Kielce Gussie

Journalist at Vatican News

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Articles

Vatican sends well wishes for Buddhist festival of Vesak

3 days ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie May 12, 2025 marks Vesak or Buddha Day, a major Buddhist festival commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha.
Hamas to release last living American hostage

3 days ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie The last known living American hostage held in Gaza is set to be released, according to a statement by Hamas. The head of Hamas’ negotiation team announced the armed group has been in contact with the United States administration over “the last few days,” having talks that “showed high positivity.” 583 days as a hostage 21-year-old American Edan Alexander is one of the 59 hostages still held in Gaza.
How locking cardinals in a room became known as a conclave

1 week ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie Rome has not always been the seat of power for the papacy. For two periods of Church history, Popes lived outside of Rome and served as the successor of St. Peter away from the Eternal City. You may have heard of the Avignon Papacy – a period of 68 years in the 14th century when pontiffs resided in Avignon, France following a conflict between the papacy and the French monarch.
Sistine Chapel chimney installed ahead of conclave

1 week ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

Vatican The Vatican begins preparing the Sistine Chapel for the conclave, which will begin on May 7. By Kielce Gussie Perhaps the most famous chimney in the world has been installed. Workers have attached the chimney to the top of the Sistine Chapel, where all eyes will be glued as people look to see smoke announcing whether a new Pope has been elected. The first recorded papal election in this Chapel took place in 1492.
Upcoming conclave will be first with more than 120 Cardinal electors

1 week ago | licas.news | Tiziana Campisi |Kielce Gussie

A confirmed 133 Cardinals will participate in the upcoming conclave to elect the next Successor of St. Peter. Based on a paragraph in the Apostolic Constitution Universi Dominici Gregis (UDG), the limit of voting cardinals is 120—13 fewer than what the College of Cardinals has announced will be participating next week. However, the number of Cardinals in the College has often exceeded the limit, despite the regulations laid down in UDG.
Alistair Dutton: Pope’s greatest legacy was ‘his authencity and love for the poorest’

3 weeks ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie The news of Pope Francis’ death led to an overwhelming response of condolence messages and personal stories from people, organizations, and communities around the world. The Secretary General of Caritas Internationalis Alistair Dutton also joined these other voices in expressing his personal memories of encounters with the late Pope.
Pope Francis’ desire to foster unity among Christian Churches

3 weeks ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie Rifts between the different Christian Churches date back centuries. But rather than give in to unhealthy precedent, Pope Francis used his time in the papacy to build upon the ecumenical foundation of his predecessors to bridge the gap.
From the Netherlands to the Vatican: Bringing spring to St. Peter's

3 weeks ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie Each year on Easter, St. Peter’s Square is transformed into a small piece of the Netherlands as flowers from all parts of the country color the steps of the smallest nation in the world. An almost 4-decade tradition It all started in 1985 with the beatification of a Dutch priest, Titus Brandsma. At that celebration, Dutch florists decorated the Square in honor of their countrymen. The following year, 1986, they were invited to decorate the Square for Easter.
Millions of children at risk as violence escalates in DR Congo

4 weeks ago | vaticannews.va | Kielce Gussie

By Kielce Gussie Violence continues to escalate in the Democratic Republic of Congo and, in particular, the eastern region has reached levels unseen in 3 decades. Millions of children are at risk as the conflict has led to one of the worst humanitarian crises in the world. Every 30 minutes… Since January, more than 1 million people – about 400,000 children – have been displaced due to the violence in the Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu regions.
The Boy From Milan: Retelling of Carlo Acutis’ story aims to show that holiness is possible today

4 weeks ago | bccatholic.ca | Kielce Gussie

The story of the young man from Milan, who died at the age of 15 and is now buried in his sweatshirt and sneakers in Assisi, spread quickly throughout the world. From his everyday look to his website dedicated to Eucharistic miracles, people seemed to be able to find something they could relate to.