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The Power of Listening: The Last Message of the Late Pope Francis to the Youth
In a heartfelt video message recorded in January 2024 and released shortly after his passing in April 2025, Pope Francis urged them to rediscover the art of truly listening, emphasizing that understanding others leads to peace. He also reminded youth to value their grandparents’ wisdom, highlighting a lifelong theme of building bridges between generations.
Vincentian Dictionary: Inclusion
Inclusion is a fundamental principle that promotes equality, social justice, and human dignity by ensuring that all individuals, regardless of background or ability, are valued, respected, and given equal opportunities to participate in society. Rooted in ethical, moral, and religious traditions, inclusion requires active efforts at individual, institutional, and governmental levels to dismantle barriers, foster belonging, and advocate for marginalized groups in areas such as education, the workplace, public policy, and global justice.
Cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglic, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave
Cardinal Vicente Bokalic Iglic, C.M., born in Lanús, Buenos Aires, is a prelate, named a cardinal by Pope Francis on December 7, 2024, receiving the title of Cardinal-Priest of Santa Maria Maddalena in Campo Marzio. Known for his commitment to social justice and pastoral care for vulnerable communities, his episcopal motto is “He sent me to evangelize the poor”.
The Earliest Letters of Frédéric Ozanam Now Available in English
A new English edition of Frédéric Ozanam’s earliest letters (1819–1840) has just been published, offering an unprecedented look into the spiritual and intellectual formation of the founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. This is the first volume of a larger project to make his complete correspondence accessible to English-speaking readers.
Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, CM: a Vincentian at the Conclave
Cardinal Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, an Ethiopian prelate, has worked tirelessly to advance the Church’s mission in Africa, especially in its most challenging environments. His deep faith, commitment to peace, and focus on the pastoral needs of his people make him a respected voice within the Church. His theological outlook, rooted in the Vincentian spirit, emphasizes human dignity and social justice.
Father Giuseppe Morosini, CM: The Priest Who Defied Nazism
Father Giuseppe Morosini, CM, a Vincentian priest, played a key role in the Italian Resistance during World War II, helping to hide Jews, forge documents, and gather intelligence against the Nazis. Arrested and tortured, he was executed by a Nazi firing squad in 1944, remembered as both a courageous hero and a possible “saint next door” for his selfless actions.
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy: A Journey of Compassion, Service, and Community
The Brothers of Our Lady Mother of Mercy (CMM) are a religious congregation founded in the 19th century, dedicated to living out God’s mercy through education, social care, and community service, inspired by the examples of Jesus, Mary, and St. Vincent de Paul.
Triduum in Paris Celebrating the Jubilee of the 400th Anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission: April 29
At the church in Folleville, Fr. Gregory Gay, CM, presided at the Eucharist on the second day of the Jubilee Triduum for the 400th anniversary of the Congregation of the Mission.
Contemplation: The Sorrows We Cannot Avoid
Suffering often challenges our faith, yet as Vincentians, we are called to respond with compassion, doing all we can to relieve the neighbor’s pain while recognizing that our deeper mission is to grow in holiness by serving Christ in the poor. Even when material aid falls short, we bring true hope through acts of love, presence, and friendship that reveal God’s enduring light in the midst of darkness.
The Hour of Evangelical Courage: Facing the Election of the Next Pope
Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re’s homily at Pope Francis’ funeral, delivered in a crowded and sorrowful St. Peter’s Square, was not merely a eulogy for an exceptional Pontiff. In a deeper sense, it was a serene and firm gaze upon the legacy left behind, and a silent meditation on the challenges now weighing upon the Church, which will soon elect a new Successor of Peter.