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Hundreds detained in France as anger spreads over pension reforms
At least 300 people have been detained across France as police in Paris and elsewhere clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force pension reforms without a vote in parliament. The protests and strikes escalated across the country.
Currency crisis continues to grip Lebanon
The freefalling pound, combined with withdrawal limits at banks, have led to demonstrations from customers who cannot access their deposits.
Archbishop Gallagher to visit Albania
The Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States will travel to Albania from the 18th to the 20th of March, on the invitation of the country's foreign minister.
Pope invites Josephites to emphasize the primacy of God’s love
Pope Francis receives members of the Congregation of St Joseph on the 150th anniversary of their foundation by St Leonardo Murialdo, and highlights three aspects of their apostolate: the primacy of God’s love, attentiveness to the changing world, and ‘the paternal gentleness of charity.'
Cardinal Cantalamessa: God loves you
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his third sermon for Lent 2023 to Pope Francis and Roman Curia.
Pope Francis has called us to a new way of being church
On March 13, 2013, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis. This week, leaders of four organizations of women religious reflect on what his papacy has meant, particularly for women religious, in columns for Global Sisters Report. This story is reprinted with permission of the author.
Saint Patrick's Day Blessings from Irish Bishops' President
As celebrations for St. Patrick's Day take place internationally, 17 March, the President of the Irish Bishops, Archbishop Eamon Martin of Armagh and Primate of All Ireland, reflects on the beloved saint and offers us some Irish blessings.
Pope Francis receives Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati
Lebanese prime minister Najib Mikati was received by Pope Francis on Thursday, and later with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin and Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations.
India: Catholic Ministry to Migrants to be more synodal
Indian Latin Rite Commission for Migrants meets in Bangalore to discuss how to reach out to migrants and refugees in a synodal way.
Israeli PM pushes ahead with judicial reform despite unrest
As unrest continues in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a mediating proposal suggested by President Isaac Herzog.
Lent at the Vatican Museums: Art for meditation and prayer
Every Friday during Lent, the Pope's Museums offer a unique, thematic itinerary, ranging from sarcophagi to the art of Caravaggio and Michelangelo, to meditate on the Passion and Resurrection of Jesus. The visit is open to everyone and reaffirms the value of sacred art as a visual Bible, capable of transmitting faith to men and women from all times.
Pope to Buddhists: Religions play crucial role in fostering fraternity
Pope Francis receives a delegation of the United Association of Humanistic Buddhism of Taiwan and highlights the crucial role of religions in fostering fraternity by promoting a culture of encounter.
FABC Bangkok document ushers in kairos moment for Church in Asia
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) held a 50th anniversary General Conference from 12-30 October 2022. On Wednesday, the document Conference delegates drafted was launched during an online event.
Photo Exhibit: 'Ukraine, Stories of Resistance'
The Embassies of the United States, Ukraine, and Poland to the Holy See, in partnership with the Polish Institute of Rome, will present a photo exhibit showing the toll Russia’s invasion has taken on ordinary Ukrainians.
Preparatory Commission for General Assembly of Bishops established
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod appoints seven members of the Preparatory Commission for the General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October.
Cyclone hit countries paying the high price of climate change
The death toll in Malawi from tropical cyclone Freddy has risen to over 220, thousands of people have been displaced and aid workers are struggling to reach remote areas. Climate campaigners highlight how the poor, the least drivers of climate change, are paying its highest price.
Bishops of England and Wales call for safe access of migrants to
In a new publication titled ‘Love the Stranger’, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales (CBCEW) offers a list of 24 principles for immigration policies based on “the innate worth of each human person.”
Pope appoints new Secretary of Dicastery for Evangelization
Pope Francis appoints Nigerian Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu as the new Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as part of the Section for First Evangelization and the New Particular Churches.
Pope Francis makes appeal for cyclone-hit Malawi
Appealing for cyclone-battered Malawi, where hundreds of people have been killed, countless more injured, and thousands displaced, Pope Francis prays that the Lord may support the families and communities most tried by this calamity."
Pope at audience: We are all called to be apostles
At his weekly general audience, Pope Francis says that all Christians - priests, religious, and laypeople - are called to mission.
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