Catholic News
ACN ramping up its aid to Church in Lebanon
As the war between Israel and Hezbollah continues to escalate in Lebanon, the Pontifical Foundation Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) announces an emergency campaign to raise at least 1 million US dollars to help the Lebanese Church cope with the deepening humanitarian crisis in the country.
Prisoners’ Sunday: Offering retreats for rehabilitation
October 13 marks Prisoners' Sunday. For the Jesuit Institute in England and Wales, the mission of Prisoners’ Sunday extends far beyond this one day. Through the retreats they offer for prisoners and staff, they accompany the men and women in prisons as often as possible.
Pope to Cardinals-elect: Keep your eyes raised, your hands joined, your feet bare
Ahead of the Consistory that will raise them to the dignity of the Cardinalate, Pope Francis writes to the new Cardinals-elect, inviting them to embody three attitudes that characterised Saint John of the Cross: eyes raised, hands joined, feet bare.
Greenaccord's global dialogue on climate challenges and solutions
The Greenaccord International Conference in Rome brings together journalists from around the world to address climate change challenges and emphasise the urgent need for a united vision to safeguard the environment for future generations.
Pope: 'Aparecida’s message is about harmony'
Pope Francis sends a video message to the people of Brazil on the occasion feast of Our Lady of Aparecida, and encourages them to heed the Virgin's message of harmony with humanity and creation.
Pope Francis: Christian Unity is a journey of synodality and witness
Christian leaders of different denominations join Pope Francis on Friday evening in the Vatican’s Protomartyrs Square to celebrate an ecumenical vigil together with thousands of believers from around the world, marking the anniversary of the Second Vatican Council and the start of a new ecumenical era.
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to anti-nuclear group Nihon Hidankyo
The Norwegian Nobel Committee in Oslo awards the 2024 Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization of atomic bomb survivors, for its activism against nuclear
Synod Briefing - Day 9: Care of relationships
Friday's Synod Press Briefing was presented, as usual by the president of the Commission for Information, Dr Paolo Ruffini, assisted by Dr Sheila Pires, the secretary of the Commission. Guests for the briefing included Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark, USA; Dr Giuseppina De Simone, a witness of the synodal process from Europe; and Bishop Shane Mackinlay of Sandhurst, Australia.
How journalism in India is adapting to fight for the environment
Journalist Keya Acharya, speaking at the Greenaccord Forum, highlights the challenges and hopes for environmental journalism in India, emphasizing the need for greater commitment to addressing climate change.
Israel launches deadliest attack on Beirut in over a year of war
At least 22 people are killed and dozens more injured in Israel‘s deadliest attack on central Beirut in over a year of war.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: 'We will not surrender to hatred'
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem responds to Pope Francis’ recent letter to the Catholics of the Middle East to express deep gratitude for his closeness and affection region and reaffirms the Church’s firm commitment to peace and reconciliation despite the circumstances.
UN Secretary-General calls violent weather a ‘breathtaking injustice’
At a Symposium on the Global Climate Crisis held at the Siena College Laudato Si’ Center for Ecology in New York, UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the world’s climate chaos, drawing upon the teachings of Saint Francis, the patron saint of ecology.
News from the Orient – October 11, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, the Lebanese village of Rmeich faces a humanitarian crisis, Christians pray for peace in the world, and Mosul and Lyon celebrate 10 years since their dioceses’ twinning.
Pope welcomes Ukrainian President Zelensky to Vatican for second time
Pope Francis welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the Vatican for the second time, following their bilateral meeting during the G7 in Puglia, Italy, in June.
Synod briefing – Day 8: Ecumenism, walking the same path
The Synodal Assembly on Thursday focuses on Christian Unity. Cardinal Koch, Orthodox Metropolitan Job, Anglican Bishop Warner, and Mennonite Pastor Graber feature as guests at the daily briefing for the press.
Holy See: Every woman deserves the opportunity to reach her full potential
In the ongoing commitment of the Holy See to promote the advancement of women, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia stresses that society must persist in fighting harmful stereotypes that hinder equal opportunities for women and girls, while also respecting the unique capacities that women bring.
Major Archbishop Shevchuk: ‘Pope remains close to suffering Ukrainians’
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, speaks to Vatican News about his conversation on Thursday with Pope Francis, in which he informed him of the worsening humanitarian emergency in Ukraine as the third winter of war approaches and Russia continues to hammer Ukrainian cities.
Synod: Radcliffe reflects on IL/2 - Full text
Reflecting on "Pathways," - the second part of the Instrumentum laboris - Father Timothy Radcliffe, OP, says, "Together we shall discover God's will!"
Climate conference in Rome focuses on "Building Future Together"
The 16th International Greenaccord Fourm opens with panels dedicated to empowering women, the value of sport, politics and communication, and the environment.
Giving the Girl Child her voice to increase awareness of her needs, dignity and potential
11 October is the International Day of the Girl Child. In 2024, the theme for the celebration is ‘Girls Vision for the Future.’ Every child is a gift from God that deserves to be loved, appreciated and respected
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