Cardinals and Bishops•Justice and Peace•Pope Francis

Ukrainian Greek Catholic Leader Briefs Pope Francis on War-Torn Nation’s Struggles Ahead of Winter

Shevchuk also shared updates on the life of the Ukrainian Church amidst these challenges. He presented the results of the Ukrainian Bishops’ Synod held in July, which focused on evangelization in a time of war.

Oct 10, 2024 07:00

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Local Church•Pope Francis

Pope Intervenes in Battle of Bishop of Barbastro Against the Opus Dei with the Appointment of a Pontifical Commissioner

The conflict between the bishopric of Barbastro-Monzón against Opus Dei dates back to 2013.

Oct 09, 2024 06:49

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Vatican City

Vatican Makes Known Names of Writers of Final Document of Synod on Synodality

3 women on the final editorial committee

Oct 09, 2024 06:46

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General Audience•Pope Francis

2 ways in which the Holy Spirit works for the unity of the Church, according to the Pope

Pope’s General Audience, October 9, 2024 on the Holy Spirit who assures the universality and unity of the Church

Oct 09, 2024 06:43

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Canada’s Historic Churches Under Fire: A Crisis Ignored by Many

The origins of this wave of church destruction can be traced back to 2021, when ground-penetrating radar purportedly identified potential burial sites of Indigenous children at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia.

Oct 09, 2024 06:39

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Justice and Peace•Religious Freedom

Chinese Communist government replaces church crosses with Communist Party leader

Chinese Communist Party’s Tightening Grip on Religious Freedom Sparks Global Concerns

Oct 08, 2024 23:48

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Religious Freedom

Zhu Bin: Christian School Founder Detained in Beijing

After years of harassment, the fiercely independent educator, dissident, and poet was arrested on September 29.

Oct 08, 2024 23:46

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Jubilee 2025•Vatican City

From October 27 the Baldachin of Saint Peter’s Basilica Will Be Able to Be Seen Again

The Renaissance of St. Peter’s Baldachin: Beauty Restored for the Jubilee of Hope

Oct 08, 2024 06:53

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Holy Land•Local Church

Crisis in Lebanon: Christians open their doors to thousands fleeing bombardments

The Israeli bombardments are targeting strategic zones in the south of his archdiocese, notably the region around Baalbek, which is considered to contain Hezbollah bases, but at the same time, the strikes are hitting villages where Christians and Muslims co-exist.

Oct 08, 2024 06:49

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Holy Land•Justice and Peace

Churches welcomes UN resolution calling for end to Israel’s occupation of Palestine

The UNGA resolution represents the will of the international community to confront core issues, including the rights and sovereignty of the Palestinian people and the need to end the cycles of violence that continue to devastate Palestinians and Israelis alike.

Oct 07, 2024 06:37

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Holy Land•Pope Francis

One year after Israel’s war against Hamas: the Pope’s letter to Catholics living in the Middle East

Letter of the Holy Father to the Catholics of the Middle East

Oct 07, 2024 06:23

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Dicasteries•Young People

International Youth Advisory Board (IYAB): appointments for the next three years

The group will play an important advisory and proactive role, collaborating in synodal style with the Dicastery, to further explore issues related to the pastoral care for youth and other topics of more general interest

Oct 07, 2024 06:21

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