Feed aggregator
Cardinal Parolin in Norway prays for peace in war-torn regions
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, travels to Norway for the episcopal ordination of new Coadjutor Bishop Frederik Hansen, and expresses the Holy See's hopes for peace in conflict-ridden regions, including Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and Sudan.
Donald Trump and the America to Come
An editorial in L’Osservatore Romano reflects on the most urgent challenges awaiting the new U.S. president just hours before the inauguration ceremony. For the occupant of the White House, it will be crucial to work on overcoming the polarizations that have marked American political life for years. The “disunited” States of America would indeed pose a grave threat to an already fractured and fragmented world.
Gaza ceasefire set to begin on Sunday
The Israeli cabinet has given final approval to the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, which is set to begin on Sunday.
Pope: ‘Investing in weapons to kill is madness’
Meeting with a delegation from the Catholic Foundation of Verona, Pope Francis reaffirms the moral obligation based on the Church's social doctrine to use financial resources to serve the common good and condemns investments in the arms industry.
Pope thanks Swiss Guards for patiently welcoming Jubilee pilgrims
Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Foundation, and expresses appreciation for their faithful service to the Pope and the millions of pilgrims who visit the Vatican each year.
News from the Orient - 17th January 2025
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: A ceasefire is announced in Gaza, Lebanon gets a new President and Prime Minister, and the Church of the Lord's Baptism in Jordan is consecrated.
Churches in DRC launch roadmap for peace in Great Lakes Region
The Catholic and Protestant Churches of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), present a "Social Pact for Peace and Living Together in the DRC and the Great Lakes" to end the vicious cycle of violence and humanitarian crisis in the troubled region.
Nigeria: African women religious graduate from Hilton-CIWA Theological Formation
The Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) in Port Harcourt, this week, held a graduation ceremony for women religious from various English-speaking African countries.
Mary's Meals: Serving hope, one bowl at a time
Where hunger runs rampant, Mary's Meals is providing food to children in schools, involving communities in the process and providing sustainable change to children and their futures—one nourishing meal at a time.
US Bishops commend decision to remove Cuba from US terror list
The chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace commends the Biden administration for its decision to remove Cuba from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism.
Pope to seminarians: Life is sustained by countless Simon of Cyrenes
Without the hope that Jesus brings, Pope Francis told seminarians from Cordoba, Spain, setting out on the journey of life would be madness.
African communicators hope Jubilee will help restructure media strategies
Catholic communicators from Eastern Africa are preparing to attend the upcoming Jubilee of Communications in Rome, expressing their hopes of exploring communications strategies that harness advances in digital technology.
Leaning on Mercy and Grace: Ethiopian seminarians prepare to offer post-war healing
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia's Tigray region endured immense suffering during the devastating two-year war, but remains steadfast in her mission to provide spiritual support and assist in reconciling a region torn by violence, displacement, and famine.
Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘They filled them to the brim’
As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings, reflecting on the words, “They filled them to the brim.”
Pope praises Buddhist revival in post-Soviet Mongolia
Pope Francis meets with a delegation of Buddhists from Mongolia, and discusses religious freedom, the Catholic Church’s Jubilee Year, and the “enduring relations” between the Vatican and the east Asian country.
Gaza ceasefire deal to begin on Sunday
A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas has raised hopes for an end to 15 months of war in Gaza.
Holy Land bishops welcome Gaza ceasefire
The Catholic Ordinaries of the Holy Land express their satisfaction over the Gaza ceasefire announced yesterday, but warn that it is only the first step in a “long process”.
Cardinal Parolin received in Paris by French Prime Minister
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is in Paris for a brief visit to participate in a Colloquium organized by the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has met French Prime Minister François Bayrou and other senior member of government.
L.A. blaze highlights effect of land use on severity of wildfires
Amy Duchelle of the Food and Agriculture Organization stresses that climate change plays a role in the increase of wildfires, but it is not the sole factor.
Pizzaballa on Gaza ceasefire: A delicate but most welcome turning point
In the hours following the annoucement of a ceasefire in Gaza, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, expresses his cautious optimism, touching on the fragile hope for the future and the urgent humanitarian priorities needed in the Gaza strip.
Pages
