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“Jesus, source of mercy”
“Launch ourselves in the adventure of Mercy”
Bring to all the flame of your faith
"Integral Ecology & Laudato Si. Youth as protagonists for change"
A Dicastery for the laity: between history and future
Recognition of the association Jesus Youth
The Church & Sport section in the United States
Play Like a ChampionToday National Sports Leadership Conference
Magdala celebrates International Women´s Day presenting: Middle-eastern women and beyond are changing lives of other through their “feminine genius”
Limerick Diocesan Sport Conference
Victory in sport within the family*
SportsLeader Director of Sports Ministry Conference
Press release: Study Seminar Women and Work
New invitation to a “Theology of women”
Myriam Cortés Diéguez rector of Salamanca
PRESS RELEASE Message of Pope Francis for the 31st World Youth Day 2016
Benedict Daswa: martyr and model of lay Catholic leadership
Rosary Rally: A way of teaching athletes to pray
Coaches: educating people: The international Seminar of the Church & Sport Section
WYD 2016: Registrations open!
From Sunday 26 July, exactly one year before the start of World Youth Day in Krakow, it will be possible to register online at: register.wyd.va
The Logic of Self-Giving
The Holy Father with a delegation of athletes of "Special Olympics Italia"
Inaugural Global Congress on Sports and Christianity on August 2016
Cardinal Ryłko to the Third Worldwide Priests’ Retreat of the International Catholic Charismatic Renewal
Death of Pasquale Foresi, the first Focolare priest, co-founder of the Focolare Movement
Cycling Is Everyone’s Business
Pope Francis met the members of the Italian Tennis Federation
Audience of Pope Francis to the Lazio Sports Club
Pray for World Youth Day
Pope Francis on Sport
Granting of Pontifical Decree to CICIAMS
Safeguarding the human being created as man and woman
In the 20th Anniversary of the Publication of the Letter of John Paul II to Women written with occasion of the World Conference of the United Nations on Women at Beiging, we publish again a study by the Women’s section with the title “Safeguarding the human being created as man and woman”.
Read moreThe Dignity of Older People and their Mission in the Church and in the World
Angeles Galino, a laywoman who left her mark on history
“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Mt 5:8)
Encountering God in the Heart of the City
Opening of the cause of beatification for Chiara Lubich
International Study Seminar on Sports
WYD 2016 theme song released
The Best Christmas Ad
Fitness Trainers: Touching the Mystery
Triple play: linking sports, spirituality and Catholic higher education
Ecclesial Movements’ missionary conversion
The joy of the Gospel: a challenge for the movements
Decree confirming the recognition of the Apostolat Militaire International (AMI) as an International Association of the Faithful
Third World Congress of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities Press Conference
Pope Francis to Catholic Fraternity of Charismatic Covenant Communities and Fellowships
Preparations for WYD in Krakow are advancing
The Apostolic Movement of Schoenstatt celebrates the conclusion of their 100th years Jubilee
Ceremony for the consignment of the Decree of erection of the International Association SIGNIS
Like caresses in the wind
H.E. Msgr Josef Clemens visit to Bucarest for the presentation of three Pontifical Council for the Laity publications on ecclesial movements and new communities translated in Rumanian
Five women in the International Theological Commission
“I have called you by name”
The “100 Days of Peace” Project - The olympic Truce
Peace and unity: the message of the WYD Cross and Icon in Ukraine
Meeting of Pope Francis with Focolare Movement
Expo 2014 Unity World Cup in Goa
A Crown for Australia
30 years travelling the world and reaching out to young people
Available the newsletter n° 28 of the Pontifical Council for the Laity
A hundred years after the beginning of World War I, young people launch a strong appeal for peace
Together towards the Third World Congress of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities
The Pontifical Council for the Laity had a meeting with the Local Organizing Committee (COL) for World Youth Day Krakow 2016
International Family and Pro-Life Conference held at the National Christian (Ecumenical) Centre, Abuja Nigeria, June 5th – 6th, 2014
First Woman Ever Appointed Rector of a Pontifical University
Ratzinger Prize goes to a woman for 1st time
Pope's universal prayer intention for July: the laity and sport
Third World Congress of Ecclesial Movements and New Communities
Saint Egidio Community “Go ahead. Continue on your pathway: Prayer, poor persons and peace!”
“Sport at the service of people”- Pope John Paul II's timeless relation to sports
Catholic Charismatic Renewal Congress, together with Pope Francis
Cardinal Rylko addresses the Sant'Egidio Community in Germany: “Continue to be God’s caress for the poor!”
Consilium de Laicis, quid dicis de teipso
Teams Napoli and Fiorentina received by the Pope before the Italian Cup final
You are witnesses to joy!
World Youth Day Magazine is available online
On the occasion of the International Meeting on WYD “Rio 2013 – Krakow 2016", World Youth Day Magazine is available online.
