Catholic News
Holy See: Religious freedom is violated in one third of the world
Addressing the 55th Session of the Human Rights Council the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations and Other International Organisations in Geneva urges for renewed international efforts to address the ongoing violations of human rights, including freedom of religion.
Bishops of the Americas aim at more synodal and missionary Church
Bishops from Canada, the United States, Latin America, and the Caribbean hold a three-day summit in the US city of Tampa “to pray and discuss their shared ministry as pastors.”
Archbishop Gallagher in Türkiye for Antalya Diplomacy Forum
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, travels to the Republic of Türkiye for the third edition of the Antalya Diplomacy Forum 2024.
Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations for Holy Week and Easter
The Holy See Press Office releases the official calendar of Pope Francis' Liturgical Celebrations for March 2024, which includes Holy Week and Easter Sunday celebrations, as well as the Via Crucis at the Colosseum.
How clearing landmines can save an entire community
The HALO Trust works to clear landmines and other explosive remnants of war left behind by conflicts, as well as to educate communities on how to rebuild their lives in the safest way possible.
Increased Arctic warming may accelerate climate change
As part of a study on future climate change forecasts, researchers from University College London find that increased warming in the Arctic will be responsible for breaching the Paris Agreement’s 2°C threshold eight years earlier than if the area was warming at the average global rate.
Pope tells Argentinian judges to let Jesus guide efforts to protect rights
Warning against profound injustices existent in our times, Pope Francis sends video message to the Pan-American Committee of Judges for Social Rights and Franciscan Doctrine in Argentina, and encourages them in their work to protect the rights of the vulnerable and suffering.
Slavery in the tea plantations of Sri Lanka
When you sip tea, remember what goes into its production: stories of slavery affecting entire families.
Nicaragua’s government continues crackdown
Ten foundations, religious associations, universities and NGOs are the latest entities to be banned by Nicaragua’s government.
Save the Children warns urgent action needed to avert famine in Gaza
The desperate humanitarian crisis in Gaza requires a massive and immediate response according to aid organization, Save the Children, which is calling for an end to restrictions that are hampering the delivery of emergency aid. An estimated 12,500 children have died since the start of the conflict.
Pope Francis visits Rome hospital for diagnostic tests
Following the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis, who has been suffering from mild flu symptoms in the past days, visits Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on the Tiber Island for some diagnostic tests.
Pope decries use of landmines 'which continue to target civilians and children''
Marking the upcoming anniversary of the Ottawa Mine Ban Treaty Pope Francis expresses sympathy for the victims of anti-personnel mines “that continue to target civilians years after hostilities end”, and he gives thanks to those who work in demining.
Rome: Jesuit archives on the Holocaust to be digitalized
The Archive of the House of the Superior General of the Society of Jesus signs an agreement with the US Holocaust Memorial Museum to digitize archival material related to the Holocaust.
Meeting with Armenian bishops, Pope Francis prays for peace
“How many conflicts and massacres have we witnessed, always tragic and always pointless?” the Pope asks. “Let us all take up the cry for peace."
Pope at Audience: God's power is made perfect in weakness
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series on virtues and vices, this week focusing on the sins of envy and vainglory, suggesting there are remedies to each, both of which involve making ourselves less at the center, embracing weakness, and letting God operate in our lives.
Pope calls for prayer for Burkina Faso, Haiti
At the conclusion of the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray for Burkina Faso and for Haiti, and not to forget the people of Ukraine, of Palestine and Israel, and all those suffering due to war.
A EU military intervention in Ukraine is “frightening”, says Cardinal Parolin
Closing the award ceremony of the “Economy and Society” International Prize awarded by the Centesimus Annus Foundation , Cardinal Secretary of State expresses strong concerns over a further escalation of the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, where, he says the only solution is a cease-fire.
Biden hopes for Gaza ceasefire next week
US President Joe Biden says he hopes to have a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas in Gaza by next week.
Cameroon: Cardinal Turkson visits Douala.
Cardinal Peter Turkson recently made a 4-day visit to the Archdiocese of Douala, where he presided over a mass of priestly ordination. Present at the ordination were the Archbishop of Doula, Samuel Kleda and the Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt.
Pope's March prayer intention: For the Martyrs of our time
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for March, asking for prayers for the martyrs of our day, and recalling a story he was told by a widowed Muslim man who recounted the martyrdom of his Christian wife as she defied terrorists.
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