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UN efforts to save lives of survivors in Gaza ‘at breaking point
The United Nations has warned that its work delivering aid to people in Gaza is at breaking point following what it said was a ‘deliberate and dangerous pattern’ of sabotage and disruption by both Israeli troops and Palestinian gangs.
India: Rescue operations underway as miners trapped in "rat-hole" mine
A mining accident in Assam, India, has left several miners trapped in a flooded illegal "rat-hole" coal mine underscoring the dangers of unregulated mining and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of laws prohibiting such mines.
Cardinal Parolin to inaugurate Church of the Baptism of the Lord in Jordan
Pope Francis appoints the Vatican Secretary of State as Pontifical Legate for the consecration of a new church on the eastern bank of the Jordan River, the site of the Baptism of Jesus.
Half a million pilgrims have already crossed the threshold of St Peter's Holy Door
Over half a million pilgrims have passed through the Holy Door of St Peter’s Basilica in the first two weeks of the Jubilee Year 2025, reflecting a remarkable global turnout.
Tibetan holy city of Shigatze struck by deadly earthquake
At least 95 people have been killed in an earthquake near Shigatze, the traditional seat of the Panchen Lama.
Cardinal McElroy appointed new Archbishop of Washington
Pope Francis accepts the resignation of Cardinal Wilton Daniel Gregory as head of the Archdiocese of the US capital and appoints Cardinal Robert McElroy who has led the Diocese of San Diego since March 2015.
Pope: May we seek and recognize Jesus like the Shepherds and Magi
During the Angelus on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis invites us to look at how we welcome Jesus in our own lives. He exhorts us to pray so that "imitating the shepherds and the Magi, we are able to recognize Jesus close by, in the poor, in the Eucharist, in the abandoned, in our brother, in our sister."
Pope encourages children to be missionaries in prayer
On World Missionary Childhood Day, Pope Francis invites children to pray and show solidarity with others as part of their Christian mission.
Pope appoints Sr. Simona Brambilla as Vatican's first female prefect
Pope Francis appoints Sr. Simona Brambilla, an Italian-born religious sister from the Consolata Missionaries, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, along with Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime as Pro-Prefect.
Namibia: Religious sister founds first theological and spiritual training center
Religious vocations in Namibia are on the rise, creating an urgent need for the proper formation of sisters. Answering this call, Sr. Anne Arabome has taken the lead in establishing the first theological and spiritual formation centre in Namibia to empower religious women in their vocation.
Pope at Epiphany Mass: Star calls all to seek Christ in pilgrimage
Pope Francis presides at Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, and recalls that the star which points to Jesus is visible to everyone, inviting us to seek Him in all things.
No let up in Gaza violence
Central American peacekeepers arrive in Haiti
Two small units of Central American peace keepers have arrived in Haiti, to reinforce the on the ground contingent of security forces already in place.
Pope calls on international community to ensure respect for humanitarian law
Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis calls for prayers for peace in conflict zones around the world, and appeals to the international community to ensure respect for humanitarian law.
Holy Door of Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls opened
On the eve of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Second Sunday after Christmas, Cardinal James Harvey, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, opens the Holy Door, crossing the threshold of the Basilica as the Jubilee hymn resounded. He says the Church invites each pilgrim "to undertake a spiritual journey in the footsteps of faith."
Pope at Angelus: Imitate the God of love, be messengers of hope
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis says Christmas reminds us God always find ways to reach everyone, wherever they are, “opening windows of light even in the darkest nights of humanity.”
Nigeria’s Archbishop Martins calls for an environment that enables small businesses to thrive
The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lagos, Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Nigerian Government and the country’s private sector to shift their focus from providing palliative solutions to engaging and empowering citizens through sustainable policies.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Stars, dreams & divine detours'
As the Church marks the Feast of Epiphany, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: '"Stars, dreams & divine detours".
Vice-Regent of Diocese of Rome ordained Auxiliary Bishop
In the presence of Pope Francis, on Saturday afternoon at Rome's Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Monsignor Renato Tarantelli Baccari was ordained a Bishop during a Mass presided over by Rome's Cardinal Vicar Baldo Reina.
More civilians ordered to relocate in Gaza
UN humanitarians claim that Israel has ordered more civilians to relocate in North Gaza because of impending attacks in retaliation for rocket attacks into Israel.