Read moreIf you want to get to know John Paul II, you need to go to Krakow
Programme
The Language of Love
International Meeting on WYD
Blessed Joseph Vaz Cup organised by JP2F4S – Goa, India
Decree of recognition of Legio Mariae
Celebration presided by Bishop Clemens at Centro San Lorenzo
Hospitality, celebration, mission: WYD in Rio de Janeiro
Pope Francis wish for the Winter Olympic Games
The nomination of new members and consultors at the Pontifical Council for the Laity
Sport as a way of peace
Internet: a new frontier that is opening up at the beginning of this millennium
The Dicastery were visited by a group of Dutch bishops
Athletes are not “merchandise” and sport cannot be measured solely by economic value
Proclaiming Christ in a digital age
The Holy Father met in private audience Fifa President, Joseph Blatter
Pope Francis received in audience the managers and athletes of the Italian and Argentinian national rugby teams
First working session for WYD 2016 in Krakow
The themes for the next three World Youth Days
Rev. João Chagas takes over as head of Youth Section
Rev. Eric Jacquinet says goodbye as he concludes his mandate at the Pontifical Council for the Laity
Inauguration Mass of the Pastoral Year at Saint Lawrence International Youth Centre
Women as builders of a civilisation of love
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Pope Francis: condolences for WYD crash victims
2013-07-18 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) “His Holiness Pope Francis shares wholeheartedly in the pain of the families afflicted by the death of one of their own, and in that of the leaders and organizers of the group.” Pope Francis learned on Thursday of a tragic accident in French Guiana. A bus... Read more -
WYD Rio Stations of the Cross: Message of Solidarity
2013-07-12 Vatican Radio (Vatican Radio) The Rio Stations of the Cross speak of the suffering of Jesus as expressed in the youth of today. The route taken by Jesus in the city of Jerusalem will be recreated in the Stations of the Cross on July 26 in the setting of Rio de Janeiro, such as at the... Read more -
“In the footsteps of the Lord”: exhibition for World Youth Day
Vatican City, 10 July 2013 (VIS) - “In the Footsteps of the Lord” is the title of the exhibition which will accompany the 28th World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro. The exhibition, organised by the John Paul II Youth Foundation of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, will be open from 9 July to 12... Read more -
Ecclesial movements, new communities and the new Pope
There has been ongoing dialogue for many years between the Pontifical Council for the Laity and ecclesial movements and new communities. There is a network of contacts and meetings, and there are periodic gatherings in assembly, such as the one held on Thursday 27 June 2013 in the PCL aula magna.... Read more -
The Holy Father grants indulgences to participants in WYD Brazil
2013-07-10 L’Osservatore Romano Pope Francis has decided to grant a Plenary and Partial Indulgence to all those who take part in the 28th World Youth Day that will be celebrated from 22 to 28 July in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Apostolic Penitentiary has published the relative Decree today, in... Read more -
John XXIII and John Paul II soon to be saints!
This morning, 5th July 2013, the Holy Father Pope Francis received Cardinal Angelo Amato, S.D.B, Prefect of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, in a private audience. During the course of the audience, the Holy Father authorised the Congregation to promulgate the Decree regarding, among... Read more -
Santiago Perez de Camino heads the “Church and Sport” Section at the Pontifical Council for the Laity
Santiago Perez de Camino heads the “Church and Sport” Section at the Pontifical Council for the Laity since last April 2013. Santiago, born in Madrid in 1986 has been responsible for the Visa Office at the General Secretariat of World Youth Day Madrid 2011. He has collaborated for 10 years in youth... Read more -
Meeting with the steering commitee of "Together for Europe"
On last Wednesday morning, June 5, the President of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, His Eminence Cardinal Stanislaw Rylko received the members of the steering committee of “Together for Europe”. The participants were Maria Voce, Eli Folonari, Gabri Fallacara, Clara Squarzon, Severin Schmid... Read more -
Pentecost with Ecclesial Movements, New Communities and Lay Associations
18-19 May 2013 As part of the celebrations for the Year of Faith, Pope Francis met representants of Ecclesial Movements, New Communities and Lay Associations in St Peter's Square. More than 120.000 people took part in the Vigil of Pentecost and in the Pentecost Mass celebrated the day after. Both... Read more -
Ecclesial movements and new communities in the thought of cardinal Joseph Ratzinger
During the days from 15th to 17th May, 2013, an international Congress has been organized in Rome by the Pontifical University “Regina Apostolorum”, under the title: “Springtime of the Church and action of the Holy Spirit”. The Congress has been held, in the Year of Faith, on occasion of the Day... Read more -
His Excellency, Msgr. Josef Clemens, administers the sacrament of Confirmation in Bejing (China)
