Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together

Ecumenical initiative calls for unity to celebrate Easter together

The First Ecumenical Council, the meeting of Christian bishops that was held in 325 in Nicaea (today Ýznik, Turkey), laid the groundwork for reaching consensus within the Church through an assembly representing all of Christendom. This event marked a key moment in the...
Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate

Sister Raffaella Petrini appointed president of Vatican governorate

Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, FSE, as president of the Pontifical Commission for Vatican City State and president of the Governorate of Vatican City State, the Vatican announced Saturday. According to the Feb. 15 bulletin from the Holy See Press...
Christians in Burkina Faso face terrorist attacks, banditry

Christians in Burkina Faso face terrorist attacks, banditry

More than 200 terrorists attacked three villages in western Burkina Faso at the end of January, leaving at least 26 people dead, including at least six Christians. Houses were set ablaze by the attackers, forcing residents to flee. Less than a week later, further...