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Pope to Jesuits in Greece: Humility is true path God offers to religious

Dec 16, 2021

The Civiltà Cattolica newspaper publishes a transcript of Pope Francis’ encounter with Jesuits in Greece earlier this month, during which the Pope spoke about the message God is sending religious orders as vocations diminish and apostolates change.
Council of Cardinals meets to discuss local enthusiasm for Synod

Dec 16, 2021

The Council of Cardinal advisors wraps up a three-day meeting in the Vatican, examining the progress of the Synod of Bishops and the ongoing health crisis due to the pandemic.
First Holy Communion, a significant Christmas gift for 83 young children

Dec 16, 2021

A long wait for 83 young candidates ages 10-12 years old from Sunday School Faith Formation under Sacred Heart Cathedral who attentively followed their catechism through online classes has now come to fruition.
Pope nominates Extraordinary Commissioner for Basilica of Saint Mary Major

Dec 16, 2021

Pope Francis nominates Msgr. Rolandas Makrickas as Extraordinary Commissioner for the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome.
Vicariate of Arabia inaugurates the first church in al-Dhafra region

Dec 16, 2021

A new opportunity for Gulf Catholics to celebrate after the cathedral in Bahrain. The parish of St. John the Baptist in Ruwais has a capacity for 800 and upstairs a multipurpose center with a capacity for one thousand. Mass will be celebrated every night of the week, three on Fridays.
Pope at Audience: Make room for the Word through silence

Dec 16, 2021

In his catechesis at the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on St Joseph’s silence in the Gospel.
Pope prays for victims of Haiti fuel tanker explosion

Dec 16, 2021

Pope Francis prays for the victims of a fuel tanker explosion in northern Haiti on Monday, which killed at least 60 people and injured dozens of others.
Muslims attack Christian family, harass women, set house on fire

Dec 16, 2021

Tariq Pehalwan crashed a wedding party and harassed the women present. After he was removed by Wazir Masih, the owner of the house where celebrations were underway, he came back with a mob, who fired guns, stole money and jewelry, and set the property on fire.
Pope Francis: Art creates brotherhood and friendship

Dec 15, 2021

Before the General Audience in the Paul VI Hall, the Pope greeted the artists who will perform Thursday in the 2021 Christmas Concert in the Vatican, and thanked them for the support that the proceeds of the show will bring to educational projects in Lebanon and Haiti.
Church leaders warn against threat to Christian presence in Holy Land

Dec 15, 2021

Christian leaders in Jerusalem join forces to warn against the growing threat posed to the Christian presence in the Holy Land, and call for local civil authorities to confront the problem through dialogue.