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Pope and Mexican Bishops discuss migration and socio-political challenges
Posted on 06/2/2023 09:10 AM ()
Pope Francis receives a group of Mexican Bishops who are in the Vatican for their ad limina visit. Cardinal Aguiar Retes says the socio-political situation, migration and violence were amongst the topics addressed.
South Korea: Churches commit to carbon neutrality
Posted on 06/2/2023 08:12 AM ()
The Catholic community in South Korea is committing to meet “zero net emissions” targets in the spirit of Laudato si’.
‘Let food be your medicine’: Quinoa project promotes healthy living
Posted on 06/2/2023 07:09 AM ()
The struggle with hunger of migrant worker families on New York’s Long Island has spurred Sister Maria Jess to launch a humanitarian nutrition effort called "Quinoa is Super Food."
Cardinal Tagle: Every apostolic mission is the work of Christ
Posted on 06/2/2023 06:59 AM ()
Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, Pro-Prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, addresses the Pontifical Mission Societies during their Annual General Assembly, which is focused on revising their Statutes in accordance with the recent Roman Curia reform and on synodality.
Amazonia leaders grateful for Pope’s encouragement
Posted on 06/2/2023 06:32 AM ()
South American indigenous leaders Patricia Gualinga, Sister Laura Vicuña and Yesica Patiachi – representatives of the Amazon Ecclesial Conference and REPAM – share their concerns about the attacks on their lands in Ecuador, Colombia and Peru in an audience with Pope Francis on Thursday.
‘Toxic’ wave of plastic pollution risk for human rights, say UN experts
Posted on 06/2/2023 05:46 AM ()
The world must rid itself of the “toxic tidal wave” of plastic pollution that threatens human rights, say two United Nations independent experts.
Cardinal Farrell appointed president of Vatican Court of Appeals
Posted on 06/2/2023 05:25 AM ()
Pope Francis makes a series of appointments within Vatican City State’s Judiciary apparatus. They will come in to effect on 1 January 2024.
Nicaraguan Police confiscate and occupy Catholic schools
Posted on 06/2/2023 04:40 AM ()
Authorities in Nicaragua evict nuns from an educational centre they run and confiscate the facility in the latest government crackdown on the Catholic Church in the country.
Violence surges in Sudan after collapse of ceasefire deal
Posted on 06/1/2023 08:35 AM ()
At least 19 people were killed and more than 100 wounded in Sudan on Wednesday when rockets hit a market in the capital Khartoum. The violence erupted as truce talks between Sudan’s rival military forces collapsed.
Nominations open for 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
Posted on 06/1/2023 08:22 AM ()
The Higher Committee of Human Fraternity has opened nominations for the 2024 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity, to recognize those who work to promote human progress and peaceful coexistence.