Invited by the resident Catholic German community of “St. Joseph Freinademetz” in Bejing (People's Republic of China) His Excellency, Msgr. Josef Clemens, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, administered the sacrament of Confirmation to 23 young people of the parish of... Read more -
Beatification of Mons. Novarese – the apostle of the sick
On Saturday May 11, 2013 in the Basilica of Saint Paul outside the Walls, His Eminence Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone presided the solemn liturgy of beatification of Mons. Luigi Novarese. The servant of God, John Paul II had defined him “the apostle of the sick”. Mons Noverese is the founder of Silent... Read more -
Faith + Virtue + Athletics
With the exception of a child’s parents, very few adults can have the impact that a coach can on the character development of a young person. Beyond wins and losses, a coach that is remembered is one who teaches dignity, virtue, and sportsmanship. The Franciscan University timed with Sports Leaders... Read more -
Lay auditors at the Second Vatican Council
The Holy Father Benedict XVI called the Church to celebrate the Year of Faith in order to emphasise his desire to commemorate the Second Vatican Ecumenical Council. He wanted to demonstrate that the aim of the Council “ was to show … the truth and beauty of the faith in today’s world without... Read more -
The alliance between sport and Christianity: an unnoticed victory for Pope Benedict XVI
Karen Joisten & Norbert Müller The resignation of the Pope came suddenly and the press reacted immediately. The comments of the press were not so much about the achievements of the Pope but about the resignation itself, this unbelievable act that had not happened for centuries. How should one... Read more -
Ryłko and the responsible of Women’s Section participated at the "Course for Bishops" in Rio de Janeiro
From February 4 to 8, 2013, the XXIIth “Course for Bishops” took place in Rio de Janeiro, organized by the same Archdiocese. This meeting started on 1990 on the initiative of the then archbishop of Rio, Msgr Eugenio Araujo Sales. All Brazilian Bishops are invited to participate in it. On its... Read more -
Update of the Directory of associations
Here is another update for our Directory. With the passing of time, it can be seen how there is a flourishing of groups of the faithful which Blessed John Paul II referred to as “a new era of group endeavours” in the post-synodal apostolic exhortation Christifideles Laici. The updates are for... Read more -
Benedict XVI writes on "The Financial Times"
In the stable in Bethlehem a new world is beginning by Antonio Grappone On December 20th, in reply to an unusual request, an article by the Holy Father was published in the Financial Times, one of the world’s most prestigious financial newspapers. The request followed the publication... Read more -
The WYD is a slow sowing that bears fruit in the life of young people
29/11/2012 “The Vigil of Saturday night, July 27th, and the Final Mass of Rio World Youth Day, July 28th, will be celebrated in Guaratiba, in the western part of Rio de Janeiro (Zona Oeste)” With these words the Mayor of the city, Mr Edoardo Paes, announced the news to 200 delegates... Read more -
WYD: a missionary laboratory
“World Youth Days are a missionary laboratory, a providential occasion to strengthen faith, a meaningful incitement to commit ourselves to evangelization”. Using these words, His Excellency Msgr. Josef Clemens, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, addressed the assembly during the... Read more -
WYD and youth ministry
27 November 2012 - Yesterday, November 26th, was the first full day of work for the 200 youth apostolate delegates who had come to Rio de Janeiro from 75 countries and 40 movements and youth associations. The preparatory meeting for WYD Rio (July 23-28 2013) involved interventions from Archbishop... Read more -
Rio de Janeiro: World Youth Day 2013 – Second Preparatory Meeting
23 November 2012 – A delegation from the Pontifical Council for the Laity will take part in the 2nd Preparatory Meeting for the 2013 WYD in Rio De Janeiro (July 23rd to 28th 2013). The delegation is led by its President, Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko, and Secretary, Bishop Josef Clemens, and includes... Read more -
Rio de Janeiro: World Youth Day 2013 – Second Preparatory Meeting
23 November 2012 – A delegation from the Pontifical Council for the Laity will take part in the 2nd Preparatory Meeting for the 2013 WYD in Rio De Janeiro (July 23rd to 28th 2013). The delegation is led by its President, Cardinal Stanisław Ryłko, and Secretary, Bishop Josef Clemens, and includes... Read more -
WYD Rio 2013 Information Sheet
The Pontifical Council for the Laity has sent out an information sheet for the next World Youth Day, scheduled to take place in Rio de Janeiro from 23 to 28 July 2013. The PCL Youth Section have compiled this information concerning the pastoral and logistic aspects of the event in order to express... Read more -
Press release - Pan African Congress for the Catholic Laity
PONTIFICAL COUNCIL FOR THE LAITY Pan African Congress for the Catholic Laity Being witnesses of Jesus Christ in Africa today “Salt of the earth...light of the World (Mt. 5:13-14) 4 – 9 September 2012 Yaounde, Cameroon Press release The Pontifical Council for the Laity is organising the... Read more
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