed his hope that Pope Leo XIV will enjoy a restful summer stay in the town. “Our hope is that the Holy Father will be well here in Castel Gandolfo, that he may rest and accomplish … Continuar leyendo Parish Priest of Castel Gandolfo: “We Hope Pope Leo Will Enjoy True Rest Here”

Photo © Vatican Media (ANS – Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) – Pope Leo XIV concluded his six-day visit to Spain with a stop in the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands. After visits to Madrid, which focused primarily on institutional matters, and Barcelona, where he honored the centennial of the death of the “Architect of God,” Antoni Gaudí, the Holy Father specifically included the … Continuar leyendo From the Canary Islands, Pope Leo XIV Summarizes Christian Teaching on Migration

Photo: Vatican Media (ANS – Barcelona) – Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit to Spain continues. After arriving in Barcelona, he immediately began a packed schedule of events. The Pontiff, the third pope to visit the Iberian nation, concluded the day on June 10 with a celebration at the Sagrada Família—held on the 100th anniversary of Antoni Gaudí’s death—and the symbolic inauguration of the Tower of … Continuar leyendo The Pope Opens the Tower of Jesus at the Sagrada Família, a Beacon Overlooking the Mediterranean

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Madrid) – The third day of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Spain was marked by high-level institutional engagements, including a meeting with the Prime Minister and an address to parliamentarians in the morning, followed by an encounter with Spanish bishops in the afternoon. The day also included more pastoral and spiritual moments, such as a private meeting with … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV’s Inspiring Words to Everyone: Politicians, Bishops, Victims of Abuse, Devotees of Mary, and the Catholic Community of Madrid

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Madrid) – With his arrival in Madrid on June 6, 2026, Pope Leo XIV began his fourth international apostolic journey, a visit that will take him across various regions of Spain under the motto “Alzad la mirada” (“Lift up your gaze”). The first two days included meetings with national institutions, encounters with social organizations, and events dedicated to young … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo from Madrid: “The Christ Who Passes Through the Streets in the Monstrance Is the Same One Who Identifies With the Poor, the Sick, the Lonely, and the Marginalized”

(ANS – Madrid) – Pope Leo XIV will visit Spain from June 6–12, 2026, traveling to four cities: Madrid, Barcelona, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The visit will focus on three pastoral themes—charity, the Eucharist, and encounter—and will carry the motto, “Lift Up Your Eyes” (Jn 4:35), inviting society to move beyond indifference and daily concerns. In all four cities, … Continuar leyendo Preparations Underway for the Pope’s Visit to Spain

(ANS – Madrid) – The war in the Middle East and beyond, the Pope’s travels to various African countries and to Spain, the situation of the Congregation following the 29th General Chapter, and the vocational theme in his Region were among the many topics addressed by Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, Councillor for the Mediterranean Region, in a lengthy interview with the Spanish portal Religión … Continuar leyendo Fr. Juan Carlos Pérez Godoy, SDB: “No war is justified, least of all in the name of God”

Photo © Vatican Media (ANS – Vatican City) – On May 8, 2026, Pope Leo XIV will celebrate the first anniversary of his election to the Chair of Peter. One year after that historic date, Robert Prevost’s pontificate appears to be strongly defined by themes of peace, international diplomacy, and a pastoral mission focused on the world’s peripheries. This first anniversary concludes 12 intense months … Continuar leyendo May 8, 2025 – May 8, 2026: A Year with Pope Leo XIV

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Bata) – The penultimate day of Pope Leo XIV’s apostolic journey to Equatorial Guinea, Wednesday, April 22, 2026, was filled with travel and significant engagements, including visits to Mongomo and Bata, before returning to the capital, Malabo, in the evening. Upon arrival at Mengomeyén International Airport, near Mongomo, the Holy Father proceeded to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV to Young People: “The Future Is Yours!”

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Saurimo) – On Monday, April 20, 2026, during the eighth day of his apostolic journey in Africa, Pope Leo XIV spent a significant part of his visit in Saurimo, the capital of Angola’s Lunda Sul province. Though brief, the visit was meaningful, bringing attention and dignity to a region rich in diamonds yet marked by extreme poverty. Warm Welcome … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV’s Appeal for a Nation of Justice and Peace: “Angola, Remain Faithful to Your Christian Roots!”

