Catholics express sorrow, offer prayers after Orthodox church fire in Egypt
By Fredrick Nzwili – Some Catholic leaders have joined the Coptic Orthodox Church in mourning the 41 people — including 18 children — who died in a...
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Cooking with the Prophets: Ezekiel’s Lamb Stew & Bread
The prophet Ezekiel lived from around 622 to 570 BC. He is regarded as a prophet in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Indeed, Christian art often featured him;...
Are God and Allah the Same?
By Fr Kenneth Doyle – Question: I am a practising Roman Catholic who reads the Catechism of the Catholic Church daily. I also read the Quran, to...
Why is Archangel Michael a Saint?
By Father Kenneth Doyle Question: I am hoping that you can explain why St Michael the Archangel is regarded as a saint. I have always been under...
Report on Cologne Cardinal’s PR Strategy Prompts Renewed Outrage
By CNS – A recent report on the public relations strategy used by Cologne Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki during a clerical sex abuse scandal has provoked renewed...
Pope Warns Somalia at Risk of Famine, Appeals for Aid
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis called on the international community to help the people of Somalia who are at risk of famine due to severe...
What is Meekness? The Third Beatitude
“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the land” (Mt 5:5). The beatitudes are perhaps the most beautiful and compelling part of the Gospel. They are...
Prayer Campaign for Southern Africa
SACBC: We, your Bishops, invite you, Brothers and Sisters, to join with us in reciting this prayer daily in your homes, schools, at gatherings and at the...
Stepping down: Experts draft proposed laws on status of a retired pope
By Carol Glatz – Pope Francis’ plans to visit the central Italian city of L’Aquila and its basilica on Aug. 28 fueled speculation of a possible announcement...
Tony Magliano: I Have Been Blacklisted by Ukrainian Government
I have been blacklisted by the Ukrainian government. The Centre for Countering Disinformation, an agency of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine – which advises...
Hong Kong: Five-day trial set for Cardinal Zen
By Junno Arocho Esteves – At a pre-trial hearing in Hong Kong, a judge set a five-day trial for Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun and four other defendants...
Nigerian officials say they’ve arrested six linked to Pentecost attacks
By Peter Ajayi Dada – Nigerian officials identified six suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack that killed 40 people at St Francis Catholic Church...
