Abdel Salam: Pope’s visit to Iraq significant for entire Arab region
By Admin Webmaster 3/5/2021 8:37:48 AMOn the eve of Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Iraq, the secretary-general of the Higher Committee of Human Fraternity underscores the values of solidarity and coexistence emphasized by the Pope in his encyclical Fratelli tutti.
The Pope in Iraq: Starting over from Abraham to recognise one another as brothers
By Admin Webmaster 3/3/2021 10:47:36 AMPope Francis will be leaving soon for the most difficult and most important journey of his pontificate. On the agenda: Expressing his closeness to Christians, support for the reconstruction of a nation devastated by war and terrorism, reaching out to our Muslim brothers and sisters. When he arrives in Iraq, Pope Francis will fulfil one of John Paul II’s dreams.
Iran: Taliban seek ‘inclusive Islamic govt’ in Afghanistan
By Admin Webmaster 2/3/2021 9:22:34 AMTEHRAN (AA): The Taliban on Monday said the agreement reached between the group and the US last year stipulates the “formation of an inclusive Islamic government” in Afghanistan.
World faces ‘catastrophic moral failure’ over Covid-19 vaccines
By Admin Webmaster 1/20/2021 8:53:23 AMGENEVA (AA): At least 49 higher-income countries have administered over 39 million jabs against COVID-19, but the World Health Organization chief warned Monday the planet is on the “brink of a catastrophic moral failure” in getting vaccines to the poorest nations.
Yemen remains ‘worst humanitarian crisis’: UN office
By Admin Webmaster 1/13/2021 8:45:15 AMGENEVA (AA): Yemen remains the world’s worst humanitarian crisis with nearly 80% or more than 24 million of its people needing humanitarian assistance and protection and more than 13 million in danger of starving to death, the UN humanitarian office said Monday.
Rare Statues Stolen From 13th Century Shiva Temple in Odisha
By Admin Webmaster 12/30/2020 9:33:17 AMBHUBANESWAR, INDIA, December 22, 2020 (Hindustan Times): Nearly 22 antique statues, some of them made of Ashtadhatu alloy ("of eight metals"), have allegedly been stolen from a 13th century Shiva temple in Khurda district late on Monday night.
Palestine: 413 Palestinians detained by Israel in November
By Admin Webmaster 12/14/2020 9:29:11 AMRAMALLAH, Palestine (AA): Israeli forces rounded up 413 Palestinians in raids across the occupied West Bank in November, according to Palestinian NGOs on Saturday.
Asia: “Self-care in stressful times”
By Admin Webmaster 12/2/2020 9:24:14 AM(LWI) - “I need to use the settings on my phone to silence those little pings that come up every time an email or a message comes in.
French bishops praying for victims of knife attack in Nice Basilica
By Admin Webmaster 10/30/2020 10:35:40 AMAt least three people were murdered in an horrific attack on Thursday at the Basilica of Notre Dame in Nice. French bishops express their pain and closeness to the victims.
Bishops of Belgium: Only together can we defeat Covid-19
By Admin Webmaster 10/30/2020 10:42:28 AMThe Bishops of Belgium issue a letter ahead of the feast of All Saints and the commemoration of All Souls, highlighting the challenges presented by the Coronavirus pandemic.
Cameroon: Bishop thanks Pope for appeal for Kumba school shooting victims
By Admin Webmaster 10/30/2020 10:53:03 AMIn the wake of the brutal murders of several school children in southwestern Cameroon on Saturday, Bishop Agapitus Nfon of Kumba reflects on the nation’s socio-political crisis, and thanks Pope Francis for his words of consolation and support.
Pope Francis appeals for end to unrest in Nigeria
By Admin Webmaster 10/26/2020 8:47:47 AMThe Pope on Sunday expresses his concern at continuing violence in Nigeria, and appeals for social harmony in the promotion of justice and the common good.
State of emergency lifted in Thailand
By Admin Webmaster 10/23/2020 9:01:21 AMThailand on Thursday lifts an emergency decree aimed at ending months of protests against the government and monarchy.
Pope Francis appoints new Bishop in Canada
By Admin Webmaster 10/23/2020 8:51:16 AMPope Francis appoints Bishop Thomas Dowd to the Diocese of Sault Sainte Marie in Canada.
Fr. Maccalli: Captivity, prayer, and gratitude
By Admin Webmaster 10/20/2020 9:26:53 AMFollowing Pope Francis’ mention of Fr. Luigi Maccalli at the Sunday Angelus, the Italian missionary expresses gratitude to all those who prayed for him during his two years in captivity in Niger.
Israel, Bahrain, UAE Peace deal to be signed
By Admin Webmaster 9/16/2020 10:28:10 AMUS President Donald Trump on Tuesday is presiding over the signing of historic diplomatic deals between Israel and two Gulf Arab nations.
Mexico's missing and the fight against organized crime
By Admin Webmaster 7/16/2020 9:49:57 AMA Mexican Federal Government report, has added a stark extra death knell to Mexico`s fifteen year Drug War, which has claimed the lives of more than a quarter of a million people.
Amid war and violence, Mercy is the way to reconcile people, says Vicar of Phnom Penh
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Card Parolin at COP21 stresses ethical imperative to act in a context of global solidarity
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Happy Birthday Holy Father!
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
World's faith leaders sign up to stamp out modern slavery
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
7 Ways to Fit More Quiet into Your Life
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
‘Son of God’ movie brings Gospels to life, Catholic leaders say
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Iraq declares Christmas a holiday in bid to support Christian minority
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Is God Interfering? A Question of Great Intellectual Debate
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Bishop of Assisi: Pope Francis brings with him the sense of the Gospel
By Admin Webmaster 2/6/2016 10:31:10 AM
Dutch Jesuit in Syria battles war, hunger and fear
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Pope Francis: Communication to be at the service of an authentic culture of encounter
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Catechism and the New Evangelization
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