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Ex-leader urges Timor-Leste to adopt papal fraternity deal

Dec 03, 2021

Former Timor-Leste president and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Jose Ramos-Horta has called on the government to adopt a document on human fraternity endorsed by Pope Francis.
Pope Francis cancels public act of veneration again due to pandemic

Dec 03, 2021

For the second year in a row, Pope Francis has cancelled the Roman tradition of a public gathering at the Spanish Steps on December 8 to venerate a statue of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
No Christmas midnight Masses in Netherlands this year

Dec 03, 2021

Catholic bishops in the Netherlands have decided to cancel Christmas midnight Masses once again this year as a precaution to stop the spread of COVID-19.
Vietnam Catholics urged to care for COVID victims at Advent

Dec 03, 2021

Catholics in many dioceses of Vietnam are called to provide loving care for people affected by the coronavirus outbreak during Advent as infections are on the rise.
In Advent, we get ready ‘for whatever God wishes’ for us, says cardinal

Dec 03, 2021

Advent “is about being ready for whatever God wishes to do with and for us,” said Washington Cardinal Wilton D Gregory in his homily at Mass on the first Sunday of Advent on November 28 at the Cathedral of St Matthew the Apostle.
Parolin calls out EU directive against ‘Christmas’ language

Dec 03, 2021

On the first Monday of Advent, it was revealed that the European Union was attempting to ban the use of the word “Christmas” in an internal dossier promoting “an inclusive communication.”
Vatican launches #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities

Dec 03, 2021

The #IamChurch campaign for persons with disabilities begins from 6 December with a series of video testimonies of Christians living with disabilities.
St Joseph shows engaged couples what real love looks like

Dec 03, 2021

Pope Francis shared advice for engaged and married couples based on the example provided by the Holy Family during his Wednesday audience.
We want to hear your story

Dec 03, 2021

Each of us has a story of our life’s journey – a story of joys and sorrows, accomplishments and disappointments, love and loss. And now, the Holy Father has asked us to journey together and to listen to one another during the Synodal process.
Building a Church of communion, participation, and mission

Dec 03, 2021

The Apostolic Exhortation Ecclesia in Asia states that laity, above all, are now called to transform society, in collaboration with bishops, clergy and religious. They are to infuse the “mind of Christ” into the mentality, customs, laws, and structures of the secular world they live in.