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Luanda) – “I come to Africa primarily as a shepherd, as head of the Catholic Church, to be with, to celebrate with, to encourage, and to accompany all African Catholics.” With these clear words, Pope Leo XIV reiterated the purpose of his extended journey to Africa during the flight on Saturday, April 18, 2026, from Cameroon to Angola. Following … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo Urges the Nation: Follow Mary “to Be, Like Her, Workers for Justice and Peacemakers”

Photo: Vatican Media (ANS – Bamenda) – After leaving Yaoundé, Pope Leo XIV traveled to Bamenda, also in Cameroon, where he was welcomed by a large and jubilant crowd. This northwestern region has long been marked by tensions and violence—a crisis largely forgotten by the world—which over the past decade has resulted in thousands of deaths and hundreds of thousands of displaced people. Yet the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV in Bamenda, Calling for Hope and Interfaith Cooperation

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Yaoundé) – The third day of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Africa saw him travel from Algeria to Cameroon, the second of four countries on his apostolic journey to the continent. Upon arriving in the capital, Yaoundé, the Holy Father met with political and institutional leaders, visited an orphanage, and held a private meeting with local bishops. On the … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV: “The World Thirsts for Peace… Enough of War!”

Photo ©: Vatican Media (ANS – Annaba) – On his second day in Algeria, Pope Leo XIV traveled from Algiers to Annaba, the ancient Hippo, where Saint Augustine—of whom Leo XIV is a spiritual son—served as bishop for 34 years. The day’s schedule included several engagements, concluding with a return to the Algerian capital in the evening after Mass. After a flight of just over … Continuar leyendo A Son of St. Augustine, Dressed in White, Returns to Hippo

(ANS – Algiers) – Peter returns to Africa. Three years after Pope Francis’ visit to the Democratic Republic of the Congoand South Sudan in early 2023, Pope Leo XIV is embarking on a long pilgrimage across the African continent, with his first stop in Algeria—the land of Saint Augustine, of whom he is a spiritual son—and which will then take him to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. It is an 11-day journey that Pope Leo had … Continuar leyendo The Pope’s Journey to Africa: A Missionary and Peacemaker

(ANS – Olgiate Comasco) – In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the laying of the foundation stone of the new complex in Olgiate Comasco named after St. John Bosco, Pope Leo XIV encouraged people to appreciate the role of oratories as “spaces of true fraternity” in the life of the Church and society. With this message, … Continuar leyendo The Pope: Oratories Are Vital in Helping Young People Overcome Isolation

(ANS – Rome) – Barriers now line the courtyard, flags and banners hang from the windows of the Salesian Headquarters, and rows of chairs are being arranged to accommodate the hundreds of faithful expected. The preparations of the Sacred Heart community in Castro Pretorio for the historic visit of Pope Leo XIV are visible in every detail. On the morning of Sunday, February 22, 2026, … Continuar leyendo The Many Voices of Anticipation: The Sacred Heart Community Prepares to Welcome Pope Leo XIV

(ANS – Vatican City) – Listening, fasting, and walking together: these are the three fundamental pillars on which one can base the journey of conversion during Lent proposed by Pope Leo XIV to all the faithful. His message, published by the Holy See Press Office, reminds us that this season can be a favorable opportunity to “place the mystery of God back at the center … Continuar leyendo Holy Father’s Message for Lent 2026: Listening, Fasting, and Walking Together for True Conversion

(EWTN – Vatican) The PDF version of the Pope Leo’s Message for Lent 2026 or download below Dear brothers and sisters, Lent is a time in which the Church, guided by a sense of maternal care, invites us to place the mystery of God back in the center of our lives, in order to find renewal in our faith and keep our hearts from being consumed … Continuar leyendo MESSAGE FROM POPE LEO XIV FOR LENT 2026: “Listening & Fasting”

(ANS – Rome) – It was announced today, January 23, by the Vicariate of Rome that Pope Leo XIV will make his first pastoral visit to the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Castro Pretorio on Sunday, February 22. The event is expected to be a historic moment of grace for the parish community and for the entire Salesian Family. The visit is … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV to Visit the Basilica of the Sacred Heart

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV opened the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, recalling that Christ draws us to follow Him and warning that division within the Church scatters the faithful. “I am here to listen,” Pope Leo XIV said in his opening address at the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals taking place in the Vatican on January 7–8. The Pope began by expressing his … Continuar leyendo Pope at Consistory: “It’s Not the Church that Attracts but Christ”

(ANS – Rome) – With the closing of the last Holy Door, that of St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, on Tuesday, December 6, 2026, the Solemnity of the Epiphany, the 25th Ordinary Universal Jubilee, proclaimed by Pope Francis with the bull Spes non confundit (“Hope does not disappoint”) and later carried forward by Leo XIV, came to a solemn conclusion. Although there were many ways to experience and savor … Continuar leyendo Over 33 Million “Pilgrims of Hope:” Data from the 2025 Jubilee in Rome

