Catholic News
Celebrating 100 years of priestly formation in Lesotho
As St. Augustine’s Major Seminary in Roma, Lesotho, celebrates its 100th anniversary, Archbishop Gerard Lerotholi, OMI, highlights the institution’s rich history of preparing priests and religious men and women for ministry.
Caritas Malaysia calls for Church to combat climate crisis amid recent flooding
The Catholic Church in Malaysia, through its social action arm, has urged stakeholders to address the flooding and broader impacts of the climate crisis by implementing sustainable, long-term solutions.
Peña Parra: Holy See a victim of fraud
The final portion of the Substitute for the Secretary of State’s testimony at the Royal Courts of Justice in the ongoing civil case on the Sloane Avenue property purchase.
Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso establish new ‘Sahel Alliance’
Leaders of the military regimes in Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger have proclaimed a confederation of three Sahel states.
Keeping our feet solidly on the ground but with great ideals
In an editorial published on L’Osservatore Romano, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication reflects on the highlights of Pope Francis’ speech closing the Italian Catholic Social Week in Trieste.
Russia hits Children's Hospital in Kyiv
Officials say Russia launches dozens of missiles at cities across Ukraine on Monday in an attack that killed at least 29 people and smashed into a children's hospital in Kyiv. The rare daytime Russian barrage came as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was due in Warsaw before he flew to a summit of the NATO military summit in Washington.
New statutes issued for Pope's Worldwide Prayer Network
Pope Francis has approved a set of norms guiding the Foundation entrusted to the Jesuits and developed by the Apostleship of Prayer that broadcasts "The Pope Video" with his monthly prayer intentions thanks to a network in 89 countries.
Patriarchate of Jerusalem decries raid on Catholic school in Gaza
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces the targeting of civilians in the war between Israel and Hamas after an Israeli raid on the Holy Family school in Gaza City.
DDF approves devotion to Our Lady Mystical Rose
Based on new regulations, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has expressed its positive opinion regarding the devotion to Our Lady of Montichiari in northern Italy. This approval is conveyed through a letter to Bishop Pierantonio Tremolada, with the endorsement of Pope Francis.
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.
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