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Pope at Angelus: A Church and a society that excludes no one
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis reflects on the Gospel account of the miraculous healing of a woman with a haemorrhage and the raising of Jairus's daughter from the dead.
Vatican cricket team takes on England Seniors
In a match at the stupendous Wormsley Estate, the Vatican faces off against the England Over 60s.
Peter’s Pence: donations to Pope’s charity on the rise
Peter’s Pence releases its annual disclosure report for the financial year 2023: Compared to 2022, donations increased by nearly five million euros.
Russia frees prisoners after mediation of Vatican
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says ten Ukrainian civilians held prisoner for years by Russia arrived in Kyiv on Saturday after the mediation of the Vatican, including even priests and a representative of the Crimean Tatars.
Apostolic Nunciature to Rwanda celebrates 60 years
On 28 June 2024, the Apostolic Nunciature to Rwanda celebrated the 11th anniversary of Pope Francis' pontificate and the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Rwanda.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Daughter, your faith has saved you'
As the Church marks the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "Daughter, your faith has saved you".
Pope Francis meets with climate activist Al Gore
Pope Francis receives Al Gore, the former vice president of the United States, in a private audience on Friday.
Pope prays for worldwide release of prisoners of war
Pope Francis appeals for an end for all wars, and in celebrating the return of Ukrainian prisoners of war, asks that all prisoners, everywhere, be able to go home.
Pope at Angelus: The Lord entrusted his Kingdom to flawed St Peter
During his Angelus address for the Solemnity of the Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Francis recalls how the Lord entrusted His Kingdom to St. Peter, who despite various falls, was able to lead the faithful toward Christ by cultivating the Lord's holy example.
Ukraine: Zelensky thanks Holy See for its help in the release of two priests
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, express gratitude to the Pope and Vatican diplomacy for their "invaluable contribution" in the release of ten Ukrainian prisoners by Russian forces, including two members of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, Fathers Ivan Levytskyi and Bohdan Heleta.
Roman Curia and German bishops meet to discuss synodality
A joint statement from the Holy See and the German Bishops’ Conference highlights the ongoing dialogue, begun in 2022, about finding ways to implement concrete forms of synodality in the Church in Germany.
Pope: We need the Lord to open the doors of our hearts
Pope Francis reflects on the image of ‘doors’ in his homily for the Solemnity of Sts Peter and Paul.
SACRU Summer School to foster global dialogue on democracy
The Summer School will welcome 16 students from 6 universities in Europe, Oceania, North America and South America, showcasing the global outreach of the SACRU network and its commitment to engaging the young generation worldwide
Holy See decries sharp increase of children killed in conflict
The Vatican representative the UN, Monsignor Robert Murphy, addresses an open debate at the Security Council in New York on children and armed conflict and urges for concrete action to protect them from increasing atrocities.
Gaza faces dire health and sanitary dilemma
The United Nations says only a small number of UNRWA health centers are operational in Gaza.
Cardinal Gugerotti: War benefits powerful entities at the people's expense
The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches reflects on the Pope’s speech to ROACO members and says the Eastern Churches are all victims of war.
Dicastery for Doctrine of the Faith confirms ruling on alleged apparitions in Trevignano
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith verifies the local bishop’s judgment that alleged apparitions in Trevignano Romano, Italy, are not supernatural and confirms his prohibition of devotions and pilgrimages in the places associated with the events.
News from the Orient – June 28, 2024
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient, a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church is discovered in Israel, Armenia recognizes the State of Palestine, and Cardinal Pietro Parolin visits the Church in Lebanon.
Pope to Verbites: 'Be peacemakers and prophets of hope'
In his address to the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), Pope Francis encourages Verbites to follow “the way of the Spirit” in the footsteps of their founder and to be prophets of hope in a war-torn world.
Caritas Philippines sets new standard for ‘sustainable and inclusive’ fundraising
Caritas Philippines announces plans to introduce a comprehensive mobile application for its ‘Alay Kapwa Expanded Program’ that will enable donors to register, contribute, track their donations, and select specific programs to support.
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