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Singapore's Cardinal Goh urges Catholics to embrace migrants’ contributions
Posted on 10/15/2024 00:52 AM ()
On the heels of Pope Francis' recent Apostolic Journey to Singapore, Cardinal William Goh has echoed the Pope's call for Catholics to welcome the contributions of migrants to society.
Ghana: Major Religious Superiors in "Environmental Prayer Walk" over illegal mining
Posted on 10/14/2024 12:02 PM ()
Ghana's Archdiocese of Accra and the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious Congregations have petitioned the President of the West African country, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, over what they describe as unacceptable mining practices causing havoc to the environment
Synod Briefing – Day 10: Synod focuses on decision-making
Posted on 10/14/2024 09:54 AM ()
Over the weekend, the General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality focuses on decision-making processes, highlighting the need for transparency, accountability, and evaluation.
Bishop Martinelli: 'The Synod shows the way for peaceful coexistence'
Posted on 10/14/2024 08:38 AM ()
Speaking to Vatican News about the spiraling violence in the Middle East, the Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia reiterates the critical contribution religions can make to peaceful co-existence, and says the Synod offers a concrete example of how differences can live together through dialogue and listening to one another.
Cardinal Zuppi visits Moscow as papal envoy to seek peace in Ukraine
Posted on 10/14/2024 06:29 AM ()
Italian Cardinal Matteo Zuppi begins a visit to Moscow as part of the mission entrusted to him by Pope Francis to seek a path to peace in Ukraine and to facilitate the reunification of Ukrainian children with their families and the exchange of prisoners-of-war.
Sisters' mission in Ukraine: Living the charism amid challenges of our time
Posted on 10/14/2024 06:10 AM ()
The Sister Servants of Mary Immaculate are working hard in Ukraine to heal the wounds of war by providing psychological help and offering support to the wives and mothers of the fallen, while caring for children of soldiers who have died.
Religious sisters in Zambia implementing eco-friendly agriculture
Posted on 10/14/2024 05:48 AM ()
In the wake of droughts triggered by climate change in Zambia, the Sisters of the Holy Spirit are implementing an eco-friendly agriculture project aimed at fighting climate change.
Fire destroys one of Chile’s oldest churches
Posted on 10/14/2024 04:43 AM ()
A devastating fire has consumed the historic San Francisco Church in Chile, a 17th-century landmark. Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which, fortunately, resulted in no casualties.
Pope's liturgical celebrations in November and early December
Posted on 10/14/2024 03:40 AM ()
Pope Francis will preside at five Masses during the period from November to mid-December, according to the schedule released by the Office for the Liturgical Celebrations of the Supreme Pontiff.
Pope calls for UN forces in Lebanon to be ‘respected’ as Netanyahu demands withdrawal
Posted on 10/14/2024 02:57 AM (CRUX)