Catholic News
Answering a call to social justice
For all women religious, responding to a call from God to devote their lives to Him and His work is the beginning of a new life. Sister Elaine Sanchez began her new life caring for children of working-class families at Sisters of the Holy Family Day Homes in California and Nevada.
Holy See Pavilion at Venice Art Biennale seeks to 'turn our eyes back to reality'
The Vatican presents the Holy See Pavilion at the 60th Venice Art Biennale, which will welcome Pope Francis, highlighting how inmates have been engaged to help transform their lives and embrace universal values through art.
Archbishop Gallagher in Jordan, visits King and aid centre for Gaza
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, arrives in Jordan for a four-day visit which includes Mass with Bishops of the Holy Land and meetings with King Abdullah II and the Commissioner-General of UNRWA.
Pope calls for respect of the dignity of all women
Remembering Friday's annual International Women's Day, Pope Francis expressed his nearness to all women, especially to those whose dignity is not respected. He says there is still so much work to be done by all institutions in this area.
Pope prays for peace in Haiti and global solidarity
Pope Francis offers prayers for the people of Haiti suffering due to worsening violence, while remembering the people of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ukraine and the Holy Land. He also expresses his closesness with our Muslim brothers and sisters as they begin Ramadan.
Pope at Angelus: God embraces us, wishes to free us from our sins
At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis acknowledges that God loves us so much that His interest is not putting us on trial to condemn us, but rather to save and embrace us all, as to ensure that none of us is lost.
The voices of women can help the Church embrace its synodal identity.
An international conference dedicated to African women theologians and synodality has opened in Nairobi, Kenya.
‘Pope asks for the courage to negotiate for Ukraine’
The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, responds to journalists regarding Pope Francis’ statements in an interview with a Swiss TV station, saying “the Pope picked up the image of the white flag, proposed by the interviewer, to indicate a cessation of hostilities, a truce reached with the courage of negotiation. His hope is for a diplomatic solution for a just and lasting peace.”
Fr. Faltas We cannot close our eyes to children dying in Gaza
In an interview with Sir agency the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy Land urges for immediate action to save children’s and mothers' lives in Gaza.
Pope on war in Ukraine: 'Do not be ashamed to negotiate'
In an interview to a Swiss TV station, Pope Francis reflects at length on various aspects of war and its devastating effects, noting that it takes two sides to make war and encouraging negotiations to end the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.
Lord's Day Reflection: ‘Recognizing what is tearing us away from God’s love'
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Lent, known as 'Laetare Sunday', Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "Recognizing what is tearing us away from God’s love".
Archbishop Mésidor: Haiti is on the verge of civil war
As Haiti plunges deeper into chaos, with gangs tightening their grip in the wake of last weekend's jailbreak, the President of the Haitian Bishops' Conference warns the country is drifting dangerously towards civil war, and says that gang violence is heavily affecting the Church.
Taoists and Christians to hold dialogue event in Hong Kong
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue announces the Third Christian-Taoist Dialogue to be held in Hong Kong on 11-13 March.
'Lebanon's children are suffering'
Georges Hajj, the President of the Lebanese HADEAL Association, which runs a reception center near Beirut for displaced people from the south of the country, discusses the awful impact of the Holy Land war on Lebanon, especially on suffering children.
Good Friday Collection ‘helps Christians remain in Holy Land’
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, appeals to the faithful around the world to support Christians in the Holy Land.
Lebanon: Palestinian Christian refugees enduring pain of war in Gaza
Six months after war broke out between Israel and Hamas fighting has devastated the Gaza Strip, leaving a trail of destruction and hardship that is felt even by Christian communities in Lebanon.
Former President of Honduras convicted, facing life imprisonment
The former President of Honduras, Juan Orlando Hernandez, has been found guilty of conspiracy to import cocaine into the United States and of two weapons offences, and now faces the prospect of life imprisonment.
Pope Francis: Put God’s forgiveness at the centre of the Church
Confession puts us back on the path of new life that began at Baptism, Pope Francis says during a Penitential Service in the Roman parish of St Pius V.
Women leading the way to a brighter future
Women and men from around the world gather in Rome to highlight the leadership role women hold in the Church, at a conference entitled “Women Leaders: Towards a brighter future.”
Catholics and Confucians have ‘so much to learn from each other’
As scholars gather in New Taipei City to discuss Catholic-Confucian dialogue, Fr. Paulin Batairwa Kubuya, Under-Secretary of the Vatican Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, shares his hopes for the conference, and discusses the relationship between these ancient traditions.
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