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Pope urges Bishops to keep hope alive amidst escalating Middle East tension
Pope Francis addresses members of the Latin Episcopal Conference of the Arabic Regions during their plenary meeting in Rome, appealing to them to "keep the hope alive" amidst escalating tension in the Middle East and asking them to continue their mission of peace and reconciliation.
Papal visit sparks hope and joy in Papua New Guinea, says missionary priest
Christians in Papua New Guinea are eagerly preparing for Pope Francis’s upcoming Apostolic Visit, according to Fr. Martín Prado of the Institute of the Incarnate Word.
Cardinal Jaime Sin Museum set to open in central Philippines
The Cardinal Jaime Sin Museum is set to open on September 1, in the central Philippines and will showcase the legacy of the Catholic Cardinal, who played a key role during the 1986 Edsa People Power Revolution.
Pope at Audience: World must heed cries of migrants dying in deserts and seas
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis decries indifference in the face of migrants who die crossing deserts and seas in search of a better life, and calls for global system of governance based on justice and solidarity.
Pope Francis pays tribute to St. Monica on her feast day
Pope Francis briefly left the Vatican today to visit the Church of Saint Augustine in Rome, where the remains of St. Monica, the mother of the Bishop of Hippo are kept.
World leaders hope peace effort can help end War in Ukraine
U.S. President Joe Biden has expressed hope that a recent visit by India's leader to Ukraine and Poland will help bring an end to the Russia-Ukraine war as new attacks killed more people on Tuesday.
Nigerian bishops warn that situation in the country is explosive
As Nigeria reels from violent protests against President Bola Tinubu’s economic reforms, the bishops stress the urgent need to address the issues raised by the protesters, warning that nation “is sitting on a ticking time bomb”.
From books to webinars: Indonesia gears up for Pope Francis’ arrival
Anticipation is building across Indonesia as the Catholic community prepares for Pope Francis’ upcoming Apostolic Visit with the launch of a book about the Pope's influential statements and teachings.
Afghan women banned from baring their faces and speaking in public
The United Nations Human Rights chief is calling on Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban to immediately repeal a set of laws that – he said – are “attempting to turn women into shadows.” High Commissioner Volker Turk was referring to the passing of new laws last week in Afghanistan that ban women from showing their faces or speaking in public.
Siblings describe comfort found in faith after losing father in Beirut Port explosion
Following Pope Francis' audience with families of those killed in the 2020 Beirut Port explosion, Elie and Tatiana Hasrouty, who lost their father in the deadly blast, discuss the consolation they have found through faith and how to work together toward peace in Lebanon.
‘A shared love’: Church representatives reflect on migrant rescue operation
As the first migrant search-and-rescue mission jointly organized by the Italian Bishops’ Migrantes Foundation returns to port in Sicily, two representatives of the Foundation describe their experience assisting people risking their lives to cross the Mediterranean Sea.
Holy See welcomes 'positive outcome' of Chinese Bishop's official recognition
The Holy See Press Office releases a communiqué expressing the Holy See's "satisfaction" with the Chinese government's official recognition of Bishop Melchior Shi Hongzhen as the Bishop of Tianjin.
Chad: Annual retreat of the clergy of N’Djamena
Over the weekend, a Mass presided over by Father Gabriel Samba, the Provincial of the Dominican Order in Central Africa, marked the end of the annual retreat of priests working in the Archdiocese of N’Djamena
Cardinal Tagle: Pope's visit to Asia and Oceania 'act of obedience to the mission'
Ahead of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to four nations in Asia and Oceania, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, explores the meaning of the Pope's visit for the universal Church.
Singaporean nuns bring hope to conflict-ridden Myanmar
Training teachers and teaching the young: Sr. Janet Wang explains the work of the Canossian Sisters in conflict-torn Myanmar.
Pope Francis to open youth education hub in Indonesia during Apostolic Journey
Around 200 Indonesian students are preparing to welcome Pope Francis to the “Grha Pemuda” Youth House in Jakarta, where he will inaugurate the first regional headquarters of Scholas Occurrentes in Southeast Asia.
Jesuit priest urges global action as Rohingya crisis deepens in Bangladesh
Father Jerry Gomes, a Jesuit priest and head of Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) programs in Bangladesh, has called for urgent global intervention as the Rohingya refugee crisis worsens.
Pope dwells on significance of liturgical prayer in the life of the Church
Pope Francis sends a message to participants in the 74th National Liturgical Week, held in the northern Italian town of Modena-Nonantola. The gathering on the theme, “The Fruit of Lips that Confess His Name” focusses on the importance of communal liturgical prayer, sacred music, silence, and liturgical ministries.
Ruffini: 'We need a communication based on humanity not algorithms'
In a video message addressed to the second Assembly of the Ecclesial Conference of the Amazon (CEAMA), concluding today in Manaus, Brazil, the Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery reaffirms the need for human-centred communication based on the “wisdom of the heart” and not on algorithms.
Holy Land Churches implore political leaders to reach agreement for peace
A statement released by the Patriarchs and the Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem expresses grave concern for heightened tensions that place the region on the precipice of full-blown war and appeals for a negotiated agreement for peace.
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