No let up in Gaza violence
Scores of people were killed in Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip on Saturday. Read all
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Central American peacekeepers arrive in Haiti
Two small units of Central American peace keepers have arrived in Haiti, to reinforce the on the ground contingent of security forces already in place. Read all
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Pope calls on international community to ensure respect for humanitarian law
Following the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis calls for prayers for peace in conflict zones around the world, and appeals to the international community to ensure respect for humanitarian law.…
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Holy Door of Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls opened
On the eve of the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, the Second Sunday after Christmas, Cardinal James Harvey, Archpriest of the Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the…
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Pope at Angelus: Imitate the God of love, be messengers of hope
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis says Christmas reminds us God always find ways to reach everyone, wherever they are, “opening windows of light even in the darkest nights…
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Nigeria’s Archbishop Martins calls for an environment that enables small businesses to thrive
The Catholic Archbishop of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lagos, Dr. Alfred Adewale Martins, has urged the Nigerian Government and the country’s private sector to shift their focus from providing palliative…
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Lord’s Day Reflection: ‘Stars, dreams & divine detours’
As the Church marks the Feast of Epiphany, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: ‘”Stars, dreams & divine detours”. Read all
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Vice-Regent of Diocese of Rome ordained Auxiliary Bishop
In the presence of Pope Francis, on Saturday afternoon at Rome’s Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Monsignor Renato Tarantelli Baccari was ordaind a Bishop during a Mass presided over…
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More civilians ordered to relocate in Gaza
UN humanitarians claim that Israel has ordered more civilians to relocate in North Gaza because of impending attacks in retaliation for rocket attacks into Israel. Read all
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Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão officially assumes office as new FABC President
On 1 January 2025, Cardinal Filipe Neri Ferrão officially assumed his role as the President of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences. The President of the Conference of Catholic Bishops…
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Pope to Missionaries of the School: ‘Sow dialogue and spiritual joy’
Addressing the Union of St. Catherine of Siena of the Missionaries of the School, Pope Francis encourages the Dominican sisters to continue their mission with openness anchored in holiness, preparation,…
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Pope to educators: Amid daily struggles, keep eyes on Christ
Pope Francis invites Catholic educators to fix their gaze on Jesus at all times to help them in their daily tasks and struggles, and warns against bullying in schools, suggesting…
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Jubilee: Filipinos urged to journey together in hope
In a pastoral reflection on the Holy Year the head of the Filipino bishops, Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, urges the faithful to journey together in hope even when confronted with…
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Apostolic Nuncio delivers Pope Francis’ message to Zambian President
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema acknowledged the Catholic Church’s role in supporting the country’s debt restructing efforts during a meeting with the Apostolic Nuncio to Zambia, Archbishop Gianluca Perici. Read all…
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Bishop Stowe: Lexington’s Laudato si’ plan seeks to ‘cherish Creation’
As the US Diocese of Lexington launches a Laudato Si’ Action Plan, Bishop John Stowe expresses his hope to unite his 59 parishes and missions in Kentucky around the goal…
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Pope: ‘Never stand still, never stop moving forward’
Meeting with a group of young people from the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired, Pope Francis reflects on the meaning of pilgrimage, urging them to be “always…
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Gaza talks to continue in Doha
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly approved that an Israeli delegation can continue talks in Qatar. Read all
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Knights of Columbus organizes Christmas celebrations for orphans and widows in Ukraine
As the war in Ukraine nears its third year, the Knights of Columbus are caring for those who have lost loved ones by organizing Christmas dinners where participants can experience…
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Pope to Knights of Malta: Jesus accompanies you on path of generosity
Pope Francis addresses a delegation of Knights of Malta and reflects on the verbs to serve, to walk, and to accompany, reminding the Confraternity that the Lord will always accompany…
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Pope’s January prayer intention: ‘for the right to an education’
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of January 2025, and invites everyone to pray for “the right to an education.” Read all
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The voice of laymen at FABC General Conference
Among those participating in the FABC General Conference in Bangkok are laymen who have been invited as guests. They too come from all over Asia. Their presence makes the People…
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Pope to Pontifical Institute ‘JP II’: family is not ideology
Addressing the Pontifical Theological Institute “John Paul II” for Marriage and the Family Sciences, Pope Francis highlights the need for the Church as well as the State “to listen and…
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Church prays for end to drought, hunger and insecurity in Kenya.
