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International Womens Day: Ogada - a woman of great courage.
The 8 March is International Women's Day. It a day for celebrating the gift of women to humanity. The theme for this year is ‘Inspire Inclusion’ and the official theme for the UN observance of the day is, 'Invest in women: Accelerate progress.'
Pope Francis: Thomas Aquinas' thought more relevant than ever
On the 750th anniversary of Thomas Aquinas’ death, Pope Francis praises the thinker's "fresh and valid insights about our globalised world, dominated by legal positivism and casuistry."
Creativity, courage, tenderness: Women in art of the Vatican Museums
The Pope's Museums join the celebrations for International Women's Day with a special tour dedicated to female genius. According to Sister Emanuela Edwards, the Vatican Museums chose to focus "on the creative vision and that tender heart which Pope Francis has often highlighted as a distinctly female prerogative."
Pope thanks 'Cadena 100' concert for helping promote peace
Pope Francis sends a video message on the occasion of the solidarity concert 'Cadena 100 for Peace,' organized by the Spanish Bishops' Conference-run Catholic radio, which aims to promote peace and help those who suffer.
Pope Francis highlights women's role in Church and society
Pope Francis addresses an international conference on women in the Church, and emphasises the importance of recognising women's contributions while calling for unity and education to promote women's rights and dignity.
Pope calls the father of Giulia Cecchettin, an Italian victim of femicide
As Gino Cecchettin presented a book dedicated to his 22-year-old daughter, who was murdered in November 2023, he revealed that the Pope called him: “The Pope represents 2 billion people, and when you hear his words, you feel 2 billion people giving you a pat on the back.”
Pope: Church’s efforts to safeguard minors must not wane
Pope Francis encourages the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors to continue helping the Church safeguard minors and vulnerable people by ensuring a climate of listening and respect.
Abdelsalam: Religions must work together for brighter future
Speaking at a joint Vatican-UN conference in Rome, the Secretary-General of the Muslim Council of Elders warns that the war in Gaza has severely undermined faith in the international community.
Cardinal Parolin plants tree in Vatican as a tribute to Ulma family
In the Vatican Gardens, Cardinal Parolin participates in the planting of the tree in memory of the 80th anniversary of the martyrdom of Józef and Wiktoria and their seven children, murdered by the Nazis in 1944 for giving refuge to Jewish people, who said, 'We give homage, in tragic moments of history, to those who risked their lives to help the persecuted."
Christians in Iraq still fearing insecurity
Three years after Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Iraq, Chaldean Archbishop Michael Najeeb of Mosul and Aqra, says to Vatican News that the fruits of that historic visit are slowly beginning to show in the Muslim-majority nation, despite ongoing difficulties for Christians.
SACRU universities publish paper on Laudato si’ in Lancet Planetary Health
The SACRU network headed by the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart publishes a scientific paper in the Lancent Planetary Health journal exploring the impact of Laudato si’ on efforts to combat climate change.
Pope urges respect for 'complementary dignity' ahead of International Women's Day
Pope Francis sends a message of support to an event marking International Women's Day, calling for "respect for the equal and complementary dignity of women and men."
Pope to celebrate Mass in Rome’s Rebibbia prison on Holy Thursday
Pope Francis will preside over the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Rebibbia women’s prison on Holy Thursday.
Bandits kidnap three nuns from orphanage in Haiti
Armed bandits storm a Catholic orphanage in Port-au-Prince and abduct three religious sisters of the Saint-Joseph de Cluny Congregation.
Meeting highlights key leadership role women play addressing global challenges
In conjunction with International Women's Day, Church leaders, ambassadors, and experts are meeting in Rome for a one-day meeting focusing on "Women leaders: Towards a brighter future". Speakers from around the world are highlighting the critical need for women’s leadership in tackling global challenges.
Pope: ‘Pray for people suffering from horrors of war’
Pope Francis invites Christians to pray for all people who suffer from the horrors of war and to invoke peace for our world.
Pope at Audience: Combat pride with humility
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechesis series on virtues and vices, this week focusing on the sin of pride, stressing the need to combat it this Lent by the 'remedy' of practicing humility.
Refugees from Libya arrive in Italy through new humanitarian corridor
97 children, women and infirm have arrived in Rome through a humanitarian corridor from Libya via a new protocol Italy approved together with the Community of Sant'Egidio, the Anci association, and the Federation of Evangelical Churches. UNHCR will assist in their resettlement and integration.
As crops fail, Church in Zambia joins the government in appealing for solidarity.
Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) President and Archbishop of Kasama Archdiocese, Ignatius Chama, has told Vatican News that the Church in Zambia is appealing to local and international partners for solidarity and is working through Caritas Zambia to support the Government’s efforts.