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Pope prays for victims of Indonesian volcano

Dec 08, 2021

Pope Francis expresses his sorrow for the death and destruction caused by the eruption of the Semeru volcano in Indonesia.
The unfathomable mystery of the Immaculate Conception

Dec 08, 2021

Saint Anne, in her old age, gave birth to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Overjoyed, she vowed to dedicate her child to the service of God. An extraordinary daughter, Mary was born free from original sin. She is known as the Immaculate Conception.
Philippines bans fireworks again at Christmas

Dec 08, 2021

The Philippine government has banned traditional firework celebrations over Christmas and New Year for a second straight year due to Covid-19 and safety fears.
Taiwan guest of honor at Vatican's '100 Nativity Scenes' exhibit

Dec 08, 2021

The fourth edition of the event inaugurated. Ambassador Matthew Lee: the Pope teaches us that the encounter between cultures is the best way to promote peace. Performance by the Taiwanese dance company Yang Yu Lin. Msgr Fisichella: Art, culture and music to build bridges.
Pizzaballa: From migrants to ecumenism, the Pope embraces humanity

Dec 08, 2021

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reviews the apostolic journey to Cyprus and Greece. Migration "neither a problem nor a resource" but a "fact" to be faced with "pastoral choices". From economic divisions to individual encounters, "another wealth" is possible. Walls are "a buffer, not the solution".
Pope Francis: The pandemic calls for a culture of care

Dec 08, 2021

In an interview with OSA, an Italian Social and Work Cooperative that provides social and health welfare services, the Pope offers his encouragement for the help it offers to many people living in darkness “to not to feel alone.”
Pope Francis updates norms on more serious ecclesiastical crimes

Dec 08, 2021

The Holy Father modifies the “Norms on delicts against the faith and on more serious delicts,” marking a further stage in the Pope’s efforts against the most serious crimes wounding the Church.
Afghanistan: UNICEF launches historic Appeal to save children

Dec 08, 2021

The past two months in Afghanistan have seen a 50% increase in cases of severe acute malnutrition among children. UNICEF warns that unless those children receive urgent aid they are at risk of dying.
Catholic school in India attacked by Hindu mob

Dec 08, 2021

St. Joseph’s School at Ganj Basoda in Madhya Pradesh state was vandalized on December 6, despite school authorities seeking police protection.
Church supporting the plight of displaced families in Syria

Dec 08, 2021

In Damascus, the Sisters of Jesus and Mary help dozens of Christian families in difficulty. They were forced to flee the war and have taken refuge in the Syrian capital Damascus, where they live in extreme poverty and depend almost entirely on the support of the Church.