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News from the Orient – September 10, 2025
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, Christians celebrate the Nativity of the Virgin Mary, the Missionaries of Charity recall St. Teresa of Calcutta, and Eastern rite bishops meet in Vienna.
'My St Francis': posthumous book by Pope Francis to be released in Italy
A posthumous book by Pope Francis, "Il mio San Francesco" (My St Francis), will be available in Italian bookstores from 18 September. The volume presents a dialogue between the late Pope and Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery of the Causes of Saints.
Fr. Romanelli in Gaza: ‘It was a blessing to speak with the Pope'
The parish priest of Gaza’s Holy Family church says his phone call on Tuesday with Pope Leo XIV was a blessing. The parish continues to shelter 450 people, including elderly, sick, and children, as many residents remain despite the danger.
The children of Gaza ask: ‘Where are we going next?’
Franciscan Friar Ibrahim Faltas of the Custody of the Holy Land reflects on the suffering of children in Gaza, forced into repeated displacement and uncertainty. He calls on educators, families, and societies to form new generations in a true culture of peace, urging all to “continue to believe, to pray, and to hope for peace.”
Earth Partner exhibit highlights urgency of care for Creation
The Earth Partner Exhibition at the Borgo Laudato sì features works by young artists from 28 countries on the challenges of the ecological crisis. Cardinal Fabio Baggio welcomes the initiative as a way to engage youth in the urgent call to care for our common home.
Bishop consecrated for Chinese diocese created by Pope Leo XIV
In conformity with the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the Chinese government, Joseph Wang Zhengui receives episcopal consecration, becoming the first bishop of the new diocese of Zhangjiakou, created two months ago by Pope Leo XIV.
Pope to Carmelites: May you be a witness of unity
At the start of the General Chapter of the Carmelite Order, the Pope sends a letter, encouraging them in their service and prayer in all forms of their mission.
Qatar launches legal review after Israeli strike on Doha
Qatari officials are examining whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can be held accountable under international law following an Israeli airstrike on the capital that killed five Hamas members.
Catholic leaders stress climate action is vital to global peace
In a joint statement ahead of COP30, Pax Christi International, Caritas Internationalis, and CIDSE urge the need for immediate action to care for creation because “there can be no true peace without climate justice”.
Pope: May cry of people suffering in war rise as trusting prayer to God
Pope Leo XIV renews his invitation for everyone to pray for peace in war-torn places, appealing for protection and care for children.
Pope at Audience: Jesus shows us crying out is not weakness but an act of hope
Reflecting at the weekly General Audience on the crucifixion, Pope Leo XIV stresses that Jesus’ cry from the cross reveals “the final stage of a love that is given up to the very end,” and encourages everyone to avoid seeing crying as a weakness but rather as an act of extreme prayer.
Pope says Israel’s attack on Hamas in Qatar marks a 'very serious situation'
While leaving his residence in Castel Gandolfo to return to the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV briefly answered journalists’ questions about the bombing in Doha: “We don’t know where things are headed. We must pray a lot and continue to work and insist on peace.” Regarding the evacuation order in Gaza City and his effort to contact the parish priest there, the Pope said: “I have no news.”
India: Thousands celebrate Nativity of Virgin Mary at ‘Lourdes of the East’
At the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, millions of devotees flock to Tamil Nadu, India, to venerate the Mother of God over the course of an 11-day annual festival held across major Basilicas and Shrines in the South Indian state.
Israel orders Gaza City evacuation
Gaza City residents were airdropped Israeli leaflets on Tuesday ordering them to evacuate immediately as the government in Tel Aviv said it was about to obliterate the area in an assault to wipe out Hamas.
Cote d'Ivoire: Church spearheads initiative for a peaceful election
As the presidential election scheduled for 25 October 2025 draws near, the Ivory Coast National Justice, Peace, and Environment Commission, with the Church at its helm, has recently launched a series of public conferences at the Episcopal Conference offices under the theme: 'Ivory Coast, Land of Peace and Hope.' The goal of the discussions is to discourage electoral violence especially since the national political scene seems tense, raising fears of a polarised electoral climate.
Pope Leo: ‘Peace, not conflict, is our most cherished dream’
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the Catholic Church’s commitment to walk the path of peace with other religions, in a message to an interreligious conference in Bangladesh.
Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for brief visit
Pope Leo XIV returns to the Barberini Palace at Castel Gandolfo on Monday evening for an overnight stay, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Archbishop Gallagher pays tribute to late Nuncio to EU, Noël Treanor
At an event promoted by the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, remembers the life and legancy of the late Archbishop Noël Treanor, former Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
International Literacy Day: It is the foundation for the digital world
As 8 September marks International Literacy Day, UNESCO releases data and information showcasing that being literate enables people to think critically and navigate the “information-rich society and economy in a safe, effective and responsible manner.”
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