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DRC: Children in the Diocese of Molegbe commit to tree planting in families
In the Diocese of Molegbe, situated in the Province of Nord-Ubangi of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), 400 children, girls and boys that also included members of the Catholic Youth Movement known as “Kizito et Anuarite,” with 45 accompanying adults, this week, committed themselves to planting a tree in each of their families.
Pope Francis: Listen to women, often overlooked and undervalued
Pope Francis writes the preface for a book entitled “Women and Ministries in the Synodal Church,” authored by two cardinals and three female theologians.
NATO members agree to step up missile deployments in Europe
Delegates at a NATO summit celebrate the alliance's 75th anniversary, announce more aid for Ukraine, and commit to the most significant overhaul in defense measures in recent decades.
UNRWA sends alarm over Gaza funding
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) says it only has funding to sustain operations until the end of August.
Archbishop Peña Parra visits Honduras for reopening of Apostolic Nunciature
The Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State, Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, travels to Honduras for the reopening of the country's Apostolic Nunciature.
Pope to pray Vespers at St. Mary Major on feast of Our Lady of the Snows
Pope Francis, who holds the Marian Basilica of St. Mary Major close to his heart, will take part in the Vespers for the Solemnity of Our Lady of the Snows and the Anniversary of the Dedication of the Basilica on August 5.
Pope will find ‘strong and multicoloured’ Church in Papua New Guinea
The origins of the Church in Papua New Guinea, the challenges of the initial proclamation of the Gospel there, the current challenges for the Christian community on the island, and the rise of native vocations. These are some of the topics that Father Mario Abzalón Alvarado Tovar, Superior General of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, discussed in an interview with Vatican News
On the path to the Jubilee of digital missionaries and Catholic influencers
An upcoming jubilee event in Rome for digital missionaries and Catholic influencers, will focus on evangelisation through social media and fostering a sense of community and mission within the Church.
Cardinal Ferrão attributes success of Indian Church’s charitable initiative to divine providence
Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão, president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of India, praises the growth of the "Communio" initiative, which seeks to promote rural development projects across India.
SIGNIS Indonesia focuses on Integral Ecology at its 50th assembly
The 50th SIGNIS Indonesia Assembly, held at the Mary Mother of Carmel Retreat House in Ruteng, emphasized the urgent need for media to promote an integral approach to ecology.
Holy See: Wealthier nations can assist Small Islands Developing States through debt relief
Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See's Permanent Observer to the United Nations, urges the international community to help Small Island Developing States through concrete efforts, which can include debt relief and debt cancellation.
"Our Lady of All Nations" of Amsterdam: Pope Paul VI approved a negative judgment
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith makes public the unanimous decision approved by Pope Paul VI, which confirmed the finding of "non-supernaturality" regarding the alleged Dutch apparitions linked to the city of Amsterdam.
Ukraine's President Appeals For Help After Deadly Hospital Strike
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urges the United States and its allies to take decisive action against Russia as his nation mourns a strike on Ukraine's largest children's hospital. Zelenskyy's appeal came at the start of a NATO military alliance summit in Washington, although Moscow denied responsibility for the deaths.
Bishops of Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe to discuss pastoral solidarity amidst shared challenges
The subregional consultative meeting of the Catholic Bishops of Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe will take place in Salima, Malawi, from 15 July to 19 July 2024. This significant gathering aims to address various pressing challenges within the three countries, including inequality and environmental concerns.
Singapore’s anticipation of Papal visit ignites dialogue on societal change
In a conversation with Catholic News, the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Singapore, Catholic parliamentarian Alex Yam shared insights on how the Holy Father’s teachings guide his approach to pressing societal issues in Singapore.
Conference of clergy in India launches housing project for riot victims in Manipur
The Conference of the Diocesan Priests of India (CDPI) has announced the launch of a housing rehabilitation project to assist families in Manipur who have been displaced by recent communal and ethnic riots.
Report records 1,045 cases of violence against minorities in Bangladesh
The Bangladesh Hindu Buddhist Christian Unity Council (BHBCUC) presents its annual report on violence against religious and ethnic minorities recording over 1,000 cases of human rights violations in a year and resulting in the death of 45 people.
Holy See welcomes ‘significant’ new treaty on intellectual property
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the UN in Geneva says that a new international treaty represents a major step towards a “dynamic, forward-looking” IP system.
Pope: Reconsider the development of lethal autonomous weapons
Pope Francis sends a message to a Hiroshima conference on "AI Ethics for Peace," emphasising the symbolic importance of discussing peace in a city scarred by atomic tragedy.
Navarro-Valls Award for Leadership and Benevolence assigned
Lina Tombolato Doris, of the Ennio Doris Foundation, and Nicolò Govoni, CEO and president of the Italian NGO "Still I Rise" win the second edition of the Navarro-Valls International Award for Leadership and Benevolence, dedicated to the late Spanish Vatican spokesman.
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