Catholic News
Pope calls for renewed commitment to pray and work for peace
At the conclusion of his Sunday visit to the northeastern Italian city of Trieste, Pope Francis calls for prayers and efforts for world peace, remembering in particular Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan, and Mynamar, all those worldwide suffering due to war.
Pope at Mass in Trieste: We need the ‘scandal’ of faith
Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in Trieste for the conclusion of Italian Catholic Social Week.
Pope in Trieste: Catholics called to heal ‘wounded heart’ of democracy
Pope Francis delivers the concluding address of the 50th Italian Catholic Social Week in Trieste, and calls on the Church to help correct the crisis of democracy through participation and political charity.
COMECE calls on EU to prioritise family values in digital age
In a newly released document drafted by its consultative youth body Youth Net the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) stresses the need for EU policymakers to prioritise family values and Christian ethics to reduce the negative effects of the digital revolution on younger generations.
Archbishop Gallagher: Promoting peace is true instrument of defense
Concluding his five-day visit to the Philippines, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Vatican Secretary for Relations with States, speaks to Filipino diplomats about the Holy See’s approach to diplomacy and advocacy for peace and human dignity over military might.
Indonesian Catholic Church sets new directions for youth engagement
The National Plenary Meeting of the Indonesian Youth Commission (Komkep), convened in June, has outlined a series of innovative strategies aimed at deepening the Catholic Church’s engagement with young people.
WWII heroine could be Malaysia’s first saint
The bishop of the Catholic Church in Penang has officially announced the start of the beatification and canonization process for Sybil Kathigasu, a celebrated wartime nurse and lay Catholic figure.
Pope: Democracy is working together to solve problems of all
On the occasion of the Pope’s visit to Trieste on Sunday, July 7, for the conclusion of the 50th Italian Catholic Social Week, the newspaper “Il Piccolo” has made available a previously unpublished text by Pope Francis, an introduction to an anthology of papal speeches and messages entitled “At the Heart of Democracy.”
Archbishop Peña Parra misled about London contracts
During the second hearing at London’s High Court of Justice concerning the Sloane Avenue property affair, the focus is again on dealings with the broker Gianluigi Torzi. Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra reiterates that he would never have ratified the agreements with financier Raffaele Mincione and Torzi had he been properly informed.
Pope writes to young people in Romania: Be bearers of hope, use social media wisely
Pope Francis answers a letter sent to him by young Catholics in the Romanian Diocese of Iasi.
Hidden Wonders: Archaeological finds on Vatican Radio's doorstep
Excavation work right in front of Vatican Radio’s main entrance continues with the dismantling of imperial-era fullonicas (ancient laundries), recently discovered during redevelopment efforts for the upcoming Jubilee. As work proceeds more hidden wonders are revealed.
Religious women in Africa prepare to celebrate golden jubilee of their association
Malawi’s religious women will host golden celebrations of the Association of Consecrated Women in Eastern and Central Africa (ACWECA) from 19 August to 24 August 2024 in Lilongwe, Malawi. It will also be the 19th Plenary Assembly of the Association.
European media put to test by Artificial Intelligence
The two-day general assembly of the European Broadcasting Union, hosted in Limassol, Cyprus, and also attended by Vatican Radio discusses the role of public service media in the context of strong polarization, and the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of communication.
Labour win UK elections in landslide
Kir Starmer has been formally appointed Britain’s new prime minister after his Labour Party’s landslide victory in Thursday’s general election. In his first speech as premier Starmer promised a government of service and said the work of change would begin immediately. Results from the elections showed that Labour had won a huge majority of seats in parliament while the outgoing Conservative party slumped to its worst-ever result with just over 120 seats.
‘Engineer Bishop’ in India, dies at 92
The Catholic Church in India announces the passing of Bishop George Mamalassery, bishop emeritus of Tura, known for his transformative role in the Diocese of Tura, Meghalaya.
Eastern African Bishops reiterate commitment to child safeguarding
The Bishops of Eastern Africa wrap up a consultative meeting in Kenya with a renewed commitment to safeguard minors and vulnerable adults.
Church in Pakistan pleads for Christian sentenced to death for blasphemy
Christian leaders in Pakistan strongly condemn death verdict against young Christian in Punjab for alleged blasphemy, amid worsening persecution against religious minorities in in the Muslim-majority nation,
Viganò excommunicated for schism
A press release from the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith declares the excommunication “latae sententiae” incurred by the former nuncio to the United States, who does not recognize the legitimacy of Pope Francis or of the Second Vatican Council.
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