The Church Up Close
Covering Catholicism in the Age of Francis
Provisional Program September 6-12, 2021
Last updated: 15 May, 2020 - Stay Tuned for updates! -
Information on Topics, Speakers and Times will be added as confirmed.
TOPICS AND EVENTS TYPICALLY INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING--but please note each event and speaker/location/timing will be confirmed as we approach September 2021.
TALKS:
Getting to Know the Church Up Close
Nature and Mission: What Is the Catholic Church?
The Thought of Pope Francis
The Future of the Church in Asia
The Catholic Church in Dialogue with Other Religions
The Future of the Church in Africa
The Pope and the Earth
Prospective for Economic and Financial Life of the Holy See
The Holy See on the International Stage
The Church’s Response to Sexual Abuse
The Role of Women in the Church
The Work of the Roman Curia
The Treatment of Religion in the News Room
GUIDED TOURS:
Tour: the Historic Center of Rome
Tour: Visit to St. Peter's Basilica
Tour: Visit to the Vatican Museums
ENCOUNTERS:
Encounter: At the Holy Office: Myths and Reality
Encounter: At the Vatican Communications Office: The Future of Vatican Communications
Encounter: At the Ambassador's residence: Diplomacy and the Holy See
Encounter: At the Venerable English College: Training Priests for the Universal Church
Encounter: At the Vatican Observatory: The Catholic Church and Scientific Culture
PAPAL AUDIENCE (St. Peter’s Square)