The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB), the Pontifical Academy for Life (PAV), and collaborating stakeholders have crystalized a vision of palliative care that champions life rather than medically assisted death.
Before the Holy Door opens on December 24, Rome will be full of concerts and art exhibitions, including one with rare icons from the Vatican Museums and a concert by one of the oldest orchestras in the world.
“The prayer of the poor rises up to God” is the theme for this year’s World Day of the Poor, celebrated annually on the 3rd Sunday in November since Pope Francis instituted the observance in 2017.