Catholic News
Nicaragua: Two more priests arrested
Police in Nicaragua have reportedly arrested two more Catholic priests, a total of six over the past week, following a public prayer for detained Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa.
Christmas 2023: Christ’s vulnerable heart can bring peace to all
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty. For Christmas 2023, Vatican Radio has asked religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations for their reflections on the theme, “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.” Today’s message comes from Bishop William McGrattan of Calgary, President of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Sudan’s ‘forgotten’ war and the immense suffering of its people
With over 12,000 deaths and more than 7 million displaced people, Sudan, in Northeast Africa, continues to suffer the ravages of war far from the eyes of the world.
Christmas in Armenia amidst fear and hope
In the heart of the Lesser Caucasus mountain range, Armenia celebrates the Christmas season amid the dying embers of a challenging year. The Sisters of the Armenian Congregation of the Immaculate Conception in Gyumri, near the Turkish border, are working hard to bring comfort to children displaced by the war.
Archbishop Kaigama impressed by the Nigerian Government’s shelters for survivors of human trafficking.
Christmas was memorable this year for the children and young adults at the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) shelter in Gwarimpa, Abuja. The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja visited the shelter to share the joy of Christmas with survivors.
Ukrainian President thanks Pope for support for peace efforts in Ukraine
Pope Francis has spoken by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who thanked the Pope for his support for the Peace Formula involving more than 80 States.
UN laments dehumanization of Palestinians
A United Nations report highlights mass arbitrary arrests, detentions and reported torture by Israeli forces in the West Bank.
Cardinal Krajewski: May the world bow down to God so peace can flourish
Upon his return from his mission to the Holy Land at the request of Pope Francis, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski, the papal almoner, reflects on his experience near the war in Gaza, noting that suffering and conflict arise when humanity seeks its own path without considering God's desires for us.
Pope Francis' 2023 at a glance: Prayer, Journeys, Witness
As the year draws to a close, we take a glance at the highlights of Pope Francis' pontificate in 2023 through images of the many encounters he enjoyed throughout the year.
Christmas 2023: Let our faces be lit by the face of Jesus
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty. For Christmas 2023, Vatican Radio has asked religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations for their reflections on the theme, “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.” Today’s message comes from Bishop Steve Lowe of Auckland, President of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference.
Pope to Taizé youth: ‘Dare to build a different world’
In greetings to the 46th European Meeting of Taizé, Pope Francis encourages young people to embrace listening and welcome those on the margins of society.
US and Mexico discuss 'undocumented' migrants crisis
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has come to Mexico to meet its President and discuss the growing crisis of undocumented migration.
We have no time to contrast biodiversity loss
As part of a study on the impact of climate change and the loss of biodiversity, researchers from University College London have found that organisms’ populations could decline abruptly rather than gradually, leaving us with very little time to respond.
Hezbollah-Israel clashes displace thousands of Christians in South Lebanon
Up to 90 percent of the population of southern Lebanon’s Christian villages have left their homes since October seeking safety from daily rocket fire exchanged on the Israel-Lebanon border.
Chapel of Saint Jude the Apostle inaugurated in Kimbau, DRC
Thanks to the help from the papal almoner, a missionary doctor in the Democratic Republic of Congo has managed to build the Chapel of Saint Jude the Apostle for patients at the hospital where she works. Mass used to be celebrated outdoors, often in the rain, so Christmas Mass in Kimbau this year became a double celebration for everyone.
Nigeria: Over 140 people killed in Christmas Eve attacks on remote villages
Armed groups kill scores of villagers in Nigeria’s north-central Plateau state in the long-running conflict between nomadic herders and farmers.
Pope prays for victims of war
At the end of his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis prays for those suffering from violence in Palestine, Israel and Ukraine, and asks for prayers for an end to war.
Pope at Audience : Keep watch over the heart, recognize and reject evil
Beginning a new series of catecheses on the virtues and the vices opposed to them, Pope Francis at his weekly General Audience explained how the Scriptures and the masters of the spiritual life urge us to recognize and reject evil at its root and the importance of safeguarding the heart.
Christmas 2023: May the Lord's birth inspire peacemaking and respect
The birth of Jesus is the most powerful sign and message of hope in a world darkened by the shadows of fear and uncertainty. For Christmas 2023, Vatican Radio has asked religious leaders and heads of Christian charitable organizations for their reflections on the theme, “The Lord’s birth is the birth of peace.” Today’s message comes from Archbishop Timothy Broglio, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and Archbishop for the Military Services.
Russia admits warship hit in turbulent Christmas
Russia has admitted that one of its warships was hit in a Ukrainian attack on a Black Sea port in Russian-occupied Crimea early Tuesday, killing at least one person. The strike on the peninsula comes after Ukraine celebrated its first Christmas Day under a new calendar amid ongoing clashes.