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops over the weekend led prayers for an end to drought, hunger, and insecurity facing parts of the country. This was at the ordination of the new Bishop…
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Pope meets French President Emmanuel Macron
Pope Francis meets with the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, for their third private audience in the Vatican, and discusses the desire to promote peace in a world overtaken by…
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Calls for renewed hope and conviction on UN Day
UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, reiterates a call for renewed hope and conviction in what humanity can achieve through solidarity, as the United Nations marks the 77th anniversary since its foundation…
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The heroic sacrifice of the Discalced Carmelites of Compiègne
In November 1792, a small group of Discalced Carmelite nuns of Compiègne began reciting a prayer every day, offering themselves for the salvation of France. Their prayer was answered. Read…
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US records sharp uptick in migration inflows
The United States says record numbers of migrants have sought to cross the border in the year to September, as economic conditions in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba push would-be migrants…
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Humanitarian crisis spreads in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state
Violence continues in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray state, where aid agencies say around a million people face famine. Read all
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G7 condemns Russia’s kidnapping of nuclear plant leadership
The Group of Seven (G7) of the world’s leading economies has condemned Russia’s alleged kidnapping of the leadership of Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. Their concern comes as Ukraine suffers…
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Pope calls for prayers for Ukraine, recalls World Mission Day
Speaking after the Angelus, Pope Francis recalls that today is World Mission Day, and he encourages us to support missionaries with prayer and concrete solidarity. He also invites us to…
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Pope prays for peace in Ethiopia, victims of flooding in Africa
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis appeals to political leaders to find solutions for lasting peace in Tigray, and prays for victims of floods affecting various countries in Africa.…
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Pope Francis registers for the next World Youth Day in Lisbon
Assisted by young Portuguese university students presenting a tablet for him, Pope Francis at the Angleus on Sunday registers for the forthcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, Portugual, August 2023.…
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Pope at Angelus: Be humble so that God may raise you up
In his reflections on the Sunday Gospel, Pope Francis underscores the importance of seeing and acknowledging our own weaknesses and the need to develop a humility of heart so that…
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Russian authorities order civilians to flee Ukraine region
Russian occupation authorities in a key Ukrainian city have ordered civilians to leave immediately as Ukraine’s counter-offensive against the Russian invasion of the country intensifies. The order came as Ukrainian…
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UN demands end to violence in Haiti
The UN Security Council is calling for an immediate end to violence in Haiti and is inflicting punitive sanctions against a notorious street gang leader. Read all
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Benedict XVI: Vatican II was both meaningful and necessary
Pope emeritus Benedict XVI sends a letter to an international symposium on “The Ecclesiology of Joseph Ratzinger” held at the US Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, and upholds the importance…
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Caritas and Holy See at UNESCO to hold conference on women in leadership
Caritas Internationalis, in partnership with the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to UNESCO, will hold a conference from 27-28 October on “The Full Face of Humanity: Women in…
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Pope: Bear witness on peripheries like Fr. Puglisi and St. Francis
Pope Francis meets with 250 members of Italy’s “Frontier Community”, and underscores the importance of living the Gospel and focusing on the Risen Christ in their outreach to disadvantaged youth,…
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Pope urges religious sisters to put relationship with Christ first
Pope Francis encourages Bridgettine and Comboni religious sisters to put Jesus first, to turn to Him constantly in Eucharistic Adoration, and to learn from the beautiful personal prayer of Pope…
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Parolin: ‘An Agreement on aspects essential to daily life of Church in China’
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin grants an interview to discuss the two-year renewal of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China. Read all…
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