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NBC News
5 days ago
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‘It just defies belief': Bonai Shalom rabbi reacts to Colorado attack
Six members of one Jewish congregation were among the victims of an attack on a group of Israeli hostage advocates in Boulder, Colorado. KUSA's Marc Sallinger spoke to Congregation Bonai Shalom Rabbi Marc Soloway, who said it's 'inconceivable' that Jewish people 'can feel so unsafe' in the 3, 2025
Herald Malaysia
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
Cardinals discuss need for hope this Jubilee at ninth General Congregation
The 177 Cardinals present in Rome hold their ninth General Congregation in the Vatican on May 3, Saturday morning, and discuss the Church's need for hope during the ongoing Jubilee. May 05, 2025 Cardinals pray in the chapel at the ninth General Congregation in the Vatican (@VATICAN MEDIA) VATICAN: The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters on Saturday morning that 177 Cardinals were present at the ninth General Congregation in preparation for the upcoming conclave. The Congregation began at 9:00 AM with prayer. Of the 177 Cardinals present, 127 of them were electors. There were 26 speeches made during the Congregation. They discussed subjects including: - A dual task: communion within the Church and fraternity in the world - Gratitude was expressed for Pope Francis, often citing his Apostolic Exhortation Evangelii gaudium , and the processes he initiated, which must be carried forward - Collaboration and solidarity among Churches - The role of the Roman Curia in relation to the Pope - The service of the Church and the Pope in promoting peace - The value of education - The hope that the next Pope will be prophetic, that the Church will not shut itself in the upper room, but go out and bring light to a world desperately in need of hope (citing this year's Jubilee) Among the recurring themes that have emerged in recent days, Mr. Bruni mentioned synodality and collegiality, as well as: - The Jubilee and the theme of hope - A look at the world, and the thirst and interest it shows toward the Church - A Church that lives in the world, not in its own world, to avoid becoming insignificant - Ecumenical dialogue and mission The Cardinals drawn by lot to assist the Cardinal Camerlengo, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, in the Particular Congregations for the handling of ordinary affairs were announced: Cardinals Francis Prevost and Marcello Semeraro. The third member of the Commission remains Cardinal Reinhard Marx in his role as coordinator of the Council for the Economy. Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, the Dean of the College of Cardinals, reminded everyone that St. Peter's Basilica is organizing the Rosary every Saturday evening at 9:00 PM during the month of May. It was also noted that on Sunday, any Cardinals who wish may celebrate Mass in their titular churches. Responding to journalists' questions, Mr. Bruni noted that work at the Casa Santa Marta to accommodate the Cardinals has reached an advanced stage and will be completed by Monday, May 5. He added that the Cardinals will enter the Casa Santa Marta starting from Tuesday evening, May 6, through Wednesday morning, May 7, but that they must move in before the Mass Pro Eligendo Romani Pontifice. On Tuesday, May 6, the Cardinals will meet in a General Congregation at 9:00 AM and will hold an afternoon session, if necessary. On Monday, May 5, the press briefing to update journalists on the Congregations may take place only in the evening, after the second session of the General Congregation ends at 7 PM.--Vatican News
Herald Malaysia
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
Cardinals discuss economic situation of the Holy See at General Congregation
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters on Wednesday that 180 Cardinals attended the seventh General Congregation, of whom 124 were Cardinal electors. May 01, 2025 VATICAN: The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, told reporters on Wednesday that 180 Cardinals attended the seventh General Congregation, of whom 124 were Cardinal electors. In the first part of the meeting, the Cardinals discussed the economic and financial situation of the Holy See, with contributions from Cardinals Reinhard Marx, Kevin Farrell, Christoph Schönborn, Fernando Vergez, and Konrad Krajewski. Cardinal Marx, coordinator of the Council for the Economy, presented several challenges, issues, and proposals from the perspective of sustainability, with the goal that the economic structures continue to support the reforms of the papacy. Cardinal Schönborn spoke as president of the IOR Oversight Commission, and Cardinal Vergez shared several details regarding the situation of the Governorate of