Catholic News
Pope: Latin America Commission must foster reconciliation, fraternity
Pope Francis invites the Pontifical Commission for Latin America to support local Churches and the Holy See in their mission to build bridges of reconciliation, inclusion, and fraternity.
Pope: Care for creation is an ethical and theological issue
Pope Francis releases his message for the 2024 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, and appeals for humanity's conversion so that we acknowledge the disastrous effects of war and set ethical limits on the development of artificial intelligence.
Credible witness requires concrete acts of love, Pope tells Sacred Heart priests
Pope Francis encourages Sacred Heart Priests (Dehonians) to pray for the gift of unity and to bear credible and effective witness through concrete acts of love.
Seoul archbishop urges Koreans to abandon ‘legacy of hatred’
Archbishop Jung Soon-taek of Seoul calls on Koreans to abandon a legacy of hatred for future generations and adopt a stance of dialogue and forgiveness.
Cardinal Krajewski’s anger and pain before the graves of Ukrainian war victims
Cardinal Krajewski’s visit to the Ukrainian region of Ternopil to deliver the Pope’s gift of an ambulance takes him to a cemetery where many young victims of war are buried and to a rehabilitation centre named for Pope Saint John Paul II.
Kenyan Bishops condemn the killing of protestors and appeal for calm
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has condemned the killing of protesters, mostly young people, who have been demonstrating against a controversial government tax plan. They have also called for calm and expressed condolences to families who have lost loved ones.
Israel intensifies operations in Gaza, with no end to the fighting in sight
Israeli forces intensify operations in Gaza, resulting in fierce clashes, numerous casualties, and severe humanitarian crises amid the ongoing conflict and unsuccessful ceasefire efforts.
Pope orders construction of agrivoltaic plant for the Vatican
With the Apostolic Letter “Fratello sole,” issued motu proprio, Pope Francis provides for the construction of an agrivoltaic plant in the extraterritorial zone of Santa Maria in Galeria, where Vatican Radio maintains antennas for digital broadcasting.
Pope consoles German priests who suffered abuse
A private meeting took place this week between Pope Francis and a group of several German priests who had previously experienced violence from other priests.
Papal Mass in Singapore offers 40,000 tickets in online ballot
Pope Francis is scheduled to lead a Mass in Singapore this September, with 40,000 tickets available through an online registration process.
Caritas Indonesia celebrates 18 years with renewed commitment to the needy
Caritas Indonesia, locally known as Karina KWI, reaffirms its dedication to fostering the ‘Church of the Poor’ during its 18th anniversary celebrations.
Kenyan forces arrive in Haiti for UN-backed security mission
A UN-backed task force of 200 Kenyan Police are ready to be deployed in Haiti, in an attempt to dislodge and parry the encroachments of street gangs which are paralysing the country.
Pope: All people should be free to choose and practice religion
Welcoming a delegation from the Mosque of the Italian city of Bologna, Pope Francis commends the friendship between Christians and Muslims and calls for all religions to be respected, free from proselytism and impediments.
Pope greets Ukrainian wives and mothers, appeals for peace
Ahead of the upcoming Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis prays to the Patrons of Rome for peace in war-torn Ukraine, the Holy Land, and Myanmar.
Pope at Audience: 'Moral duty to stop production, trafficking of drugs'
On the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Pope Francis says it is a "moral duty" to stop the production and trafficking of drugs and calls for prevention efforts.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: We stand by those working for good in this dark night
The Cardinal Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem talks of the critical time in the Holy Land and of how difficult it is to see ways out.
Cardinal Parolin visits Order of Malta's humanitarian projects in Lebanon
The Vatican Secretary of State is in Lebanon at a time of intensified tension as violence continues on its southern border with Israel and the country continues to be plagued by a devastating socio-political-economic crisis. Cardinal Parolin's visit brings encouragement to the local Order of Malta's humanitarian assistance and hope to the beleaguered population.
Ethiopia: JRS assisting and supporting Refugee Integration
With a population of over one million refugees and asylum seekers, Ethiopia is the second-largest refuge host country in Africa. The Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) works to support refugees by offering various programs and services that promote integration.
JRS launches project to support child refugees in DRC
Jesuit Refugee Service has launched a new project in the Democratic Republic of Congo to provide education to children and help empower vulnerable households affected by conflicts.
Synod’s Ordinary Council continues work on Instrumentum laboris
The members of the XV Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod meets with Pope Francis as it continues work on the “Instrumentum laboris” for the upcoming Second Session of the General Assembly of the Synod.
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