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Churches in Ireland and Poland express solidarity with abuse victims and survivors

In 2016, the Vatican’s Ponti-fical Commission for the Prote-ction of Minors established a Universal Day of Prayer for Survivors and Victims of Sexual Abuse. In the press release anno-uncing its creation, the Commi-ssion explained that a “survivor of clerical child sexual abuse made the proposal of a Day of Prayer.” In response, Pope Fran-cis requested […]

Patriarch Pizzaballa: Lenten forgiveness is stronger than violent words of hatred

As the season of Lent began, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, has urged Christians to look to the Cross of Christ, which represents the heart of Easter and the hope of the world, especially in times of war, selfishness, and violence. In his Lenten message sent to the faithful of the Holy Land, […]

Ukrainian Nun Honoured for Her Work Supporting Parents Facing Fatal Pregnancy Diagnoses

Amid global discussions on the value of life and ethical dilemmas in modern medicine, Ukrainian nun Sister Giustina Holha Holubets has been recognized for her unwavering commitment to parents facing devastating prenatal diagnoses. On March 5, the president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, presented her with the “Guardian of Life” Award […]

Nigeria: Archdiocese of Kafanchan priest kidnapped and found murdered on Ash Wednesday

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kafanchan has confirmed the tragic killing of Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu, who was abducted from his residence on the night of 4 March 2025. Fr. Sylvester Okechukwu was abducted from his residence at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Tachira, located in the Kaura Local Government Area, on the evening of 4 March. […]

Mexican bishops warn of ‘manifestations of death’ in the country

The Church in Mexico warned about the “manifestations of death that have been taking place in our country,” which, according to the bishops, “threaten human dignity, dehumanize our coexistence, and leave a deep wound in the con-science of our people.” In a statement issued on March 5, the Mexican Bishops’ Conference specifically pointed out problems […]

Cardinal Parolin: Pray for Pope’s health and seek peace in our relationships

Ambassadors and members of the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See gathered in the Pauline Chapel of the Apostolic Palace on March 14th morning to attend Mass, which they requested in order to pray for Pope Francis. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, celebrated the Mass, and thanked those who proposed the idea […]

On 12th anniversary of his election as Pope, Francis on road to recovery

On the eve of the 12th anniversary of his election as the 266 Pope of the Catholic Church, the Holy See Press Office reported that “The Holy Father’s clinical condition, despite the complexity of the overall picture, remained stable.” This information confirms a tendency, which now reaches eight days, after the Pontiff’s last crisis in […]

Mangalore priest greens parishes

Father Gregory Pereira, a priest of Mangalore diocese in southern India, is called different names in parishes he has served. In Bantwal, he was “Papaya Father,” and in Narampady, “Kumbalakai Father.” In Talapady where he now serves, he is “Dragon Father.” The parishioners have given him such titles as an honour for turning their parishes […]