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Cardinal Dolan: Right to religious freedom rooted in human dignity

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 18:08:38 GMT

Cardinal Dolan reiterates that the right to religious freedom is rooted in the dignity of the human person.

Chilean Archbishop calls for national unity amid pandemic

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:05:11 GMT

One of Chile’s prominent Church leaders says the government lacks a project to unite Chileans in the face of the ongoing pandemic.

US Bishops renew call for peaceful transition of power

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:59:32 GMT

US Catholic Bishops renew their call for a peaceful transition of power this week recalling Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s example.

Indonesia’s Church reaches out to quake victims

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:31:42 GMT

Caritas Indonesia (Karina) is coordinating its aid programme for the disaster-hit areas in West Sulawesi province through its local unit in Makassar Archdiocese.

Pope Francis upholds Martin Luther King's nonviolent legacy

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 16:20:46 GMT

Pope Francis sends a message to participants at a Commemorative Service honouring the life and achievements of Dr Martin Luther King Jr, and encourages all children of God to be artisans of peace.

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity – Biblical reflections Day 1

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:36:23 GMT

We bring you the first in a series of Biblical reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which has been jointly prepared by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches.

Myanmar bishops urge donations to buy Covid-19 vaccines

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 13:05:37 GMT

The Catholic Church in Myanmar has been playing a vital role in collaborating with the government to stem the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

CAR Bishops encourage solidarity, dialogue on path towards a peaceful nation

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:33:01 GMT

In a message addressed to the faithful, the Bishops of the Central African Republic (CAR) highlight faith, hard work, dialogue, and patriotism as key elements to steering the conflict-ridden country from its current troubled situation.

Sisters of Grandchamp offer meditations for Christian Unity Week

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 12:05:22 GMT

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity kicks off on Monday 18 January and foresees daily meditations, prayers and events, concluding with celebration of Vespers presided over by Pope Francis and other Christian leaders on 25 January at the Basilica of St. Paul’s Outside the Walls.

Pope names new Secretary of Congregation for Causes of Saints

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 11:46:17 GMT

Pope Francis appoints Bishop Fabio Fabene as the new Secretary of the Congregation for the Causes of the Saints.

Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham celebrates 10th anniversary

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 15:36:32 GMT

Ten years ago, on 15 January 2011, the Personal Ordinariate of Our Lady of Walsingham was established by a decree of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, the first fruits of the Benedict XVI’s Apostolic Constitution Anglicanorum coetibus.

South Africa’s Archbishop Gabuza is dead.

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:00:51 GMT

The Church in Africa has lost yet another of its Shepherds. Coadjutor Archbishop Abel Gabuza of the Archdiocese of Durban passed on Sunday morning after a battle with COVID-19.

Pope: Unity is always higher than conflict

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 12:11:58 GMT

Pope Francis introduces the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by encouraging the faithful to pray that Jesus' desire for the unity of all might be accomplished

Pope prays for victims of Indonesia earthquake and plane crash

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:50:41 GMT

Pope Francis expresses his condolences for victims of an earthquake that struck Indonesia Sulawesi province, as well as for the victims of a plane crash in Indonesia last week.

Pope at Angelus: Finding God means finding love

Sun, 17 Jan 2021 11:34:06 GMT

Pope Francis reflects on the day's Gospel during his Sunday Angelus, inviting the faithful to accept God's call, responding to it with only love.

Iran test-fires ballistic missiles on ocean targets

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 20:28:59 GMT

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard conducted a drill Saturday launching anti-warship ballistic missiles at a simulated target in the Indian Ocean, state television reported, amid heightened tensions over Tehran’s nuclear program and a U.S. pressure campaign against the Islamic Republic.

Iraq’s Catholics begin prayer for Pope’s visit

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 18:03:41 GMT

Chaldean Patriarch Louis Raphaël Sako has composed a prayer that the churches across Iraq will recite from Sunday, 17 January, in preparation for the visit of Pope Francis in March.

Philippine Church calls for fair, ethical Covid-19 vaccination

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 14:31:05 GMT

The Catholic bishops of the Philippines are calling on the government to ensure that the planned Covid-19 vaccination programme is accessible to all, with vaccine produced in line with ethical principles and which is administered respecting each person’s choices.

Togo: Praying for a better 2021

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 13:02:59 GMT

Father Silvano Galli, SMA, says the Togolese are praying and hope for political dialogue and a better 2021.

Pope sends condolences for the death of Archbishop Rizzato

Sat, 16 Jan 2021 12:22:02 GMT

Pope Francis sends a telegramme of condolences for the death of Archbishop Oscar Rizzato, former Papal Almoner.