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FUNERAL MASS FOR FR. RAPHAEL ADEBAYO Today Thursday 12 January, 2023. 10am. Holy Cross Cathedral,
Pope Francis Beatifies ‘Smiling’ John Paul I Thousands of people gathered in St Peter’s Square on Sunday as Pope Francis presided over the beatification of John Paul I, the so-called “Smiling Pope” who led the Catholic Church for just 33 days before dying in contested circumstances. John Paul I, the son of a bricklayer from
Pope’s September prayer intention: For abolition of the death penalty In his prayer intention for September, Pope Francis calls on all people of good will “to mobilize for the abolition of the death penalty throughout the world.” By Vatican News staff reporter “Each day, there is a growing ‘NO’ to the death penalty around the
‘Rekindle the flame of faith’ At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis says the Gospel provokes change and invites us to conversion, like a fire that warms us with God’s love, burning away our selfishness and moving us to share His love with others. By Vatican News staff writer Greeting pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for
Nicaragua: Police arrest another priest amid growing tensions As relations between the Nicaraguan Church and the Sandinista regime become increasingly strained, another priest has been reportedly arrested by the police. Fr Oscar Danilo Benavidez Tinoco, from the Diocese of Siuna, is been held in a detention centre in Managua, though the reason for his arrest
Ruffini: Connection alone is not enough to communicate Paolo Ruffini, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, addresses this year’s SIGNIS World Congress in Seoul, recalling that “the only way to respond to the challenge of technology is not to think of it as an idol.” By Amedeo Lomonaco There are certain things technology
Ukrainian President thanks Pope Francis for prayers in phone call Pope Francis speaks by phone with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who thanked the Pope for his constant prayers as the nation endures ongoing aggression. By Andrea De Angelis A telephone conversation between Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky took place on Friday, 12
Meet the first Cardinal of East Timor In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, meet Cardinal-elect Virgilio do Carmo da Silva of Dili, who will become East Timor’s first Cardinal at the end of August. By Deborah Castellano Lubov Timor Leste, or East Timor, will receive its first red hat, with Pope Francis’ appointment of
‘Going on mission means giving the best of ourselves and God’s gifts’ – Pope Francis In a video message, Pope Francis encourages a parish group in Argentina who went on mission among indigenous peoples, and recalls that going “on mission” means going out of ourselves to give others the best of ourselves and what God
‘Going on mission means giving the best of ourselves and God’s gifts’ – Pope Francis In a video message, Pope Francis encourages a parish group in Argentina who went on mission among indigenous peoples, and recalls that going “on mission” means going out of ourselves to give others the best of ourselves and what God