Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
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Cardinal Czerny: Legacy of Synod on Synodality will be a ‘refreshed’ missionary Church
“The central insight of Vatican II is that we are all enjoying equal dignity as Christians by our baptism,” Canadian... Read more
Vatican: ‘Doctrine of discovery’ is not Catholic teaching
The legal concept of the “doctrine of discovery” is “not part of the teaching of the Catholic Church,” the Vatican... Read more
‘Everything is connected’: Cardinal Czerny explains future of Vatican office for integral human development
The Vatican’s office for integral human development is rethinking its work in light of the implementation of Pope Francis’ curial... Read more
Pope Francis names Cardinal Czerny head of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development
The pope also named a new secretary and undersecretary for the social development dicastery. Read more
Pope Francis: New Vatican guide on migrant ministry promotes encounter with others
‘All of us are called to commit ourselves to universal fraternity,’ the pope wrote in a preface to the new... Read more
Cardinal Czerny leads prayer service after Tonga volcano
Cardinal Michael Czerny on Monday led a prayer service for Tonga, after an underwater volcanic eruption caused a devastating tsunami... Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people. Read more
Pope Francis accepts Cardinal Turkson’s resignation as head of Vatican’s social development office
The dicastery will be led for now by Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny. Read more
Cardinal Turkson: Pope Francis will decide if I continue to lead Vatican dicastery
The Ghanaian cardinal confirmed that his five-year term is expiring. Read more
Pope Francis: Persistence of child labor is ‘shocking and disturbing’
Around 150 million children are forced to work worldwide. Read more
Pope Francis: Justice and peace commissions offer an ‘indispensable service’
The pope said that justice and peace could be built only through ‘two paths.’ Read more
Nancy Pelosi discusses environment, migration, and human rights at Vatican
The House Speaker met with leaders of the Vatican’s social development office. Read more
Cardinal Turkson talks Biden, Holy Communion on HBO
Cardinal Peter Turkson appeared to reject claims that President Joe Biden should be denied Holy Communion over his staunch pro-abortion... Read more
Pope Francis names religious sister to No. 2 position in Vatican’s social development office
Sr. Alessandra Smerilli, 46, was appointed ‘ad interim.’ Read more
Cardinal Cupich to conduct visit of Vatican dicastery on behalf of Pope Francis
The inspection will begin in a few days. Read more
Vatican creates group to study separating mafia from the Catholic Church
The group is being established in honor of Rosario Livatino, a Catholic judge killed by the mafia. Read more
Cardinal Turkson marks World Health Day with call to rethink healthcare
Cardinal Peter Turkson has called for a rethink of healthcare in his message for this year’s World Health Day. Read more
Vatican hosts webinar on disarmament and interreligious dialogue
The Vatican has hosted a webinar on “advancing integral disarmament” amid the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis offers support to beleaguered Christians of Syria and Iraq
Pope Francis urged Catholic charities Thursday to continue supporting embattled Christian minorities in Syria and Iraq. Read more
Pope Francis gives financial aid to families of shipwreck victims
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will be sending financial aid to families whose loved ones went missing when... Read more
