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Cardinal Parolin in Norway prays for peace in war-torn regions
Posted on 01/18/2025 07:58 AM ()
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, travels to Norway for the episcopal ordination of new Coadjutor Bishop Frederik Hansen, and expresses the Holy See's hopes for peace in conflict-ridden regions, including Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Myanmar, and Sudan.
Donald Trump and the America to Come
Posted on 01/18/2025 07:45 AM ()
An editorial in L’Osservatore Romano reflects on the most urgent challenges awaiting the new U.S. president just hours before the inauguration ceremony. For the occupant of the White House, it will be crucial to work on overcoming the polarizations that have marked American political life for years. The “disunited” States of America would indeed pose a grave threat to an already fractured and fragmented world.
Gaza ceasefire set to begin on Sunday
Posted on 01/18/2025 07:13 AM ()
The Israeli cabinet has given final approval to the ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, which is set to begin on Sunday.
Pope: ‘Investing in weapons to kill is madness’
Posted on 01/18/2025 06:00 AM ()
Meeting with a delegation from the Catholic Foundation of Verona, Pope Francis reaffirms the moral obligation based on the Church's social doctrine to use financial resources to serve the common good and condemns investments in the arms industry.
Pope thanks Swiss Guards for patiently welcoming Jubilee pilgrims
Posted on 01/18/2025 03:21 AM ()
Pope Francis meets with members of the Pontifical Swiss Guard Foundation, and expresses appreciation for their faithful service to the Pope and the millions of pilgrims who visit the Vatican each year.
News from the Orient - 17th January 2025
Posted on 01/17/2025 11:30 AM ()
In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: A ceasefire is announced in Gaza, Lebanon gets a new President and Prime Minister, and the Church of the Lord's Baptism in Jordan is consecrated.
Churches in DRC launch roadmap for peace in Great Lakes Region
Posted on 01/17/2025 09:58 AM ()
The Catholic and Protestant Churches of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), present a "Social Pact for Peace and Living Together in the DRC and the Great Lakes" to end the vicious cycle of violence and humanitarian crisis in the troubled region.
Nigeria: African women religious graduate from Hilton-CIWA Theological Formation
Posted on 01/17/2025 08:44 AM ()
The Catholic Institute of West Africa (CIWA) in Port Harcourt, this week, held a graduation ceremony for women religious from various English-speaking African countries.
Mary's Meals: Serving hope, one bowl at a time
Posted on 01/17/2025 06:16 AM ()
Where hunger runs rampant, Mary's Meals is providing food to children in schools, involving communities in the process and providing sustainable change to children and their futures—one nourishing meal at a time.
US Bishops commend decision to remove Cuba from US terror list
Posted on 01/17/2025 05:15 AM ()
The chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on International Justice and Peace commends the Biden administration for its decision to remove Cuba from the United States’ list of state sponsors of terrorism.