HEADLINES

Effata!: The Deaf Person in the Life of the Church

XXIV International Conference
(19-21 November 2009)

The general theme chosen for this year’s International Conference wishes to respond to the numerous requests that we have received, asking for the possibility of organizing a Symposium for deaf people in the Vatican. [View more]

HIGHLIGHTED

Resignation of the President of the Pontifical Council for Health Pastoral Care and appointment of the successor

The Holy Father Benedict XVI has accepted the resignation of His Eminence Javier Cardinal Lozano Barragán, from the office of President of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers (for Health Pastoral Care) due to age limit, and appointed Bishop Zygmunt Zimowski of Radom, Poland, to succeed him, elevating him at the same time to the dignity of Archbishop. [View more]

NEWS UPDATE

• Alarmante nexo entre pobreza y patologías visuales, advierte el dicasterio para la Salud
   
  
• «La santé est une tension vers l’harmonie et vers Dieu»
   
  
• La souffrance doit être combattue, déclare le card. Barragan