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Catholics in India observe day of prayer ahead of general elections
Posted on 03/22/2024 10:49 AM ()
The Catholic Church in India is celebrating a special day of prayer and fasting on Friday, with the upcoming general elections serving as a focal point for prayer intentions, amid growing political and religious tensions in the country.
Holy See: 'Fight against racism begins from education'
Posted on 03/22/2024 07:43 AM ()
During a commemorative event in New York marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nation highlights the crucial role of education in eradicating racial prejudice, and decries ongoing racial discrimination against migrants or refugees of African descent in their countries of destination.
President of Malta: Pope Francis speaks to the whole world
Posted on 03/22/2024 05:59 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate change, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St. Peter’s.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: Situation in Gaza is intolerable
Posted on 03/22/2024 04:42 AM ()
Speaking to an Italian television station, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, says that “everyone must do everything possible to put an end to this situation."
Cardinal Cantalamessa gives fifth Lenten sermon
Posted on 03/22/2024 03:55 AM ()
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his fifth sermon for Lent 2024 to Roman Curia, reflecting on Jesus' words, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life.'
Belgium: Vangheluwe dismissed from clerical state for abuse
Posted on 03/21/2024 09:28 AM ()
Roger Vangheluwe, the 87-year-old former bishop of Bruges, has been dismissed from the clerical state after being found guilty of abuse of a minor. Pope Francis approved the sentence following a re-examination of the case in light of "serious new elements" reported to the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Several killed in Russian missile attack on Ukraine
Posted on 03/21/2024 09:16 AM ()
Ukrainian officials say Russia's military has launched missile attacks on the capital, Kyiv, for the first time in 44 days, injuring 10 people, including a child, while in the north, at least five people died in a separate Russian air raid. The attacks came as Ukraine struck areas inside Russia to push back an ongoing Russian invasion of the country. Amid the clashes, thousands of children are being evacuated from border regions.
MetaSaint: Catholic priest launches outreach on Roblox gaming platform
Posted on 03/21/2024 08:55 AM ()
MetaSaint, a new Catholic game, launches on the Roblox gaming platform on Holy Thursday and seeks to bring the Gospel to 'Generation Alpha' and the platform's 70 million daily users.
Cameroon: Bishops of Yaounde Ecclesiastical Province discuss Church and the digital world.
Posted on 03/21/2024 08:42 AM ()
The first ordinary annual session of the Bishops' Conference of the Ecclesiastical Province of Yaounde in Cameroon, was held recently. "The Church and the digital world: issues and challenges for evangelization," was the theme of the plenary. The assembly took place at the Pastoral Centre of Saint Joseph in the town of Kribi, a beach resort and sea port in Southwestern Cameroon.
Pope Francis meets with President Vella of Malta
Posted on 03/21/2024 07:22 AM ()
Pope Francis holds a private audience with Maltese President George Vella, who gifts the Pope six computers for the Mother of Mercy Clinic that serves the poor in St. Peter’s Square.