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First Catholic school in Finland: The dream of Helsinki’s only Catholic bishop

A “dream” that could soon become a reality is how the bishop of Helsinki, Raimo Goyarrola, described the founding of the first Catholic school in Finland, where the Catholic Church practically disappeared after the state adopted Lutheranism in the 16th century as a consequence of the Protestant Reformation. Placing his trust in God’s hands and […]

Central African Republic Bishops: Peace is a right, not a luxury

The Central African Bishops’ Conference made a forceful appeal for peace founded on justice, for political responsibility, and for the rejection of every form of violence, in a message released on January 11, at the end of their Plenary Assembly. This message follows the December 28 elections, which brought President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to power for […]

Venezuelan Bishops: May schools be places of peace and justice

The President of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference Commission for Education, Bishop Carlos Enrique Curiel Herrera, urges all children, adolescents, young people, and other members of educational communities to use the tools of study and learning to build harmony for the country. “As we return to our schools in this new calendar year, our Commission wishes […]

Pope Leo XIV proclaims Franciscan Jubilee Year

Pope Leo XIV has proclaimed a “Special Year of St. Francis” to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the saint’s death. During this time of grace, which will extend until January 2027, the faithful are granted the opportunity to obtain a plenary indulgence. This Franciscan Jubilee Year, considered a gift for the entire Church and an occasion […]

Pope Leo: Failure to welcome abuse victims is a scandal

Although it was not a specific topic of the Extraordinary Consistory held on January 7–8, Pope Leo XIV took the opportunity to speak to the roughly 170 cardinals—both electors and non-electors—about a problem that “remains a real wound in the life of the Church in many places”: the sexual abuse crisis. This is a topic […]