Pope Francis prays for Peace in the Caucasus during the Sunday Angelus prayer 19.VII.2020
Dear brothers and sisters, In this time in which the pandemic shows no signs of coming to an end, I want to assure my nearness to all those suffering from the illness and its economic and social repercussions. My thought goes out especially to the populations whose sufferings are heightened […]
The Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani University: a Catholic higher education institution in Georgia
The Rector of Sulkhan-Saba Orbeliani (Saba) University of Tbilisi, Dr. Vaja Vardidze and administrative staff of the University and professors met for a summer workshop in Tserovani, Georgia, last Monday 13 July 2020. They discussed items relating to the Social Teaching of the Church and the university’s development plan for […]
Tribute given to the preeminent Peter Melikishvili
Peter Melikishvili, the first rector of the Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, was given an honorary tribute on the 170th anniversary of his birth (11 July 1850 – 2020). A monument marking the burial ground of Melikishvili is found on the University campus in Tbilisi where the ceremony took place. […]
Caritas Georgia and the Apostolic Nunciature
Pope Francis’ representative in Georgia met with the highly qualified and dedicated members of the Caritas Georgia managing personnel at the Caritas Georgia main office conference room in Tbilisi. During the meeting the Apostolic Nuncio presented Pope Francis’ greetings and Apostolic Blessing on their work and he went on to […]
Celebration of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul at the Apostolic Nunciature
On the occasion of the Solemnity of the Apostles St. Peter and St. Paul, Patrons of the Church, a Thanksgiving Mass was celebrated at the Church of St. Peter and St. Paul in Tbilisi. Following the liturgical celebration the Apostolic Nuncio invited clergy and religious to a gathering at the […]
LAUDATO SI’
ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI’ OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME 1. “LAUDATO SI’, mi’ Signore” – “Praise be to you, my Lord”. In the words of this beautiful canticle, Saint Francis of Assisi reminds us that our common home is like a sister with whom we share […]
Dean of the Diplomatic Corps thanks Georgian Authorities for assistance during Covid-19
Your Excellency As we steadily and safely move forward leaving behind us the world health pandemic crisis (covid-19), the diplomatic community accredited to Georgia would like to express how much we appreciated the Georgian Authorities’ and in a particular way the Ministry of Foreign Affair’s continual and unwavering interest in […]
The Holy See is in solidarity with the people of Armenia and Georgia during the world health crisis (covid-19)
The Holy See is in solidarity with the people of Armenia and Georgia during the world health crisis (covid-19)
Pope Francis and H.E. Ms Salome Zourabichvili
Pope Francis and H.E. Ms. Salome Zourabichvili, President of Georgia held a telephone conversation this Wednesday, 13 May 2020, late afternoon. Discussing issues of mutual interest and concern, Pope Francis warmly recalled his visit to Georgia in 2016 and confirmed his unwavering support for the Georgian Nation.
Third Sunday of Easter: On wards to our spiritual Jerusalem
Homily of H.E. José A. Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio to Georgia and Armenia on the Third Sunday of Easter Year A ( Acts 2:14.22-28, Ps 16, 1 Pet 1:17-21, Lk 24:13-35). Live streamed from the Apostolic Nunciature in Tbilisi, 25.IV.2020. Dear Brothers and Sisters, This year, we celebrate the Easter […]