Festa da Cátedra de São Pedro

The joy of celebrating the Eucharist in the heart of the Vatican
The experience of being in Rome during the Shalom Convention 2026 will take on an even deeper meaning with the celebration of the Eucharist in the heart of the Vatican. Gathered as one family, members of the Shalom Catholic Community will have the opportunity to profess the same faith beside the tomb of Saint Peter, recalling the centrality of the Church and the mission to proclaim Christ to the world. The celebration has already been confirmed for November 19, when members of the Community will take part in Holy Mass in Saint Peter’s Basilica. The celebration will be part of the Convention program and one of the highlights of the pilgrimage to Rome, bringing participants together in prayer at the ...

“It Is Love That Moves the World”: Pope Leo XIV Calls Young People to Responsibility and Hope
During his visit to the 47th Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, Pope Leo XIV highlighted the power of encounter, proposed the “realism of mercy” in the face of war, inequality, and division, and invited young people to take an active role in building a civilization of love. Fr. Silvio Scopel, International Assistant of the Shalom Catholic Community, attended the event.

WYD Seoul 2027: 5 things you can’t leave to the last minute
The countdown to World Youth Day in Seoul has already begun. From August 3 to 8, 2027, young people from all over the world will gather in South Korea to live a unique experience of faith, communion and encounter with Christ. To make the most of each stage of this pilgrimage, some steps need to begin right now. 1. Trust in God’s Providence Every pilgrimage begins long before departure. WYD is, above all, a spiritual experience. That is why the first step is to trust that God will guide every detail of this journey. Many pilgrims testify that what seemed impossible at the start was provided for along the way. 2. Get your passport ready Even though the event is ...

Pope Leo XIV in the Canary Islands: “Human dignity has no passport”
On a historic visit to the Spanish archipelago, the Holy Father places the migration crisis at the centre of global debate and makes a strong appeal against indifference. After intense days of apostolic activity in Barcelona, Pope Leo XIV landed this Thursday, 11 June, in the Canary Islands. The destination brings his journey to Spain to a close with profound pastoral symbolism: in recent years, the archipelago has become one of the main points of entry for thousands of migrants fleeing poverty, violence and conflict in their countries of origin in the attempt to reach Europe. In choosing this region, the Pontiff directs the gaze of the whole Church and of the world to the human drama of those who ...