Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Israeli victims of Hamas attacks meet the Pope

The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza. According to reports, 63 individuals remain detained by Hamas.

Nov 20, 2024 18:25

Rafael Llanes

Church and World•Vatican Diplomacy

60th Anniversary of the Holy See’s Membership in the United Nations Organization

It was the UN’s Secretary General, U Thant, a practicing Buddhist, who promoted its presence, along with that of other faith communities, to foment their role as intermediaries between the superpowers.

Nov 03, 2024 07:21

Rafael Llanes

Religious Freedom

New Report Shows Increase in Persecution Against Christians in China

The report reflects that «the Chinese government’s persecution against the Chinese Catholic Church is directed against the hierarchs who resist the control of the Chinese Communist Party over religious affairs.»

Nov 03, 2024 07:17

Rafael Llanes

Testimonies

Mel Gibson’s Series on Christians’ Victory Against Ottoman Muslims in Malta

The defense of the island with thick bastions and stone fortresses lacked gunpowder, but had a lot of faith in the heart.

Nov 02, 2024 07:25

Rafael Llanes

Local Church

France: There Will Be No Entrance Fee to Notre Dame Cathedral: The Church Rejects The Government’s Proposal

The French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, proposed on October 24 to charge entry for tourists who visit the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris, restored after the 2019 fire and which will reopen in December. The proposal has been rejected by the Church.

Oct 31, 2024 07:26

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Woman

Male Self-Perceived Female Beats 14-Year-Old Girl in Sport: The Story of One Who Could Be Your Daughter

The transgender runner’s trainer heard Annaleigh’s complaints and those of her family members and threatened them with lawsuits. It was devastating for the young girl. ”It was like saying to us ‘Shut up, stop complaining and put up with it.’” She added, very emotional, “that’s why I’m speaking here. Our voice, as women athletes, must be heard, because we are the only ones personally affected.”

Oct 28, 2024 15:45

Rafael Llanes

Gender Ideology•Young People

Study Shows That Trans Young People Increasingly Want to Return to Their Original Biological Sex

Researchers from the University of the Basque Country advocate comprehensive support for those affected instead of administering hormones prematurely.

Oct 28, 2024 15:43

Rafael Llanes

Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Work Stolen from the Roman Catacombs Is Recovered by the Dutch Government and Returned to the Vatican

The Vatican received the work, which has a funerary inscription of late Antiquity, of great historical and religious relevance.

Oct 27, 2024 10:10

Rafael Llanes

Testimonies•Vatican City

Vatican: Funeral Is Held for Homeless Man

Miloslaw lived for one year in the Palazzo Migliori, a Vatican dormitory, created by Pope Francis, for twenty homeless people. He died at the end of August but his funeral was postponed until October, due to bureaucratic procedures as he was a foreigner.

Oct 25, 2024 10:06

Rafael Llanes

Cardinals and Bishops

Cardinal Asks for Exemption from Dressing Like Cardinal

Father Radcliffe has sparked controversy for his support of relations between same-sex individuals and some positions promoting the LGBTI ideology.

Oct 23, 2024 11:28

Rafael Llanes

Justice and Peace•Pope Francis•Vatican Diplomacy

Pope sends cardinal to Moscow to continue mediation over Ukraine war

Vatican Steps Up Peace Efforts in Ukraine as Cardinal Zuppi Meets with Russian Officials

Oct 21, 2024 18:04

Rafael Llanes

Dicasteries

Vatican Publishes Document on Migrations of Eastern Catholics

A Document is sought that will facilitate understanding among Churches of different Rites, reflecting on important questions, such as: what are Latin Bishops requested to do regarding the Eastern faithful present in their dioceses’ and without their own hierarch? How to help an Eastern Pastor working to reach them?

Oct 14, 2024 07:07

Rafael Llanes