Pope: Prayer is weapon against ‘diabolical’ power of violence
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – Although it is easy to feel powerless in the face of war, “prayer is the...
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A Call to Pray for Peace in the Holy Land
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, I ask all our parishes to hold in prayer the very troubling situation in...
Pope Prays for Peace
By Cindy Wooden, CNS – “War is a defeat,” Pope Francis insisted as he called for prayers for peace in...
No matter what, life is always worth living!
Life is God’s most precious gift. Please never consider ending it. No matter what problems you have, no matter how...
Small Arms Cause Enormous Suffering
There’s nothing small about the heartbreaking suffering caused by small arms. Everyday a thousand people die from gunshot wounds, and...
Fr Kgomotso Sebopela MCCJ Beaten and Robbed
On June 12, Comboni Father Kgomotso Sebopela survived a harrowing ordeal at the hands of hijackers After shopping on June...
How to Make the Church Accountable
Pope Francis says the Church must be exemplary and beyond reproach, especially on the part of those who hold important...
Dialogue, not revenge, must prevail in the Holy Land, pope says
By Justin McLellan, CNS – Rather than foment hate and seek revenge, Palestinians and Israelis need to engage in dialogue...
Caritas South Africa Appeals for Help for Victims of Flooding
Responding to the floods that have hit several parts of South Africa, the bishops’ relief service Caritas is appealing for...
