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Wisdom, mutual help, collaboration needed in planning of WYD 2023

May 13, 2022

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra stresses the importance of joint efforts, effective planning, and a spirit of sacrifice as plans continue to be put in place ahead of World Youth Day 2023.
Diocese of Hong Kong extremely concerned about safety of Cardinal Zen

May 13, 2022

Cardinal Joseph Zen was arrested by Chinese authorities on charges of "colluding with foreign forces", and later released on bail, in connection with his role as administrator of a fund supporting pro-democracy protesters by covering legal and medical expenses.
Pope’s Migrants Day message: ‘Better future must be built with foreigners’

May 13, 2022

Pope Francis releases his message for the 108th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, slated for 25 September, and says humanity must build our future with the help of people who have left their homes in search of a better life.
Cardinal Parolin reiterates Pope’s commitment to peace in Ukraine

May 13, 2022

The war in Eastern Europe is one of the leading themes that have emerged in meetings the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, is having in Croatia, where he is on a visit to mark the 30th anniversary of the recognition of the country's independence. In a speech on Thursday to the Croatian parliament, the cardinal reaffirmed the Holy See’s closeness to the country and its people.
Nigeria: Kidnapped priest dies in captivity

May 13, 2022

The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna announces the death Fr. Joseph Aketeh Bako who was abducted by gunmen in March.
Cardinal Parolin: Escalation of war in Ukraine would threaten all humanity

May 13, 2022

The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, begins a visit to Croatia on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the Holy See's recognition of the independence of the Croatian Republic, and says an escalation of the conflict in Ukraine would have devastating consequences for the world.
Pope: Concrete measures needed to revive hope in family and birth

May 12, 2022

At the "General States of Birth" meeting, Pope Francis calls for joint efforts to reverse the course of the “cold demographic winter” as birthrates decline in several nations, stressing that “it can be done” through mutual collaboration at all levels of society.
Cardinal Farrell: Despite limitations, Pope Francis carries on "with a great heart"

May 12, 2022

Reflecting on the Pope's physical limitations imposed by knee pain, Cardinal Kevin Farrell applauds the 'greatness' of Pope Francis, who continues his activities as before with great stamina. The Cardinal also tells Vatican News how the elderly and young are those most affected by the war.
Pope Francis and an iconic anti-war photo

May 12, 2022

At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis meets Kim Phúc Pahn Thi, who was photographed nearly 50 years ago while fleeing from a napalm attack in Vietnam. She was accompanied by the photographer, Nick Ut, who won a Pulitzer Prize for the iconic photo.
Vatican following news of Cardinal Zen’s arrest ‘with concern’

May 12, 2022

The Vatican said on Wednesday that it was concerned to hear of reports of the arrest of Cardinal Joseph Zen by authorities in Hong Kong.