VOICE OF THE VATICAN - MARCH 19 2016

Voice of the Vatican brings you news each week from Rome, to your home. A voice of Truth, of Hope and of Love - coming right from the heart of the Church!

This week's episode features:

Breaking news:

The canonization date of Blessed Mother Teresa is confirmed for September 4, 2016

The Vatican releases Pope Francis' schedule for World Youth Day in Poland

Celebrating our shepherd - Rome marks 3 years since the election of Pope Francis with a 24 hour prayer marathon held at the Centro San Lorenzo, hosted by the Papa Boys

Pope Francis announces the winner of the Global Teacher Prize, Hanan al Hroub, a Palestinian teacher who developed a model for teaching peace in the classroom

Up Close: an exclusive interview with Fr. Pius Pietrzyk, a Missionary of Mercy appointed by Pope Francis. Father Pietrzyk answers a viewer's question about what the Missionaries of Mercy mean in the Jubilee Year. Fr. Pietrzyk is a Dominican and the Editor of The Angelicum journal and since 2010, a Member of the Board of Directors of the Legal Services Corporation, which provides civil legal aid for low-income Americans and is headed by a bipartisan board of directors whose 11 members are appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the Senate.

Celebrating Faith:

Bishop Michael Campbell of the Lancaster Diocese in England, offers words of Lenten encouragement, especially for the viewers of Voice of the Vatican.

VOV explores the Station Masses, an ancient tradition, still being carried out during Lent in Rome. Featuring interviews with Fr. Matthew Rolling and Fr. Christopher Lebsock.

Local seminarians answer the call of Pope Francis to open the churches, with a special outdoor street ministry in Rome.

Art & Faith: Walk the Via Crucis, the way of the cross, with acclaimed Colombian contemporary artist, Fernando Botero. VOV gets a sneak peek at the Botero exhibit in Rome. Allow his characteristic paintings and VOV meditation to lead you through the passion of Christ.

Techno: The Click to Pray app is a new app that allows you to pray along with the Pope, from anywhere in the world.

Tweet of the Week from Bishop Paul Loverde of the Diocese of Arlington and more!

Hosted by Ashley Puglia Noronha