(ANS – Vatican) – On the occasion of the 59th World day of Peace, celebrated on January 1, 2026, Pope Leo XIV shared his Message for this anniversary to the Church and the world. In the text, the Holy Father proposes the theme “Peace be with you all. Towards an unarmed and disarming peace,” referring to the greeting of the risen Christ. The Message invites us to rediscover peace as a … Continuar leyendo World Day of Peace 2026: Pope Leo XIV Calls for an “Unarmed and Disarming” Peace

(ANS – Bkerké) – For his last event on the first full day in Lebanon, December 1, Pope Leo XIV met with young people in Bkerké, Lebanon. The event began with the testimonies of volunteers and young people, before two more asked the Holy Father questions. Then Pope Leo XIV urges them not to give into despair, rather to cultivate friendships rooted in genuine love and … Continuar leyendo Pope to Young People: There is Still Time to Dream, Plan, and Do Good

(ANS – Vatican) – During the Mass for the canonization of martyrs Peter To Rot and Bishop Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan, religious sisters Maria Troncatti, Vincenza Maria Poloni, and Carmen Rendiles Martínez, and lay people Bartolo Longo and José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros, Pope Leo XIV emphasized the importance of prayer and faith in order to live in the hope of God’s Providence: “When we are crucified by … Continuar leyendo The Pope: Saints Are Not Champions of Ideals, but Witnesses to Christ’s Love

(ANS – Vatican City) – Taking up Francis’ desire “that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor”, Pope Leo XIV issues his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te”, as a call to Christ’s disciples “to recognize him in the poor and the suffering”. Pope Leo XIV’s first Apostolic Exhortation sees the love of Christ incarnated … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo: Faith Cannot Be Separated from Love for the Poor

(ANS – Castel Gandolfo) – From October 1 to 3, the quiet beauty of Castel Gandolfo (Italy) hosted the  Raising Hope Conference. Over 400 participants, religious leaders, scientists, Indigenous voices, youth advocates, and civil society members to celebrate the 10th anniversary of  Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ powerful call to care for our common home. As member of the European Laudato Si’ Alliance (ELSiA), Don Bosco International (DBI) attended … Continuar leyendo Raising Hope: An International Celebration for the 10th Anniversary of Pope Francis’ Encyclical Laudato Si’

Editor: This article highlights Pope Leo’s message for the World Day of Migrants and Refugees and cites significant data on global trends from the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). (Rome, Italy) – On October 4 and 5, 2025, the 111th World Day of Migrants and Refugees (GMMR) is celebrated, established by the Church in 1914 to bring the attention of ecclesial and civil communities to … Continuar leyendo World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2025

(Vatican City) – At the end of the General Audience on September 24, Pope Leo XIV announced a Rosary for Peace in St Peter’s Square on October 11. This prayer initiative will be held on the day on which the Church remembers St John XXIII, the Pope of the encyclical Pacem in Terris. The Pontiff is thus continuing the tradition begun by his predecessors, who at difficult moments in the … Continuar leyendo Popes and Prayers for Peace

(Vatican City, Vatican) – July 2025 – It was under the banner of friendship, affection, inclusion and familiarity that Pope Leo XIV visited the participants in Estate Ragazzi at the Vatican on Thursday morning, 3 July, in the Paul VI Hall. Before them he met three hundred children and young people from Ukraine, welcomed for the summer by Caritas Italiana. The three hundred and ten participants in … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV Meets With Participants of Estate Ragazzi and 300 Ukrainian Children and Young People

(ANS – Vatican City) – Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in Saint Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God’s love and remain united in one family. Greeting over 200,000 pilgrims, leaders from around the world, and representatives of Christian denominations, Pope Leo XIV marked the joyous start to his Petrine … Continuar leyendo Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: ‘Let Us Walk Towards God and Love One Another’

(ANS – Vatican City) – The origin of the Pope’s bond with Our Lady Salus Populi Romani and his ability to empathize with the most suffering is presented in the testimony of his cousin, a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) and missionary in Thailand. Sister Ana Rosa Sivori is a Daughter of Mary Help of Christians, a missionary for sixty years in Thailand. On April 26, … Continuar leyendo ‘He Had Our Lady in His Heart.’ Sister Ana Rosa Sivori, FMA, Recounts the Devotion of Her Cousin Francis

(ANS – Vatican City) – Following the announcement his passing away on Easter Monday, Vatican News offers an overview of the highlights of Pope Francis’ pontificate, his journeys, reforms, writings, work for peace and human fraternity, and outreach to the poor and migrants. Pope Francis became the first of many things. The first Jesuit pope, the first pope from Latin America, the first one to choose … Continuar leyendo Pope Francis: Twelve years of New Paths, Processes, and Open Doors

