Global Church News

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  German theologian and journalist explores the legacy of Iraq’s Christians

  Feb 10, 2025

  German theologian and journalist Matthias Kopp — spokesman for the German Bishops’ Conference and a consultant to the Vatican Dicastery for Communication — was in Iraq this past week to present his new book, “The Christian Legacy in Iraq.”

  
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  The monastery healing Iraq's religious divides

  Feb 10, 2025

  Fr. Jens Petzold, a Swiss priest based in the Kurdistan region of northern Iraq, speaks to Vatican News about his work building inter-religious solidarity, helping refugees, and serving the tiny, ever-changing population of local Christians.

  
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  Archbishop Gallagher: ‘We need to have the courage of peace’

  Feb 10, 2025

  At a Conference organized in Rome as part of the Jubilee of the Armed Forces, Police, and Security Agent, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations highlights that peace requires the courage to build an order based on justice and charity, safeguarding of our common home, and the promotion of the of the common good.

  
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  Seoul Symposium explores Cardinal Kim Sou-hwan’s path to sainthood

  Feb 10, 2025

  Catholic leaders, scholars, and the faithful gathered in Seoul for the 2025 Symposium on the Beatification Process of Servant of God Cardinal Stephen Kim Sou-hwan.

  
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  Human trafficking: Voices and stories of hope and healing

  Feb 10, 2025

  On the occasion of the International Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking on February 8th, a moving event took place in Rome in which victims shared experiences of their suffering, dreams, and hopes. Sister Abby Avelino, international coordinator of Talitha Kum, said: "Without networking among various NGOs, associations, and congregations, we would be unable to do our work. And together, we must help the survivors."

  
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  Holy See appeals for resuming peace talks in DRC

  Feb 10, 2025

  Addressing the 37th Special Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva Apostolic Nuncio Ettore Balestrero reiterates Pope Francis’ plea for peace in East DRC and for protecting civilians.

  
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  Hope amid suffering leads to God

  Feb 07, 2025

  Pope Francis has acknowledged the challenge of embracing the Holy Year 2025 refrain, “Hope does not disappoint,” especially for those suffering from illness. Yet, he emphasises that Christians are called to recognise God’s closeness even in moments of weakness and despair.

  
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  Jubilee of Communication: Disarming information, sharing hope

  Feb 07, 2025

  The Jubilee of the World of Communication opens with the celebration of Mass marking the liturgical memory of St. Francis de Sales, patron of journalists, at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

  
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  Catholic communication must engage with world

  Feb 07, 2025

  Church communications cannot exist in an “enclosure” in which Catholics merely talk among themselves and do not engage with the outside world, Pope Francis said.

  
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  Young championing messages of hope in Africa

  Feb 07, 2025

  Around 130 Catholic media professionals from 70 countries gathered in Rome for a special event organised by the Dicastery for Communication. Held alongside the Jubilee for the World of Communications, the gathering inspired young African communicators to amplify messages of hope.