Maduro Calls Vatican Letter ‘Garbage’
Nicolás Maduro, the president of Venezuela, called “garbage,” “poison,” full of “hatred” and “cynicism” a letter that the Vatican Secretary of State sent to a Venezuelan business...
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Philippine weightlifter credits her Olympic success to her faith
Hidilyn Diaz became the Philippines’ first Olympic gold medal winner, set an Olympic record – and thanked her friends who prayed the Miraculous Medal novena. In a...
Cardinal urges religious to join local preparation for Synod of Bishops
Consecrated virgins, hermits and members of religious orders, individually and as communities, should take part in the consultations for the Synod of Bishops, because “to ensure that...
First day of Cardinal Becciu trial: Lawyers argue against Vatican jurisdiction
By Junno Arocho Esteves – On the first day of a Vatican trial involving alleged embezzlement, money laundering and abuse of office, lawyers for 10 defendants, including Cardinal...
The Appeal of Blessed Benedict Daswa
Interview with Daswa cause promoter Sr Tshifhiwa Munzhedzi OP Sister Tshifhiwa Munzhedzi serves as the promoter for the cause for the canonisation of Bl Benedict Tshimangadzo Daswa....
Fernando Karadima, serial abuser priest, dead at 90
Fernando Karadima, an influential former priest in Chile whose sexual abuse of minors prompted major questions about episcopal cover-ups, has died at the age of 90. Allegations...
Retired Pope Benedict Criticises Church in Germany
Retired Pope Benedict XVI has criticised representatives of the Catholic Church in his home country, Germany. “As long as only the ministry, but not the heart and...
Report that led to priest’s resignation prompts journalism ethics questions
By Tom Tracy – High-tech data collection and cellphone tracking services allegedly used in a report by The Pillar that triggered the resignation of a high-ranking US Catholic...
Pope: May Olympic Games Be Sign of Hope
By Carol Glatz – As thousands of athletes gathered for the Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo, Pope Francis gave them his blessing and extended it to those...
Vatican publishes schedule for papal trip to Hungary, Slovakia
By Junno Arocho Esteves – Pope Francis’ September trip to Hungary and Slovakia features a jam-packed schedule that shows he has no intention of slowing down despite...
The Peace I Found at Ngome
On a brightly-lit Tuesday morning, a cautiously optimistic city dweller left the potholed roads that wind through urban life for the meadows of rural KwaZulu-Natal. There, upon...
