Global Church News
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Cardinal Koovakad: Interreligious dialogue can build peace
Jan 25, 2025
As Pope Francis appoints Cardinal George Koovakad as Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, the Indian-born Cardinal speaks to Vatican News about his new role and his continuing mission to organize the Pope’s Apostolic Journeys.
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Writing hope: A conversation with Phil Klay
Jan 25, 2025
This weekend, as part of its 2025 Jubilee Year, the Catholic Church is marking the ‘Jubilee for the World of Communicators’.
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Jubilee of Communication: A story is the shortest distance between people
Jan 25, 2025
Ten thousand communication professionals inaugurate the first jubilee event of the Holy Year with a three-day program for the Jubilee of the World of Communication.
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‘Communication is a way of living’: Catholic sisters tell their stories
Jan 25, 2025
Around 80 religious sisters meet in the Vatican to share their belief that communication is not only for media professionals but for everyone, since each of us connects with others through words, gestures, and other forms of expression.
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Archbishop Broglio to Trump: Protect, don't persecute those in need
Jan 25, 2025
In the face of a spate of executive orders from the incoming Trump administration, the president of the US bishops’ conference says the Gospel tells us we meet Jesus in those in need – and we will be judged on how we respond.
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Saudi Arabia launches Art Biennale to boost culture and tourism
Jan 25, 2025
As part of its “Saudi Vision 2030” programme, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia launches the second edition of the Islamic Arts Biennale, which this year will see the participation of the Vatican Apostolic Library. The event will also highlight new Saudi artists, showcasing the transformations of the Islamic nation.
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Pope to Worldwide Prayer Network: Prayer and works of mercy are inseparable
Jan 24, 2025
Meeting with the delegation, the Pope challenged them to help individuals and communities live the Jubilee Year with a spirit of prayer and compassion.
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Manila: Call for faith, solidarity, and shared mission
Jan 24, 2025
Faithful members of the Apostolic Catholic Church (ACC), led by The Most Rev. Brent Harry Alawas, Acting Chairperson of the National Council of Churches in the Philippines (NCCP), gathered at the National Shrine of the Paraclete on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025.
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US Bishops say some of Trump’s Executive Orders are ‘deeply troubling'
Jan 24, 2025
The President of the US Bishops’ Conference says that President Trump’s new measures on migration, the death penalty, and the environment are "deeply troubling", while praising his initiatives on gender issues. In a separate statement, the chairman of the bishops' Committee on Migration says that “national self-interest does not justify policies with consequences that are contrary to the moral law”.
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Jubilee: Hilton Foundation seeks to ‘elevate voices of Catholic sisters’
Jan 24, 2025
As dozens of religious sisters meet in Rome as part of the Jubilee for Communications, Linda Hilton, Chair of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, describes her charitable organization’s efforts to provide financial support for Catholic sisters in their missions to serve the causes of peace, justice, and education.



Sunday Reflection
Jesus calls us to be courageous and embrace risks
Reflecting on our Sunday Readings with Fr Andrew Kooi
