Pope at Santa Marta: Faith, not cold doctrine, brings joy
It is not “cold doctrine” that brings joy, but faith, and the hope of meeting Jesus. He who cannot rejoice is an unhappy believer: that’s what Pope Francis said in his homily at Thursday morning’s Mass in Santa Marta in the Vatican: Abraham’s joy upon hearing that as God promised, he may become a father […]
Pope at Santa Marta: Depression and hope
Reality can be ugly, but despite the suffering, corruption and indifference in today’s world as Christians we must hold our heads high in hope said Pope Francis at Mass Thursday morning in Casa Santa Marta. Basing his reflections on the Readings of the Day, Pope Francis spoke of the fate of the two cities of […]
Pope at Santa Marta: Everything for the Lord and others
When the Church is humble and poor, then “it is faithful” to Christ, giving all it has for the Lord and others, leaving nothing for itself said Pope Francis at morning Mass in Casa Santa Marta Monday. Pope Francis based his reflections on the Gospel of the Day which recounts the episode of the poor […]
GA 2024: General Assembly concludes its work; learn more
From August 16th to 30th, the General Assembly of the Shalom Community took place, electing the new General Council and defining actions for the 2024-2029 five-year period.
GA 2024 Marks Kairos in the Mission of the Shalom Community
Celebrating a General Assembly is, for us, a true Kairos, as described in our statutes. In 2024, the Shalom Community gathers at the Motherhouse to listen to God and to one another in order to discern the Lord's inspirations for this new time in our life and mission.
GA 2024: Shalom Community Elects New General Council
26 missionaries from various parts of the world have the mission to assist the General Moderator in the governance of the Shalom Catholic Community. Meet the members.
Holy Mass opens the General Assembly of the Shalom Community
From August 16 to 30, around 300 members of the Shalom Community will gather to participate in the community’s highest decision-making body.
Official list of members of the 2024 Ordinary General Assembly
All members of the official list must register by May 3, 2024. The General Assembly of the Shalom Catholic Community will take place from Friday, August 16 to Friday, August 30 in Fortaleza, Ceará.
Pope Francis arrives in Portugal for World Youth Day
Pope Francis is already on Portuguese soil to preside over World Youth Day (WYD). The papal plane took off from Rome at 7:50 am (2:50 am Brasília time) and landed in Lisbon at 9:44 am (5:44 am Brasília time). Along with the Pontiff traveled journalists who will cover the papal trip. The Holy See Press […]