Local Church

USA: Bishops publish national synthesis for the interim stage of the 2021-2024 Synod

The National Synthesis for the Interim Stage will, along with the contributions of episcopal conferences worldwide, form the basis of the work to be engaged by the Catholic Church until the Second Session of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod in October 2024.

May 28, 2024 15:51

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Vatican City•Vatican Diplomacy

Positive Progress Report for the Vatican at Moneyval Meeting

The findings of this new report were overwhelmingly positive

May 28, 2024 15:45

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Persecuted Christians•Religious Freedom

Violent Attack on Pakistani Shoe Factory Owner Over Blasphemy Allegations

A frenzied mob descended on Masih’s family, looting and setting fire to their factory and home. While ten family members managed to escape unharmed, Nazir Gill Masih suffered severe injuries from the assault before police intervened and transported him to a hospital for urgent medical treatment.

May 27, 2024 17:59

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Pope Francis

3 fundamental characteristics of the divine mission: the Trinity explained to missionaries

Speech to the participants in the General Assembly of the Pontifical Mission Societies

May 26, 2024 17:51

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Pope Francis•Young People

3 elements that should not be missing in youth ministry explained by Pope Francis

Address to the participants in the International Congress on Youth Ministry, promoted by the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life

May 26, 2024 17:47

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Good News•Rome•Vocations

Opus Dei gives to the Church 29 new priests from 19 countries

At the end of the ceremony, the Prelate of Opus Dei, Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz, expressed his gratitude and affection for the new priests and their families

May 26, 2024 17:41

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Analysis Opinion

ANALYSIS: Towards a One World Government? General Assembly negotiates the future of the UN

The stage is set for some of the most consequential negotiations at the United Nations in perhaps a generation. The “Pact for the Future” would expand the powers and reach of the United Nations system, while the “Global Digital Compact” would govern digital technology, including emerging artificial intelligence for the whole world.

May 26, 2024 17:04

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Pope Francis

The Pope’s Words About Doctors That Should Be Read by Those Dedicated to the Health Sector

Speech to participants in the International Meeting promoted by “Somos Community Care”

May 25, 2024 11:45

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Spirituality

Trinity: God is love

Commentary on the Gospel of Sunday, May 26, 2024. SS. Trinity

May 23, 2024 17:35

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Local Church•Persecuted Christians

Nigeria: another priest kidnapped

Just a few days earlier another Catholic priest had been kidnapped in Nigeria.

May 23, 2024 17:23

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Pope Francis•Vatican City

Pope Francis participated in the closing of the International Meeting of Meaning and launched the University of Meaning

With a day full of emotions, the International Meeting of Meaning concluded, an initiative organized by Scholas Occurrentes and the Development Bank of Latin America and the Caribbean (CAF) in response to Pope Francis’ call.

May 23, 2024 17:20

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Holy Land•Local Church•Testimonies

Catholic Bishop of Jerusalem Tells How Christians Suffer Israeli Invasion of Gaza

Statements by Bishop Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, on Christian victims of the armed conflict

May 23, 2024 07:03

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