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Church in Nashville mourns victims of yet another US mass shooting
Posted on 03/28/2023 06:21 AM ()
Bishop Mark Spalding of Nashville calls for prayers for the victims and families of the latest mass shooting in the US, killing three children and three members of staff in a local Presbyterian school.
Strikes and protests grip Israel over judiciary overhaul
Posted on 03/27/2023 09:07 AM ()
Tens of thousands of people take to the streets, declaring outrage at the dismissal of Israeli Defence Minister Yoav Gallant.
Church of Asia: ‘Taking off our shoes’ expresses synodal journey
Posted on 03/27/2023 07:34 AM ()
The Churches in Asia find their voice and publish their response to the Continental Stage of the Synod, which is characterized through an ancient traditional Asian custom.
Afghanistan: Eight children killed by unexploded devices
Posted on 03/27/2023 06:43 AM ()
As children around the world continue to die from approaching unexploded devices, Afghanistan loses eight in just a single week, whilst women and girls continue to suffer the inequality of being kept out of education.
Pope : Priests are pastors, not functionaries
Posted on 03/27/2023 06:14 AM ()
Pope Francis meets with seminarians and bishops from the Italian region of Calabria, and encourages them to adapt priestly formation to the signs of the times and to walk together in unity and fraternity.
Vatican ‘counts down to launch’ Pope’s message of hope in Spei Satelles
Posted on 03/27/2023 05:26 AM ()
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication teams up with the Italian Space Agency to launch Pope Francis’ message of peace and hope into orbit aboard the Spei Satelles, or ‘Guardian of Hope’, satellite.
Myanmar’s military leader vows to crush all dissent
Posted on 03/27/2023 04:43 AM ()
Myanmar’s ruling military junta marks Armed Forces Day vowing to take action against what it calls “terrorist” resistance groups and to increasingly impose martial law and control in the country already crushed by dictatorship, violence and economic paralysis.
Pope sends condolences on death of German Cardinal Rauber
Posted on 03/27/2023 04:29 AM ()
In a message to Bishop Peter Kohlgraf of Mainz, Germany, Pope Francis pays tribute to German Cardinal Karl-Josef Rauber, former apostolic nuncio, who died on Sunday evening at the age of 88, following a life of diplomatic service for the Holy See.
New President of Bambino Gesù pediatric hospital appointed
Posted on 03/27/2023 04:12 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office announces the appointment of Professor Tiziano Onesti to succeed Mariella Enoc as President of the Vatican's pediatric hospital in Rome.
Pope Francis urges ethical use of artificial intelligence
Posted on 03/27/2023 04:11 AM ()
While praising the benefits of technology and artificial intelligence, Pope Francis says AI raises serious questions and must be ethically and responsibly used to promote human dignity and the common good.