(ANS – Vatican City) – In his homily at the Requiem Mass for Pope Francis, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, recalls the highlights of his intense and prophetic 12 years of pontificate marked by his closeness to the people, especially the least and the last amongst us, and his deep love for the Church open to everyone. Over two hundred … Continuar leyendo Requiem Mass for Pope Francis: 250 Thousand People in the Square, the Funeral Procession Greeted by Long Applause

(ANS – Vatican City) – The Cardinals present in Rome have agreed to begin the conclave on May 7th, 2025. The date was set on Monday morning by the approximately 180 cardinals present (just over a hundred of whom are electors) gathered for the fifth General Congregation in the Vatican. The conclave will take place in the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel, which will remain closed to … Continuar leyendo Conclave to elect new Pope to begin on May 7th

(ANS – Vatican City) – Amid tears and long waits in line, thousands of faithful crowded Via della Conciliazione and St Peter’s Square to pay their last respects to Francis in the Vatican Basilica. “For me it was an act of duty to come and say goodbye to a Pontiff who has given so much to me;” “I was struck by the fact that he always … Continuar leyendo Queues Beneath the Sun, Prayers and Gratitude. Everyone’s Final Farewell to the Pope

(ANS – Madrid) – In these days of anticipation at the funeral of the 266th Pontiff of the Catholic Church and of projections towards the forthcoming Conclave, Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, was approached by various media to recount his direct experience with Pope Francis and to receive indications from him on the … Continuar leyendo Cardinal Fernández Artime, SDB: ‘Francis has sought, by every means, to have a Church ever closer to the lowliest, the most afflicted of humanity’

(ANS – New Delhi) – “I would like us to once again have hope and trust in others, even in those who are not close to us or come from distant lands… because we are all children of God.”— Pope Francis, in his final message. In a time of growing walls and shrinking compassion, Pope Francis stood as a bridge-builder, a voice of conscience, and a father … Continuar leyendo Pope Francis: Shepherd of the Migrants and Refugees

(ANS – Rome) – “Love, reverence, respect the Supreme Pontiff, Vicar of Jesus Christ on earth. He who is with the Pope is on God’s side,” Don Bosco taught his boys. Devotion to the Holy Father is one of the three ‘special loves’ that he always passed on as part of his spirituality, and today it shines through clearly in the moving words full of gratitude … Continuar leyendo Pope Francis, Unforgettable Throughout the Salesian World

Saint Peter’s Square Easter Sunday, 20 April 2025 Mary Magdalene, seeing that the stone of the tomb had been rolled away, ran to tell Peter and John. After receiving the shocking news, the two disciples also went out and — as the Gospel says — “the two were running together” (Jn 20:4). The main figures of the Easter narratives all ran! On the one hand, “running” could express … Continuar leyendo Easter Homily of His Holiness Pope Francis – Read by Cardinal Angelo Comastri

(ANS – Vatican City) – The world mourns for Pope Francis at his ‘transitus’, to use a word that is both rich in meaning and familiar to the Church and the Franciscan spiritual tradition to describe one’s passing. His death, no doubt, is the end of a remarkable era. He leaves behind a great legacy. Pope Francis has many firsts to his credit: the first Latin … Continuar leyendo “Transitus” of Francis: End of an Era and a Great Legacy. Pope Francis (1936-2025)

(ANS – Rome) – The Rector Major of the Salesians of Don Bosco and the entire Salesian Congregation join the whole Church around Pope Francis, who rose with Christ this morning. Grateful for his constant attention and repeated encouragement to go out and ‘share the mission of bringing the Gospel to the ends of the earth,’ especially where the poorest and most abandoned young people live, … Continuar leyendo The Salesian Congregation in Prayer for Pope Francis: Faithful Servant Risen in Christ

(ANS – Rome) – Pope Francis spent 38 days as a patient at Gemelli Polyclinic, from February 14 to March 23, 2025. These were challenging weeks for an 88-year-old battling bilateral pneumonia. Medical reports did not hide the gravity of his condition, the crises he faced, or the complexity of his clinical picture. Yet, throughout these difficult days, a flood of prayers accompanied his recovery—personal prayers, … Continuar leyendo Welcome Home, Holy Father!

(ANS – Rome) – On March 13, Pope Francis marked the twelfth anniversary of his election as Pontiff from the Roman hospital where he has been hospitalized for nearly a month. This period of stillness comes after one of the most intense years of his papacy, filled with the Jubilee, Synod, Consistory, international and domestic travels, and visits to Roman parishes. On this day, the Pope … Continuar leyendo  “I Accompany You from Here”: The Anniversary of the Pontificate at Gemelli, with Eyes on the World