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Daughters of St Paul celebrate 109 years with a digital twist
The Daughters of St. Paul mark their 109th anniversary with a celebration of the digital age.
Pope to scientists: Harmonise faith and science in the pursuit for truth
Pope Francis urges scientists to harmonise faith and science in their pursuit of truth, emphasising that both stem from God's absolute truth and should serve humanity.
Pope highlights ‘signs of hope’ in encounter with Lutherans
Speaking with a delegation from the Lutheran World Federation, Pope Francis points to the joint commemoration of the anniversary of Nicea and to the Joint Declaration on justification as ‘signs of hope’ on our common ecumenical journey.
World Refugee Day: the search for (a better) life
On World Refugee Day we are reminded of the plight of some many of our brothers and sisters around the world, who risk their lives to seek refuge and often find hostility instead.
Cardinal Parolin: Russia’s absence at Summit for Peace in Ukraine a limitation
On the sidelines of an event at the Italian Senate dedicated to peacemaking Cardinal Parolin comments on the high-level Conference for Peace in Ukraine that was held over the weekend.
Kenya: Communication network empowers Sisters, promotes evangelization
Catholic sisters in Kenya launch the Communication Network for Catholic Sisters (CNCS). The Director, Sr. Michelle Njeri OSF, reveals: "Our vision is to be a dynamic network of empowered catholic sisters, evangelizing through stories of social transformation."
Cardinals set to vote to canonize Carlo Acutis, 14 others
Pope Francis will preside at an Ordinary Public Consistory on July 1, when Cardinals present in Rome are set to give the final go-ahead for the canonization of 15 Blesseds.
Holy See organizes meeting focusing on the abolition of surrogacy
The Under-Secretary of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, moderates a meeting on surrogacy at the United Nations in Geneva focusing on the need for international planning to protect women and children from all forms of exploitation.
11 Nigerian priests commissioned for mission in Europe, America
In a missioning Mass to conclude the 2024 Mission Orientation Programme, 11 Nigerian priests across 5 Catholic dioceses in Nigeria have been commissioned for pastoral ministry to some countries in Europe and America.
Pope: ‘Welcome, promote, accompany, and integrate’ refugees
At his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis urges care for “all those who are forced to flee their homes in search of peace and security.”
Pope says he keeps slain Ukrainian soldier's Bible on his desk
During his weekly General Audience, the Pope says that he keeps on his desk a Bible that belonged to a Ukrainian soldier killed in the country’s war with Russia.
Pope at Audience: The Psalms, 'the prayer of Jesus,' are for all seasons
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis encourages the faithful to engage in a 'symphony of prayer' by praying the Psalms, as Jesus did.
Reflections of three women at the centre of C9 meetings
The two-day work session of the Council of Cardinals that concluded on Tuesday focused on the role of women in the Church and on the issue of the protection of minors. Cardinals Ambongo and Gracias note the many opportunities for developing women's leadership in the Church.
Calcutta Archbishop: Train crash revealed interfaith friendship
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Thomas D'Souza of the eastern Indian city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), offers words of comfort following the tragic train collision this week, but suggests that the disastrous episode showcased a genuine cooperation and solidarity among people of different faiths helping one another.
Pope to dialogue with students in "Building Bridges Across Asia Pacific"
On 20 June Pope Francis will dialogue with students online via livestream in the "Building Bridges Across Asia Pacific initiative" hosted by Loyola University Chicago together with the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.
Ukraine strikes Russia despite nuclear fears
An overnight attack on two oil depots inside Russia's Rostov region was reportedly carried out by the Security Service of Ukraine, just days after several countries agreed with Kyiv that it could use Western weapons to hit targets on Russian territory despite concerns about nuclear escalation.
On Peter's tomb
For a long time, the whereabouts of the Apostle's ancient burial place had been lost. Then, with the excavations, encouraged first by Pope Pius XII and then by Paul VI, his tomb and bones were rediscovered. Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, takes a look at the process of rediscovery.
Senegal: Inter-Religious Council for Peace set up
An Interfaith Council for Peace has just been established in Senegal. Bringing together representatives of Islam, the Catholic Church, Protestant Churches, and Traditional Religions, the Council’s mission is to anticipate, defuse conflicts and promote peace, social cohesion, reconciliation, and development in Senegal and in West Africa, as a whole.
Father Martin: Jesus calls us forth from the grave
A conversation with Fr James Martin, SJ, author of “Come Forth: The Raising of Lazarus and the Promise of Jesus’s Greatest Miracle.”
Church still bringing hope for migrants at Venezuelan border
As thousands of Venezuelans emigrate due to poverty or violence, the Church continues its mission by accompanying and bringing hope to people on the move.
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