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Pope celebrates ANSPI's 60 years of service
Posted on 12/7/2023 04:10 AM ()
Pope Francis welcomes members of the National Association San Paolo Italia (ANSPI) in the Vatican on the occasion of its 60th anniversary.
Pope to new Ambassadors: 'May COP28 be an historic step forward'
Posted on 12/7/2023 03:32 AM ()
Speaking to six Ambassadors newly-accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reiterates his hope that world leaders at COP 28 in Dubai may agree on concrete measures to curb climate change.
Pope to Focolare Movement: ‘The world needs artisans of peace’
Posted on 12/7/2023 03:02 AM ()
Pope Francis marks the 80th anniversary of the Focolare Movement expressing appreciation for its commitment to unity, love, and peace, inspired by the life of its founder, Servant of God Chiara Lubich.
Save the Children: 'Every hour without a ceasefire children die in Gaza'
Posted on 12/6/2023 08:08 AM ()
Over one million children – or the entire child population - in Gaza have been left with nowhere safe to go as ground military operations were launched in Khan Younis following the collapse on Sunday of the truce between the Israeli government and Hamas.
C9 tackles issue of role of women in the Church, world crises
Posted on 12/6/2023 07:29 AM ()
Meeting this week in the Vatican, Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals agreed on the need to listen to the “the feminine aspect” of the Church, especially at the local level, “so that processes of reflection and decision making can benefit from the irreplaceable contribution of women.”
23 people dead in massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia
Posted on 12/6/2023 07:00 AM ()
The body of the last missing climber killed in a massive volcanic eruption in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province was recovered on Wednesday
UNICEF: In wealthier countries, 1 in 5 children living in poverty
Posted on 12/6/2023 05:05 AM ()
A new UNICEF report states that one in five children among the 40 wealthiest nations faces poverty, lacking basic necessities like food and housing.
Pope prays for war-torn Ukraine, Israel and Palestine
Posted on 12/6/2023 03:16 AM ()
Concluding the catechesis at the General Audience, Pope Francis reiterated his plea for prayers for all those who are suffering due to conflicts across the world.
Pope at Audience: Holy Spirit is source of apostolic zeal
Posted on 12/6/2023 01:12 AM ()
Continuing his catechesis on the apostolic zeal of the believer, Pope Francis on Wednesday emphasizes that the proclamation of the Gospel always takes place in the Holy Spirit.
Kuwait celebrates Diamond Jubilee of the Church of Our Lady of Arabia
Posted on 12/5/2023 09:11 AM ()
The Church in Kuwait is set to mark the 75th anniversary of the first Catholic church built in the Gulf country dedicated to Mary, Mother of God.