Catholic News
Pope: The war endangers the civil and religious balance in Europe
Pope Francis meets with Assumptionists in the Vatican and highlights key aspects of their apostolate, from pilgrimages to their commitment to the media and their work in the Middle East.
Pope receives Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican on 21 June, his first time since being re-elected President in 2022.
Burkina Faso and the Holy See: 50 years of diplomatic relations.
The diplomatic mission of Burkina Faso to the Holy See recently marked the golden jubilee of relations between the two entities with a Eucharistic celebration in Rome and a similar ceremony in Ouagadougou.
English-speaking bishops welcome Synod Working Document
Bishops' conferences from around the world welcomed the publication of the “Instrumentum laboris,” the document that will guide discussions at the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod.
39 ongoing peace processes challenge wars across the globe
A comprehensive report by the Autonomous University of Barcelona analyses multilateral efforts that seek to end armed conflicts through peaceful mechanisms. The Church is currently involved in eight negotiations in Africa, America and Europe.
Archbishop Nikitas: Let us move forward together in the Lord
The Conference of European Churches (CEC) holds its General Assembly and elects as its new president, Greek Orthodox Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain of the Ecumenical Patriarchate who underscores the importance of "dialogue, cooperation and moving forward in the name of Jesus Christ."
Lebanon: Almost 9 in 10 households cannot afford essentials
UNICEF releases a new report, showing that nearly a third of Lebanese children are going to bed hungry.
Cardinal Tagle: I witnessed the joy of faith in DRC
Cardinal Tagle speaks to Vatican Media about his recent trip to the Democratic Republic of Congo as the Pope's Special Envoy to the country’s National Eucharistic Congress. The Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelisation emphasises the richness of the witness of Christians in the African country who, despite suffering and difficulties, live their faith in Jesus Christ with joy.
From Haiti's hell, Bishop Dumas appeals for urgent 'Marshall Plan'
As millions daily struggle against hunger and poor living conditions in Haiti, as the nation has been brought to its knees by the violence of armed gangs, cholera and climate upheaval, Haitian Bishop Dumas of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne reaffirms the local Church's commitment to help the suffering.
Archbishop Balestrero appointed Permanent Observer to UN in Geneva
Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Balestrero, former Apostolic Nuncio to the Democratic Republic of Congo, as the Vatican's representative to the United Nations Office and Specialised Agencies in Geneva, the World Trade Organisation and the International Organisation for Migration.
Religious in Ethiopia offer a future to those in need
In only 30 months, the Global Solidarity Fund pilot project in Ethiopia has changed the lives of more than 1500 migrants, refugees and internally displaced persons. Here are five of their stories.
Women's prison riot in Honduras leaves more than 40 people dead
More than 40 inmates have died following a riot in a women's prison in Honduras, shocking the Latin American nation, which has called a State of Emergency.
"Instrumentum laboris' calls for welcoming Church that embraces diversity
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the “Instrumentum laboris”, the document that will guide the work of the two-part General Assembly that will meet in Rome in October 2023 and October 2024.
Spare a thought for refugees on United Nations World Refugee Day.
At the conclusion of last Sunday's Angelus, Pope Francis reminded the world that Tuesday 20 June marks the United Nations World Refugee Day.
Cardinal Hollerich: Instrumentum laboris is meant to inspire
The Relator General of the Synod, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, S.J., speaks with Vatican News about the newly published “Instrumentum laboris” for the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod, saying the document is meant to inspire participants to continue the journey of synodality together with the whole People of God.
Pope Francis receives Cuban President Díaz-Canel Bermúdez
Pope Francis receives President Díaz-Canel Bermúdez of Cuba and his entourage in private audience in the Vatican.
World Refugee Day promotes "Hope away from Home"
June 20 marks the UN World Refugee Day with the focus this year on "Hope away from Home. A world where refugees are always included." It's a theme the International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) holds dear as well: integrating refugees and helping them contribute to their host countries, a win-win scenario.
Pope tells young astronomers to never lose ‘sense of wonder’
In a message addressed to participants in the Vatican Observatory’s Summer School of Astrophysics, the Pope reflects on new scientific tools that reveal new astronomical discoveries and invites them to always be inspired by the love for truth.
Brother Ben: the friar who mobilizes young Africans to care for Creation
Franciscan brother Benedict Ayodi is one of the founders of the Laudato Si' Movement. His mission in Kenya is to inspire people to join the cause of the environment not only because the planet is in danger of collapse, but because God's voice still resounds, saying, “Go and repair my Church.” His many accomplishments include stopping the construction of an oil pipeline that would have scarred the forest.
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