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Newly-ordained priests gather in Rome for course on reconciliation
The Apostolic Penitentiary kicks off its annual Internal Forum on Penitence, a week-long series of lectures and discussions on topics from indulgences to the relationship between Confession and artificial intelligence.
Angola runs the risk of normalising the scandal of poverty, Bishops admonish.
Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Angola and Sao Tomé (CEAST) have expressed concern regarding rising poverty.
Holy See urges ethical oversight of lethal autonomous weapons
As nations seek to develop lethal autonomous weapons, Archbishop Ettore Balestrero calls for stringent ethical oversight, emphasizing the importance of human beings to remain in control of decision-making.
UNICEF: 'Malnourished babies in Gaza slowly perishing under world’s gaze'
In Gaza, one in six children under the age of two is severely malnourished and is dying, warns the humanitarian aid agency UNICEF.
French bishops reiterate opposition to enshrining abortion in constitution
The Bishops’ Conference of France reaffirms its opposition to enshrining the “right” to abortion in the French Constitution, as the Senate and National Assembly prepare to adopt a new bill.
Pope Francis to preside over upcoming '24 Hours for the Lord'
As he invites the world's parishes to join in his Lenten initiative of prayer and forgiveness, Pope Francis will preside over the upcoming '24 Hours for the Lord,' this Friday, March 8th, at the Roman parish of San Pio V.
Burkina Faso Bishop: We respond to bloodshed with love
Bishop Laurent Birfuoré Dabiré of Dori, the President of Burkina Faso's Bishops' Conference, reflects on gruesome terrorist attacks in the nation that have claimed countless lives, saying "To those who offer us bullets, we extend peace, faith, and hope."
Violent gangs storm Haitian penitentiary, release prisoners
Violence erupts as more than 3000 inmates of Haiti’s National Penitentiary were freed when violent gangs attacked the facility.
Russia blames Ukraine for massive drone strike on Crimea
Moscow claims that Ukraine launched a massive drone strike on the Russian-occupied Crimean peninsula on Sunday, prompting Turkey to call for a ceasefire. Sunday's strike came as Ukrainian authorities said that the bodies of a mother and baby found in the rubble of an apartment block in the Ukrainian Black Sea port city of Odesa brought the death toll from a Russian drone attack to 10.
Pope Francis: ‘Disarmament is a moral obligation’
Pope Francis marks the upcoming International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness challenging our family of nations to be bold and work for disarmament.
Pope Francis: Let‘s all say ‘Enough!’ Stop the war in the Middle East
Pope Francis issues a heartfelt appeal for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, so that the Israeli hostages may be freed and the Palestinian population may receive urgently needed aid.
Pope encourages us to "build our home" with God
At the Sunday Angelus appointment, Pope Francis says our Lenten journey beacons us to build a greater sense of home with God by strengthening our relationship through prayer, trust, and intimacy, while also building fellowship and fraternity with our brothers and sisters.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Consumed by zeal for God'
As the Church marks the Third Sunday of Lent, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings reflecting on wicked zeal and on good zeal that leads to God and everlasting life.
Kenya's offer to send peacekeepers to Haiti faces opposition
Kenya signs an agreement with Haiti, offering the beleaguered Caribbean nation a peacekeeping force, but opposition politicians are already seeking to block the move.
Leaders of Jerusalem Churches strongly condemn deadly attack in Gaza
In a statement posted on Friday 1 March, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem condemn the "wanton attack against innocent civilians" by the Israeli army the previous day in Gaza during a distribution of emergency food aid. They call for a "immediate and lengthy ceasefire."
Pope Francis meets with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz
Pope Francis meets with the Chancellor of Germany, discussing the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as the refugee crisis.
Pope opens Vatican judicial year: Doing justice requires the virtue of courage
Addressing officials of the Tribunal of Vatican City State at the inauguration of its 95th judicial year, Pope Francis reminds them that the administration of justice requires the virtue of courage and humility in pursuing the truth and even in facing criticism.
Pope to children: Changing the world starts with ‘please’ and ‘thank you’
Pope Francis sends a message to all the children of the world ahead of the first “World Children’s Day” to encourage them to be united and listen to advice from grown-ups because, he says, their “pleases" and “thank yous" are the first step towards a better world.
Pope encourages bereaved parents to find comfort in prayer
Pope Francis offers words of closeness and comfort to a group of parents who are mourning the loss of a child and suggests prayer can bring solace to the heart.
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