Catholic News
Amid the scars of war: Ukraine's strength and burden of resilience
A delegation from the Knights of Columbus in the United States visits Ukraine and witnesses the stark suffering and determined resilience of its people, who are assisted by the Church's local and international outreach efforts.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'The scribe and the widow'
As the Church marks the Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "The scribe and the widow".
Pope appoints Fr. Pasolini as new Preacher of Papal Household
Pope Francis has appointed Capuchin Fr. Roberto Pasolini, a biblical scholar who combines academics with pastoral outreach to the marginalized, as the new Preacher of the Papal Household.
Pope Francis: 'Blood donation is a testimony of boundless Christian love'
Meeting with members of the Italian Federation of Blood Donor Associations, Pope Francis underscores the spiritual dimension of blood donation as a testimony of Christian love that lies in the heart.
Pope to Uniservitate: Education must care for the human heart
Welcoming participants in the Fifth Global Symposium Uniservitate, Pope Francis reminds them that education continues beyond the classroom and that Catholic schools are to be courageous and inspired by Jesus' teachings.
Pope: Christians in Middle East bear witness in lands martyred by war
Pope Francis meets with Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, and includes St. Isaac of Nineveh, a 7th-century Assyrian Bishop, in the official Roman Martyrology.
Holy See expresses concern over rise in online racism
The Holy See’s UN representative stresses the need to combat online racism, anti-migrant discrimination, and religious intolerance.
News from the Orient – November 8, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, Armenian Churches appeal for the return of refugees to Nagorno-Karabakh, Gazan children celebrate All Saints’ Day, and Addis Ababa gets a new auxiliary bishop.
Nigerian priest freed after 11 days in captivity
Father Tomas Oyode, a Nigerian priest serving as rector of the seminary of Agenegabode, has been freed after 11 days in captivity at the hands of bandits.
Lebanese Bishops deeply concerned about Israeli attacks on Lebanon
At their monthly meeting in Bkerké, the Maronite Bishops reiterate their deep concerns over Israel’s full-scale offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon and urge an immediate ceasefire.
Pope and Assyrian Patriarch mark 30th anniversary of Common Declaration
The Catholicos of the Assyrian Church of the East, is scheduled to be received by Pope Francis in the Vatican on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the “Common Christological Declaration”. The event also celebrates 40 years from the first visit of an Assyrian Patriarch to Rome to meet with Pope St. John Paul II.
DRC: The danger of normalising a humanitarian catastrophe
The Democratic Republic of Congo has been ravaged by internal conflict for decades. As the world focuses its gaze elsewhere, Victor Setibo, Country Director for JRS, reminds us that conflicts should never be normalised and that where people suffer we should never tire of helping, fighting for peace, and hoping for a better future.
Pathways to inclusive education: A call for humanity-centered learning
The Pontifical Urbaniana University in Rome hosts an international conference on Refugee and Migrant Education to discuss educational projects and practices that aim to empower and integrate migrant and refugee students, and ultimately build a more inclusive society.
Catholics and Jews discuss Ten Commandments in Rome
The Pontifical University of the Holy Cross holds a multi-day course dedicated to the Christian and Jewish perspectives on the Ten Commandments, seeking to foster a deeper understanding of shared values.
Pope to volunteers and homeless: ‘We are all givers and receivers’
In a meeting with the Viennese “Begegnung im Zentrum” group, the Pope challenged them to enrich each other through “a simple smile, gesture of friendship or a fraternal look.”
Religious sisters cultivate hope for Creation
The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth celebrated the Season of Creation across countries as part of their efforts to foster sustainability, conservation, and ecological stewardship.
Faith leaders in Pakistan call for urgent action on Lahore’s air pollution
Faith communities in Pakistan have joined forces to address the city’s severe air pollution problem as it ranks among the most polluted worldwide.
Church in India equips communicators to harness digital tools for mission
A two-day Catholic social communications training in India has sought to empower diocesan teams in Bihar state to harness digital platforms for evangelization.
Philippine bishop: Haiyan anniversary ‘reminds us of our true mission’
Bishop Crispin Varquez of the central Philippine Diocese of Borongan has invited the public to reflect on “the journey we have traveled together,” as the nation marks the 11th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan).
Catholic Members of Parliament challenged to promote peace and unity in Zambia
Speaking to Catholic Members of Parliament and staff during a Mass organised for him to share with Zambia’s Catholic parliamentarians the message of the Synod on Synodality, Fr. Cletus Mwiila, challenged the Zambian lawmakers to embrace Servant leadership, peacebuilding, preach love and unity in the nation regardless of the fact that they belong to different political parties.
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