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Pope St. John Paul II's prophecy of peace, 20 years later
Twenty years after the death of Pope John Paul II on 5 April 2005, our Editorial Director explores how the Church celebrates the saint and recalls his unheeded words against war.
Armed gangs in Haiti free 500 inmates after storming a town
As armed gangs expand their influence outside of the capital city, they storm a town and free 500 inmates from the local prison.
May new technologies make our future bright
In his Prayer Intention for April, Pope Francis invites us to pray that the use of new technologies may not replace human relationships, may respect the dignity of the person, and may help us face the crises of our times.
Pope’s April prayer intention: Technology should benefit everyone
In a video message with his prayer intention for April, the Pope urges putting technology at the service of everyone, especially those most in need.
Aid organizations working to assist quake-struck Myanmar
More than 2,700 people have been confirmed dead after a devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, while more than 4,500 were injured and hundreds more remain missing.
Rossing Center presents report on life of Christians in the Holy Land
The Rossing Center releases a new report highlighting acts of violence that were carried out against Christians in the Holy Land during 2024.
Palestinians bury slain medics and emergency workers
Palestinians hold funerals for 15 medics and emergency responders killed by Israeli troops in southern Gaza after their bodies and crushed ambulances were found buried in a mass grave in the sand.
New transitional government in Syria includes a Catholic woman
Amid global calls for greater inclusivity, Syrian interim President Ahmad al-Sharaa appoints a new transitional government with 23 ministers from diverse backgrounds, including Hind Kabawat, a Catholic and the only woman in the cabinet.
Bahrain opens papal society dedicated to alleviating children's suffering
A Mass held in the Bahrain's Cathedral of Our Lady of Arabia marked the launch of the Pontifical Holy Childhood Society in the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia.
Mozambique: Ethical guidelines for migrant storytelling unveiled at SIGNIS Africa workshop
An international workshop for Catholic media professionals in Africa’s Lusophone countries has endorsed a proposed guide to assist them in handling media stories about migrants. This was revealed at the conclusion of a week-long workshop held in Maputo, Mozambique.
Pope: The Church is the people of God walking together
In a message addressed to participants in the Second Synodal Assembly of Italian Churches, Pope Francis reminds them that the Church is made by the people of God who walk together, and that Christian joy does not come from easy solutions to problems but from the certainty that the Lord never abandons us.
Pope Francis remains in stable condition
Pope Francis continues to recuperate from bilateral pneumonia at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, according to an update provided by the Holy See Press Office.
Catholic universities to hold Rome roundtable on vulnerability and healthcare
‘Vulnerability and Healthcare’ is the title of a roundtable discussion to be held in Rome on April 7, organised by the Strategic Alliance of Catholic Research Universities (SACRU).
Myanmar earthquake victims surpass 1,700 as fighting continues
As rescue teams struggle to cope with the tens of thousands of people left injured, homeless and buried under rubble by the March 28’s massive earthquake, the death toll has rised to over 1,700, while the military government continues bombing parts of Myanmar despite calls for a ceasefire.
Lourdes Shrine covers Rupnik mosaics on Basilica doors
The mosaics on the two side doors of the Shrine, created by Marko Rupnik, have been covered. The Bishop of Tarbes et Lourdes, Jean-Marc Micas, announces that the mosaics on the two large central doors will also be covered in a few days.
European broadcasters set to gather in Paris for EBU assembly
France is preparing to host the European Broadcasting Union's Radio Assembly, scheduled for April 3–4, which will see the participation of Vatican Radio, a founding member of the EBU.
Cardinal Parolin to preside over Mass for 20-year-anniversary of JPII's passing
On April 2, 2025, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, will preside over the special Mass in the Vatican commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Pope Saint John Paul II. Pope Francis has sent his encouragement to those partaking in the commemorations for the late Polish Pope that day, including a prayer vigil in the evening.
Pope clears path for canonization of PNG Blessed Peter To Rot
Pope Francis approves decrees related to the canonization of martyred layman Peter To Rot from Papua New Guinea, Archbishop Ignatius Choukrallah Maloyan, who was murdered during the Armenian genocide, and Venezuelan religious founder Mother Maria del Monte Carmelo.
Archbishop Gallagher leaves Hungary with messages of peace and faith
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, visited the central European country of Hungary, where he participated in the commemoration for the 60th anniversary of the death of Archbishop Angelo Rotta, Apostolic Nuncio to Budapest from 1930 to 1945, who has been widely-recognized for his efforts to protect Jews during the Holocaust, and left messages of peace, faith, and Pope Francis' closeness.
Cameroon: Bishops issue Pastoral Letter as country’s landmark October 2025 election draws near
The Pastoral Letter from the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon (Conférence Episcopale Nationale du Cameroun - C.E.N.C.), titled “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labour” (Psalm 126: 1), emphasizes the significance of the upcoming October 2025 elections, a pivotal year for the country’s socio-political landscape. In light of these circumstances, which are crucial for the nation, the Bishops’ message is directed towards all citizens of Cameroon, with a particul