Scottish Bishops: ‘Put life at centre in upcoming elections’
The Bishops of Scotland call on Catholics to put human life and dignity at the centre in next elections.
35 years since Pope St John Paul II’s historic visit to Rome’s Synagogue
Pope St John Paul II’s historic visit to Rome’s Synagogue 35 years ago marked a new chapter in Catholic-Jewish relations.
Myanmar: military raids on places of worship deplored
In the Myanmar military’s crackdown against opponents of its Feb. 1 coup, places of worship of all religious affiliations are being targeted with raids by security forces in search of protesters, alleged illegal activities or insurgents.
CAFOD: Marginalized communities hardest hit by pandemic in Brazil
As the death toll from Covid-19 continues to rise in Brazil, the UK-based Catholic relief agency CAFOD says marginalized communities are exceptionally hard hit by the pandemic.
Northern Ireland: Churches urge politicians to uphold Good Friday Agreement
Irish Christian leaders are appealing to politicians to preserve the Good Friday Agreement, following days of violent protests on the streets of Northern Ireland.
Pope: St Teresa of Ávila shows importance of women in Church and society
Pope Francis marks the 50th anniversary of the proclamation of Saint Teresa of Ávila as a Doctor of the Church, and stresses her importance even today, especially in highlighting the role of women in the Church and in society.
Guillermo Lasso is Ecuador’s new President
Former banker, the conservative Guillermo Lasso has won the Presidency of Ecuador on his third attempt, in a second round runoff.
Cameroon: caring for creation a way to combat malnutrition
Thirty-nine per cent of Cameroon’s population lives below the poverty line. Caritas Yagoua has launched a project to combat child malnutrition using moringa leaves and seeds which are rich in protein, vitamins and trace minerals. Italian missionary and project coordinator Fabio Mussi says he hears Pope Francis speaking directly to him through “Laudato si’”.
European Churches celebrate 20th anniversary of ‘Charta Oecumenica’
Churches in Europe are preparing to celebrate 20 years since the signing of the European Ecumenical Charter, with Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco and others thanking God for the advances made by the global ecumenical movement.
Kenya: Bishops against closure of refugee camps
Kenyan Bishops have appealed to their government not to close Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps.
