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The Church and Democracy
Posted on 04/22/2024 15:35 PM ()
Less than a year after Pope Francis' return visit to Portugal, a special conference in Rome organized by the Portuguese Embassy to the Holy See and Sovereign Military Order of Malta commemorates the installation of democracy in Portugal fifty years ago, and celebrates the occasion with a lecture of Professor Manuel Braga da Cruz of the Catholic University of Lisbon, and a dialogue with Andrea Tornielli, the Editorial Director of Vatican Media.
Grandparents and grandchildren to gather with Pope Francis for April event
Posted on 04/22/2024 10:28 AM ()
At a press conference hosted by the Holy See Press Office, organizers unveiled a 27 April event sponsored by Italy's "Fondazione Età Grande" (Old Age Foundation) that will bring together grandparents and grandchildren to the Vatican's Paul VI Hall as a way to promote the role and contribution of the elderly in today's world.
Earth Day: Pope Francis urges responsibility for our common home
Posted on 04/22/2024 06:25 AM ()
On World Earth Day 2024, Pope Francis reminds everyone of our duty to protect the planet and safeguard peace.
Saint Pio Foundation to release photos of Padre Pio
Posted on 04/22/2024 05:26 AM ()
The Saint Pio Foundation is set to unveil ten photos of the beloved 20th century saint, in order “to foster devotion to Saint Pio.”
‘Sr. Claire’ centre offers hope to children with intellectual disabilities
Posted on 04/22/2024 03:34 AM ()
“In some ethnic groups of Sub-Saharan Africa, people with intellectual disabilities are often marginalized,” says Sr. Claudia Samba, FCSM who has worked with children with intellectual disabilities in both Senegal and Mauritania for eight years, at the “Sr Claire” Center in Rosso.
SIPRI report shows huge rise in annual global military expenditure
Posted on 04/22/2024 02:43 AM ()
A new study shows that global military expenditure surged to $2.443 trillion in 2023, driven by heightened tensions and regional conflicts, with top spenders like the US, China, and Russia leading the increase, while regional dynamics and emerging trends shaped spending patterns worldwide.
EU Bishops: Enlarging EU presents opportunity and challenges
Posted on 04/22/2024 02:42 AM ()
Faced with prospect of enlarging the European Union to include new members, the Bishops of the European Union (COMECE) say the possibility offers hope and opportunities, but also presents a series of challenges that must be concretely confronted.
Pope to La Mennais Brothers: be fathers to those you serve
Posted on 04/22/2024 02:39 AM ()
On the occasion of their General Chapter, Pope Francis urges the Brothers of Christian Instruction of Ploermel – known as the La Mennais Brothers – to be “fathers who reflect the loving and compassionate face of God”.
Ukraine thanks U.S. for military aid after suffering setbacks
Posted on 04/21/2024 08:45 AM ()
Ukrainian and Western leaders have welcomed a desperately needed military aid package for Ukraine passed by the U.S. House of Representatives after mounting concerns the country may lose the war against Russia. In addition to the 61 billion dollars worth of military assistance for Ukraine, the House approved part of a broader foreign aid package that included about $34 billion for Israel and other allies, despite Moscow's warning the aid package would further escalate the armed conflict.
Ongoing Israeli operation in West Bank leaves casualties
Posted on 04/21/2024 07:02 AM ()
Palestinian officials say 13 people have been killed in an Israeli military operation at a refugee camp in the occupied West Bank.