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South Sudan: Missing priest, Fr Luke and his driver declared dead

South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura Yambio has officially declared a mi-ssing priest, Fr Luke Yugue Mbokusa, and his driver, Mr Michael Gbeko, formally dead. “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of official Funeral Prayers for our priest and colleague, Rev. Father Luke Yugue, and his driver, Michael Gbeko, who […]

U.S. bishops’ synod synthesis reveals desire for greater unity, evangelization

A synthesis of feedback received from 35,000 U.S. Catholics as part of the ongoing Synod on Synodality reveals that amid political and theological polarization, many lay Catholics desire unity, both among themselves and among the clergy. “This document reflects the sense that there exists among Catholics in the United States a deep desire to rebuild […]

Cardinal Parolin: ‘Africa is a land of hope’

A “moment of joy,” reaffirming the need for our “personal” commitment. This is how Card. Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State, described to Vatican Media the Eucharistic celebration he presided over Monday afternoon, 27 May, in Rome’s Marian Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore on the occasion of the 61st Africa Day. In his homily, Card. Parolin […]

800 years on, St Francis’ tunic returns to Egypt

When Saint Francis made his renowned journey to Egypt in 1219, he was wearing the humble tunic which went on to become characteristic of his followers. Now, 800 years later, that tunic – or part of it – has made a return to the country. A piece of the garment – which counts as a […]

Pope Francis never intended to offend: ‘Room for everyone in the Church’

The Director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has issued a clarification on May 28 regarding alleged statements made by Pope Francis during a private meeting with the Italian episcopate. The clarification comes in response to reports claiming that the Pope made a definitive «no» to homosexuals in seminaries and used derogatory language […]

Pope celebrates peace with children gathered in Rome for first WCD

Some 50,000 children hailing from several countries around the globe gathered in Rome’s Olympic Stadium on May 25 to meet Pope Francis and reflect with him on their importance in the world’s future, as part of the first ever World Children’s Day (WCD). Peace was the main theme of the event. The Pope addressed the […]

Pope To Syro-malabar Faithful: Unity Is A Duty

Pope Francis met on May 13 with Major Archbishop Raphael Thattil, the head of Syro-Malabar Catholic Church. The Pope’s address to Archbishop Thattil ranged over a number of topics, from the ancient history of the Church in Kerala to the liturgical dispute which has been raging there for a number of years. Pope Francis began his […]

The Goa Bench Of The Bombay High Court Grants Relief For Protestant Pastor, Wife

The top court in a western Indian state has revoked an official order that prohibited a Protestant pastor and his wife from living in their village home following allegations of religious conversion. The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court on May 8 set aside the district collector’s order, which banished Pastor Dominic D’Souza and […]