Vatican City State, mentioning the ongoing renovation work. Cardinal Krajewski spoke about the activities of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. In the second part of the General Congregation, 14 Cardinals intervened on various topics, including the ecclesiology of the people of God and the wound caused by polarization within the Church and the division in society; synodality and episcopal collegiality as a way to overcome polarization; and vocations to the priesthood and religious life. Several references were made to the conciliar texts Lumen gentium and Gaudium et spes; and they discussed evangelization, especially focusing on the consistency between what is lived and what is proclaimed. The General Congregation concluded at 12:30 PM with the prayer of the Regina Coeli .--Vatican News
The Journal
24-04-2025
- Politics
- The Journal
Conclave campaign: Leading Rosary prayers and addressing Cardinals, the moves behind the scenes
ON TUESDAY MORNING, just over 24 hours after Pope Francis's death was announced to the world by Irish-born Cardinal Kevin Farrell, the College of Cardinals met in the Vatican. There are 252 cardinals, but only 135 are under 80 and therefore eligible to vote in the Conclave to elect a new pope. Francis himself appointed 108 of these 135 voting Cardinals and while many are aligned with his thinking, not all are. Cardinal Fridolin Besungu of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who is thought to be a contender for the next pope , has openly opposed Francis's decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples. There was some upset at the swift pace of the first meeting of Cardinals following Francis's death, officially titled the first General Congregation of the College of Cardinals . Cardinals had received a letter on Monday summoning them to the Vatican in 'preparation for the Conclave', and Cardinals over 80 and without a Conclave vote were also invited to attend. The first General Congregation of Cardinals took place Tuesday morning at the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis. Around 60 cardinals gathered for prayer. They solemnly took an oath to faithfully observe the norms governing the interregnum and the election of the new… — EWTN Vatican (@EWTNVatican) April 22, 2025 Some 60 Cardinals were in attendance, but Cardinal Joseph Zen from Hong Kong noted it was virtually impossible for many Cardinals from far-flung regions to attend. At 93, Zen is too old to partake in the Conclave and at this first meeting of Cardinals, a decision was made on the date of Francis's funeral, as well as decision to suspend the canonisation of the Church's first millennial saint, Carlo Acutis. 'Cardinal Zen would like to know why the first session of the General Congregations has to start so early,' he wrote in a statement posted to social media. The second General Congregation took place the next morning on Wednesday, with 103 Cardinals in attendance. This meeting lasted around 90 minutes and the third meeting took place this morning. It lasted close to three hours and 113 Cardinals were there. The 113 Cardinals present in Rome held the third General Congregation on Thursday morning, and announced who will deliver the two pre-conclave meditations. They agreed that Fr. Donato Ogliari, O.S.B., Abbot of St. Paul Outside the Walls, will deliver the first meditation on… — Vatican News (@VaticanNews) April 24, 2025 As well as confirming the meditations which will open up the Conclave, Cardinals were also able to take part in a 'conversation about the Church and the world'. Advertisement Some 34 Cardinals chose to speak – it is not known who spoke, but it is likely they did so with the Conclave in mind. As per the rules of the Church, the Conclave has to take place some time between 6 May and 11 May. The next General Congregation will take place tomorrow morning at 9am. Meanwhile, a Rosary will take place tonight and tomorrow night outside the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, which is where Francis will be buried. He will be the first pope since Leo XIII, who died in 1903, to be buried outside of the Vatican. Image of Francis' tomb in Saint Mary Major Vatican Vatican Tonight's Rosary will be led by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle. It could provide a good means for Tagle to position himself at the next pope in the minds of fellow Cardinals. Tagle is Asia's frontrunner for the papacy, a charismatic moderate who has not been afraid to criticise the Church for its shortcomings, including over sexual abuse of minors. Fluent in English, he is an eloquent speaker with self-deprecating humour and, like Francis, is a leading advocate for the poor, migrants and marginalised people. Luis Antonio Tagle Alamy Alamy He had already been considered a candidate for pope in the 2013 conclave in which Francis was elected following the resignation of Pope Benedict XVI. Tomorrow's Rosary meanwhile will be presided over by Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa. Pizzaballa is the top Catholic in the Middle East, with an archdiocese encompassing Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan and Cyprus. The Italian was made a cardinal in September 2023, shortly before the war broke out between Israel and Hamas. In October 2023, Pizzaballa offered himself in exchange for those held hostage by Hamas. 