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Our Editorial Director reflects on the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy and his constant calls for the world to follow the path of mercy and peace.
Aid ship finally leaves Cyprus with food for Gaza
A ship carrying aid for Gaza has left Cyprus in a pilot project to open a sea route to deliver supplies.
Europe and some Asian countries record steep rise in arms import
Amid growing tensions worldwide, the European arms imports have nearly doubled in the past five years and US and French exports have significantly risen, according the 2024 Yearbook of the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
French bishops decry new bill on assisted-dying
French bishops express disappointment at President Macron’s announcement of a new bill legalizing medical aid in dying.
Haiti’s prime minister announces his resignation
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry announces his resignation and a path to elections, as the Catholic Church continues to act as a bulwark of faith against the gang violence that has gripped the Caribbean nation.
Pope: Church must eradicate situations that protect abusers
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in a safeguarding conference in Panama, and calls on Church institutions to eradicate situations that protect abusers who hide behind their positions of authority.
African Bishops: 'Stop plundering mineral and natural resources in Africa'
A seminar organized by the Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), in collaboration with the Vatican Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, highlights the connection between foreign mineral and natural resource exploitation and conflicts in Africa.
Pakistan’s Christians still ‘living in fear’ after 2023 Punjab violence
As Pope Francis invites the Church to pray during March for Christian martyrs, Fr. Zafar Iqbal highlights the difficulties facing Christians in Pakistan, especially in parts of Punjab province where Muslims attacked churches and homes in August 2023.
Parolin: For the Pope, negotiation is not surrender, but a condition for just and lasting peace
Following Pope Francis' interview on the war in Ukraine with Radio Télévision Suisse, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin discusses the issue with the Italian newspaper 'Corriere della Sera', saying there is a risk of nuclear escalation.
Pope at Audience: We can acquire virtue through God's grace
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechetical series on virtues and vices, this week turning to virtue, and encouraging the faithful to acquire it through the Lord's grace.
After the coup in Gabon, we are in between joy and hope, say country’s Bishops.
“Finally, the people are able to breathe again, but we are vigilant,” said the President of the Episcopal Conference of Gabon. “We are between joy and hope since the coup leaders took office as a transitional government."
Central African Republic: Hope for development in unity, autonomy, security
As the Central African Republic seeks to rebuild after years of conflict, Fr. Matthieu Fabrice Bondobo, vicar general of the Archdiocese of Bangui, urges leaders to work for peace and security and to establish transparent partnerships with other nations.
Four kidnapped religious men and a teacher released in Haiti
Four Brothers of the Sacred Heart and a teacher kidnapped on 23 February in Haiti have been released, while two still been held in captivity, according to a statement released by the Congregation.
Cardinal Chow: Taoists and Christians can join hands to build harmonious society
As a conference on Christianity and Taoism gets underway in Hong Kong, Cardinal Stephen Chow and Msgr. Indunil Kodithuwakku discuss the importance of dialogue between these two ancient religious traditions.
Answering a call to social justice
For all women religious, responding to a call from God to devote their lives to Him and His work is the beginning of a new life. Sister Elaine Sanchez began her new life caring for children of working-class families at Sisters of the Holy Family Day Homes in California and Nevada.
Holy See Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale seeks to 'turn our eyes back to reality'
The Vatican presents the Holy See Pavilion at the 60th Venice Art Biennale, which will welcome Pope Francis, highlighting how inmates have been engaged to help transform their lives and embrace universal values through art.
Archbishop Gallagher in Jordan, visits King and aid centre for Gaza
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, arrives in Jordan for a four-day visit which includes Mass with Bishops of the Holy Land and meetings with King Abdullah II and the Commissioner-General of UNRWA.
Pope calls for respect of the dignity of all women
Remembering Friday's annual International Women's Day, Pope Francis expressed his nearness to all women, especially to those whose dignity is not respected. He says there is still so much work to be done by all institutions in this area.
Pope prays for peace in Haiti and global solidarity
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Haiti suffering due to worsening violence, while remembering the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine and the Holy Land. He also expresses his closesness with our Muslim brothers and sisters as they begin Ramadan.
Pope at Angelus: God embraces us, wishes to free us from our sins
At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis acknowledges that God loves us so much that His interest is not putting us on trial to condemn us, but rather to save and embrace us all, as to ensure that none of us is lost.
