Global Church News
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Christians and Muslims: Extinguish the fire of war and light the candle of peace
Mar 25, 2024
Message for the month of Ramadan and Aidilfitri
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Cardinal Parolin: 'We are part of an interdependent human family'
Mar 24, 2024
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin sends a video message to the third edition of "Cinema for Creation," taking place in the Italian city of Padua on the theme: "Nourished by beauty and love: Forces that save the world."
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President of Malta: Pope Francis speaks to the whole world
Mar 23, 2024
In an interview with Vatican News, Maltese President George Vella speaks about Pope Francis’ commitment to fighting climate, the Pope’s 2022 visit to Malta, and the president’s gift of six computers to the Mother of Mercy Clinic at St Peter’s.
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Holy See: 'Fight against racism begins from education'
Mar 23, 2024
During a commemorative event in New York marking the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s Permanent Observer to the United Nation highlights the crucial role of education in eradicating racial prejudice, and decries ongoing racial discrimination against migrants or refugees of African descent in their countries of destination.
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Catholics in India observe day of prayer ahead of general elections
Mar 23, 2024
The Catholic Church in India is celebrating a special day of prayer and fasting on Friday, with the upcoming general elections serving as a focal point for prayer intentions, amid growing political and religious tensions in the country.
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Patriarch Pizzaballa: The situation in Gaza is intolerable
Mar 22, 2024
Speaking to Italian television, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem says that “everyone must do everything possible to put an end this situation."
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Cardinal Cantalamessa gives fifth Lenten sermon
Mar 22, 2024
Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, the Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his fifth sermon for Lent 2024 to Roman Curia, reflecting on Jesus' words, 'I am the Resurrection and the Life.'
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Parish priest in Gaza: ‘We have endured relentless Calvary for months'
Mar 22, 2024
Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the Holy Family Catholic parish in Gaza, speaks of the “extremely grave” situation in the Gaza Strip, likening the situation of Christians in the Strip to Christ on Calvary.
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Pope at Audience: Virtue of prudence leads us toward holiness
Mar 21, 2024
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis continues his catechetical series on virtues and vices, turning to the virtue of prudence and saying Jesus urges to be prudent in order to become "intelligent saints."
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Pope changes statutes of St. Mary Major, focuses canons on spiritual duties
Mar 21, 2024
Pope Francis approves new Statutes and Regulations for the Chapter of the Papal Basilica of St. Mary Major, appointing Lithuanian-born Archbishop Makrickas as the new Coadjutor Archpriest and focusing its Canons on pastoral and spiritual duties.
Sunday Reflection
From mere productivity to wholehearted fruitfulness
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with the Editor