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Decarbonising churches: How an English diocese is turning theory into reality
The Diocese of Salford, led by Bishop John Arnold, is driving the decarbonization of Church buildings through the "Guardians of Creation" initiative, aligning with Pope Francis' call for urgent environmental stewardship.
UNICEF decries 4 Gaza school strikes in 24 hours
In a post on X, UNICEF calls for an end to escalating Israeli air strikes on schools in the Gaza Strip. The most recent strikes devastated a school for orphans and another sheltering families.
Pope: Prayer allows the Spirit to change our hearts
Pope Francis pens the preface to the book, “As Jesus Taught Us: The Prayer of Pilgrims of Hope” (Edizioni San Paolo), which will be released on Wednesday, October 9. The text is a collection of the Pope's reflections on prayer, some unpublished.
Nepal floods displace thousands, Catholic Church calls for global aid
The Pro-Vicar Apostolic of Nepal has appealed for global aid and solidarity in the wake of devastating floods that have led to one of the country’s worst natural disasters in recent decades.
Catholic schools mourn losses in tragic bus fire in Thailand
Catholic schools have expressed sorrow and offered condolences to the families of the students and teachers who lost their lives in a tragic bus fire on Tuesday in Thailand.
11 years since the Lampedusa tragedy
On October 3rd, 2013, off the coast of Lampedusa—a Sicilian island closer to Africa than mainland Italy—368 migrants lost their lives. Today, just as he did back then, Pope Francis calls for a more welcoming, compassionate, and united world.
Synod: Cardinal Aguiar Retes' opening address - Full text
Cardinal Carlos Aguiar Retes, Delegate President of the Synod of Bishops, delivers his opening address at the First General Congregation of the second session of the Synod General Assembly.
Synod: Cardinal Hollerich's opening address - Full text
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, General Relator of the Synod of Bishops, delivers his opening address at the First General Congregation of the second session of the Synod General Assembly.
Cardinal Cupich: Pope Francis on interreligious dialogue
Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, offers his thoughts on Pope Francis' words in Singapore about interreligious dialogue and his affirmation that "all religions are paths to God."
Synod: Cardinal Grech's opening address - Full text
Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, delivers his opening address at the First General Congregation of the second session of the Synod General Assembly.
Pope calls for humble and synodal church, led by the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis, at the opening of the second session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, emphasises the need for a humble and synodal Church guided by the Holy Spirit to fulfill its mission of peace and forgiveness in the world.
Pope views a relic of the Chair of Saint Peter
The Fabric of Saint Peter shows Pope Francis a relic of the Chair of Saint Peter before he presides over the opening Mass of the Synod on synodality.
Pope to ecumenical pilgrimage: 'Be credible witnesses of unity and hope'
Addressing an ecumenical group of pilgrims from Saxony, Pope Francis highlights the spiritual significance of pilgrimage, unity in faith, and the role of personal testimony in spreading Christian hope.
Pope opens Synod General Assembly with Mass in St Peter’s Square
In his homily during Mass for the Solemn Inauguration of the Second Session of the 16th General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, Pope Francis emphasizes the need for hearts open to dialogue and the importance of the harmony that comes from the Holy Spirit.
Pope calls for 7th October to be day of prayer and fasting for peace
Pope Francis says that “in this dramatic hour of our history, while the winds of war and the fires of violence continue to devastate entire peoples and nations,” the Christian community is reminded of its call to "put itself at the service of humanity".
Pope Francis: Courageous dialogue need to overcome hatred war
Pope Francis pens the preface to Andrea Riccardi’s new book 'Words of Peace,' which compiles speeches delivered by the founder of the Community of Sant'Egidio on the occasion of their annual event organized after the great Interreligious Peace Meeting in the Spirit of Assisi initiated by Saint Pope John Paul II in 1986.
Custody of Holy Land: ‘Pray for us and all innocent people suffering in absurd war'
Speaking to Vatican News, the Vicar of the Custody of the Holy land launches an appeal for prayers as millions of innocent people in the Holy Land fear for their lives and those of their loved ones in an escalating conflict.
Pope Francis at Vigil: We are here as beggars of God’s mercy
Pope Francis leads Synod members and participants in a penitential service, expressing shame for our sins and seeking forgiveness from God and those we have harmed.
Mexico's first female President takes office
Mexico today inaugurates its first woman President, whose political party has control of the Country`s Congress. Amongst the challenges she is called to tackle is the growing power and violence of the drug cartels.
Remembering the 2013 shipwreck: A call to protect migrants
"Save the Children" marks the 11th anniversary of the October 3, 2013, migrant shipwreck near Lampedusa, highlighting the loss of more than 30,000 lives since that tragic day when a boat sank just half a mile from the Sicilian coast, claiming the lives of 368 people, including children, boys and girls, and pregnant women.
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