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Pope Francis Decries Israeli Bombing of Catholic School in Gaza

In a press release issued by the Holy See Press Office, Pope Francis expressed his pain over the recent bombings by Israel and Russia against innocent people. Israel attacked a Catholic school in Gaza and Russia attacked two medical centres in Kiev, one of them a children’s hospital. “With great sorrow the Holy Father has […]

Pope will find ‘strong and multicultural’ Church in Papua New Guinea

“Pope Francis will find a Church with a strong practice of faith, but in the style of Papua New Guinea. These are very ancient peoples with very ancient traditions. For them, the Pope’s presence is a confirmation of their journey as a Church, as the people of God.” Fr. Mario Abzalón Alvarado Tovar, Superior General […]

Pope in Trieste: Catholics called to heal ‘wounded heart’ of democracy

On the final day of the annual Italian Catholic Social Week, Pope Francis traveled to the northern Italian city of Trieste on July 7 to share his thoughts on the crisis of democracy. Speaking to over 900 delegates from dioceses and associations across Italy, the Pope appealed for a democratic process that engages personal and […]

The Catholic Church Will Have 14 New Saints Next October 20

On July 1, in the Hall of the Consistory of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace, Pope Francis presided over the celebration of the Canonical Hour of Terce of the Divine Office and the Ordinary Public Consistory for the Canonization of Blesseds. Manuel Ruiz López and Seven Companions of the Order of Friars Minor, and Francis Mooti […]

Ethiopian Cardinal: Amidst the devastation and destruction there is hope

Card. Berhaneyesus Demerew Souraphiel, Metropolitan Archbishop of Addis Ababa, has always been involved in addressing the humanitarian crises that have risen in Ethiopia as a result of past and ongoing conflicts. In a recent interview with Fides News Agency, he stated that “there are various conflicts in Ethiopia, but we must never lose hope.” Discussing […]

Irish Bishops underscore compassion and healing in end-of-life care

The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference has published a pastoral statement entitled “Freedom to Live Fully, Until Death Comes” to inform people of faith and goodwill who wish to protect and support human life with dignity and compassion, especially in the last weeks of terminal illness. The pastoral letter came out at the end of June 2024, […]

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. ACWECA is the umbrella body of Catholic consecrated religious sisters in countries of the Eastern […]