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Full unity is gift of the Spirit, Pope tells Orthodox delegation
Pope Francis greets the Delegation sent to Rome by the Ecumenical Patriarch for the celebration of the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul.
Peter's Pence 2022: Generous support for Universal Church and Pope’s mission
Peter’s Pence releases its annual disclosure report for the financial year 2022, detailing donations and capital gains of 107 million euro, with €95.5 million in expenses, which went to sustain the Apostolic Mission of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis: Path to peace lies in truth and charity
Pope Francis sends a message to the Second International "Science for Peace" Meeting in the Italian Diocese of Teramo-Atri, and recalls that the search for truth in charity is the foundation for the construction of a peaceful society.
Haiti: Montfort Institute offers education and hope to hearing-impaired children
The Montfort Institute, run by the Daughters of Wisdom, assists deaf children in Haiti, offering them both a place to study and a refuge where they can dream about a better future.
Pope Francis receives ‘Cinema for Peace’ award for efforts to support Ukraine
Jaka Bizilj, founder of an international organisation that promotes values and change in the world through film, presents Pope Francis with the "Cinema for Peace" Award for his efforts over the past year and a half to support the people of Ukraine.
Cardinal Zuppi meets Patriarch Kirill in Moscow
The Pope's envoy to Moscow is received by Patriarch Kirill, the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church who reiterates appreciation for the efforts and the initiatives of the Vatican in seeking peace.
Questions surround Russian military leadership in wake of mutiny
Several sources note that some of Russia's most senior generals have disappeared from public view after a brief mercenary mutiny aimed at toppling the top military brass in the biggest challenge to President Vladimir Putin's rule to date.
Captured Sudanese soldiers released by paramilitary group
Sudanese paramilitary group RSF ("Rapid Support Forces") has released captured soldiers from the regular army in a deal aided by the International Committee of the Red Cross
Pope at Angelus: Peter shows how God works in our weakness
At the Angelus prayer on the feast of Sts. Peter and Paul, Pope Francis reflects on the example of the Apostle Peter, saying he points a path to Christ in his generosity and weakness.
Pope's envoy in Moscow to meet Russian Patriarch
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi is on a mission to Russia as the Pope's envoy for peace. On 29 June he meets with the Russian Patriarch Kirill of Moscow. On Wednesday he held talks with Yuri Ushakov, the presidential advisor for foreign policy and met with Catholic bishops in the Nunciature.
Pope at Mass: Follow Jesus and proclaim His Word
At Mass to celebrate the feast of Sts Peter and Paul, Pope Francis blesses the pallia for new Metropolitan Archbishops, and reflects on how the people of God are called to follow Jesus and proclaim the Gospel.
Burkina Faso’s youth prepared and ready for World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon.
Burkina Faso is approaching World Youth Day 2023, to be held in Lisbon, Portugal, as an opportunity to deepen the faith of the country’s young persons.
Br. Sockie: Educating youth and promoting sustainable environment in the Philippines
The president of De La Salle University-Dasmariñas in the Philippines emphasizes the importance of nurturing the environment and spreading Christian education to young people.
New Sudan ceasefire fails to hold
A two-day cease-fire in Sudan for the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha appears to have broken down.
Pope Pius XII on ‘mothers and fathers of families’
Our Editorial Director reflects on the 80th anniversary of the publication of Pope Pius XII's encyclical “Mystici Corporis”, which describes the Catholic Church as the Mystical Body of Christ.
Vatican: Catholic education must be creative to address new challenges
The Vatican Dicasteries for Culture and Education and for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life issue a joint letter encouraging all Church actors involved in the mission of education to address the new daunting challenges faced by Catholic schools worldwide with creativeness and joining their forces.
'Let the Oppressed Go Free' sculpture shines light on human trafficking
Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz speaks about his new bronze sculpture dedicated to victims of human trafficking around the world, a reproduction of which Pope Francis blessed at the weekly General Audience.
Pope: The Holy Spirit is our guide on the path to Christian Unity
Pope Francis receives members of the International Commission for Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Disciples of Christ. Christian unity, he notes, is achieved by walking and praying together and with works of charity.
Pope at Audience: St. Mary MacKillop brought Christ's love to rural Australia
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the apostolic zeal of St. Mary MacKillop, praising her desire to bring Christ and good education to the aboriginal peoples of rural Australia.
Council of Cardinal meets to discuss ongoing Synod, child protection
Pope Francis holds a two-day meeting with the Council of Cardinals to reflect on the diocesan implementation of ‘Praedicate evangelium’, the upcoming Synod General Assembly, measures to safeguard minors, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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