Pope denounces ‘macabre regression of humanity’ in Ukraine
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Renewing his appeal for peace, Pope Francis said he grieves for the suffering of the Ukrainian people, especially given reports of children...
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War and peace: Papal visit to South Sudan offers hope for lasting unity
By Junno Arocho Esteves – As violence in South Sudan continues to raise concerns, Pope Francis’ visit in July can serve as a much-needed boost for the...
Pope Wants Annual Audit of Church’s Safeguarding Measures Worldwide
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis asked his safeguarding commission to provide an annual audit of what the church is doing to protect minors and what needs...
Spanish bishops ask forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy
By Jonathan Luxmoore – The bishops of Spain have asked forgiveness for sexual abuse by Catholic clergy, while defending the Catholic Church’s right to oppose laws which violate...
Pope praises Papal Foundation’s generosity, including to Ukraine
By CNS – Pope Francis praised members of the U.S.-based Papal Foundation for helping the Catholic Church build “a culture of solidarity and peace,” including by providing...
Pope wanted to ‘turn page’ on costly property, defendant says at trial
By Junno Arocho Esteves- The former director of the Vatican’s financial watchdog agency told the Vatican court that his office’s minimal involvement in a costly property deal...
Cologne Catholics Who Answer Survey Demand Curbs on Leaders’ Power
By CNS – Archdiocesan Catholics who responded to a survey preparing for the 2023 worldwide Synod of Bishops on synodality called for some big changes in the...
German bishop: Pastoral ministers must get training about dementia
By CNS – Dealing with dementia should be an integral part of the training and further education of pastoral ministers, said Bishop Franz-Josef Bode, deputy president of...
After Expulsion from Philippines, Australian Nun Continues Solidarity Work
By Fiona Basile – Philippine elections are on May 9, and a longtime advocate for Filipino farmers will be watching closely – from afar. “The violence has...
Spanish Cardinal Amigo Vallejo dies at 87
By Carol Glatz- Spanish Cardinal Carlos Amigo Vallejo, a medical student turned Franciscan and a much-loved archbishop of Seville, died in Spain on April 27 at the...
South Sudan bishop hopes for conversion after men sentenced for shooting
By Fredrick Nzwili – Bishop Christian Carlassare of Rumbek, South Sudan, expressed hope for conversion and healing, as a court sentenced a Catholic priest and three others...
Pope: Hope and joy reawaken when old and young come together
By Carol Glatz – If young people recognise all that they have received with gratitude and older people take the initiative of relaunching hope in young people...