'If this can lead to freedom and bring those children back home, no problem. On my part, absolute willingness,' said Pizzaballa at the time. Related Reads Which world leaders are attending the Pope's funeral this weekend? The Drimnagh-born Cardinal running the Vatican following the death of Pope Francis Progressive versus traditionalist? The polarising issues that will define the next pope Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa arrives for a college of cardinals' meeting at the Vatican today Alamy Stock Photo Alamy Stock Photo He has also appealed for peace from both sides, and at Christmas in 2024 led Mass both in Gaza and in Jerusalem. There hasn't been an Italian pope since the September Pope, John Paul I, who died on 28 September, 1978, a mere 33 days into his papacy. The Italian Church would be keen for another Italian pope after a drought, while there would be great symbolism to having a new pope with such intimate knowledge of the Middle East. However, for the first time in history, fewer than half of Cardinal electors will be from Europe and perhaps they will be keen to have a new leader from outside of Europe. Elsewhere, other contenders deemed to be 'papabile' include Pietro Parolin and Peter Turkson. Parolin had been the number two at the Vatican during nearly all of Francis's papacy, acting as Vatican Secretary of State. Pietro Parolin PA PA He is known to many world leaders, having travelled the globe, but also to many inside the Roman Curia, the government of the Holy See. A member of Francis's Council of Cardinals, an advisory body, Parolin played a key role in the historic 2018 deal between the Holy See and China on the appointment of bishops. This deal gave Chinese officials some input into who Francis appointed as bishops in the country, and in return the underground Catholic Church in China was given more freedom. Turkson meanwhile is one of the Church's most influential Cardinals from Africa, although he said in 2010 that he didn't want to become the first black pope, insisting any such pope would 'have a rough time' . Peter Turkson Alamy Alamy Born into a humble family of 10 children, Turkson speaks six languages and has visited the World Economic Forum in Davos multiple times to convince business leaders of the perils of trickle-down economics. The Church in Africa booming and the number of Catholics globally is set to increase, rather than decrease, with the continent more than making up for losses in Europe and the western world. Perhaps Cardinals will be keen to reward a region where the faith is flourishing and in good health. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Herald Malaysia
24-04-2025
- Politics
- Herald Malaysia
Second General Congregation of Cardinals held in the Vatican
Cardinals present in Rome gather for the second General Congregation and approve the programme for the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the late Pope Francis. Apr 24, 2025 VATICAN: The second General Congregation of Cardinals began on April 23, Wednesday afternoon in the Synod Hall at about 5:00 PM, and ended at 6:30 PM. According to the Holy See Press Office, 103 cardinals were present. They began the meeting with the ' Veni, Sancte Spiritus ' prayer, and then with a prayer in suffrage of Pope Francis. The Cardinals who were not present at Tuesday's General Congregation were sworn in. The programme of the Novemdiales, the ancient nine-day period of mourning for the Pope, was approved. The next General Congregation will be on Thursday morning at 9:00 AM. At the first General Congregation, held on Tuesday morning, the Cardinals decided to suspend all scheduled beatifications until the new Pope can approve them. Moreover, in accordance with the norms of Universi Dominici Gregis , a commission of three Cardinals was selected by lot to assist the Camerlengo in the governance of the Church during the sede vacante . These three Cardinals represent the three orders of the College of Cardinals and are replaced every three days. The first group of three Cardinals chosen was Pietro Parolin (episcopal order), Stanis?aw Ry?ko (presbyteral order), and Fabio Baggio (diaconal order). The Holy See Press Office noted that around 20,000 people had paid their respects to the late Pope Francis as of 7:30 PM on April 23, Wednesday evening.--Vatican News
