The Lebanese Prime Minister says his country will not be able to get out of its financial crisis without authorities implementing structural reforms required by the International Monetary Fund.
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The Lord’s Advent instigates prayer and protest
As the Church marks the First Sunday in Advent, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Lord’s Advent instigates prayer and protest”.
Cardinal Krajewski: We must give greater care for those sleeping on streets
The papal almoner remembers Burkhard Scheffler, a homeless man who died in the colonnade area of St. Peter’s Square. He tells us about the Vatican and the city of Rome’s charitable services for the poor, saying “my role is to empty the Holy Father’s charitable account” in helping them.
Colombians strive to reach internal peace settlement
The Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army, ELN, are inviting a family of nations to help them reach a peace settlement and resolve a more than half-a-century festering conflict.
Pope: Violence against women must be addressed through a joint effort
Meeting the staff of the Italian Central Anti-Crime Directorate, Pope Francis recalls the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed on 25 November, emphasizing the crucial importance of a joint effort by public institutions and all social actors not only in law enforcement, but also in prevention to eradicate this scourge.
Vatican expresses “surprise and regret” over installation of Chinese Bishop
In a press statement the Vatican notes with “surprise and regret” the installation of the Auxiliary Bishop of Jiangxi, a diocese not currently recognized by the Holy See.
Caritas Commissioner: ‘Let’s work together to better serve the poor’
A statement released by Caritas Internationalis says Pier Francesco Pinelli, the newly appointed Extraordinary Commissioner of the Church’s humanitarian organization, has expressed his determination to go forward on the path indicated by the Pope and encourages staff and other members to work together to better serve the poor.
AMECEA Bishops commend religious women of the region.
President of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and Zambia’s Bishop of Solwezi Diocese, Charles Charles Kasonde has commended religious women in the AMECEA region for their selfless service to Church.
Venezuela: Leaders and opposition party discuss economic meltdown
Representatives of the Venezuelan Government and the Official Opposition are resuming talks in Mexico this weekend, to try and reverse and resolve its economic meltdown.
Pope prays for German homeless man found dead near St. Peter’s
Pope Francis prays for a homeless man from Germany who died near St. Peter’s Square after a cold and rainy night and invites the faithful to pray for him and all those who live without a home.
