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Botswana: The Faithful of Francistown mourn the sudden death of Bishop Rebello SVD
Posted on 05/5/2024 02:00 AM ()
The Catholic faithful of the Diocese of Francistown in Botswana are saddened by the unexpected death of their shepherd, Bishop Anthony Pascal Rebello SVD, who died on Saturday morning.
Panamanians head to polls for presidential election
Posted on 05/5/2024 01:39 AM ()
Panama goes to the polls today to choose a new president after the Electoral Tribunal ruled that the front-runner can compete, replacing a former President who is forbidden from running after a conviction for money laundering.
Gaza truce talks continue in Cairo
Posted on 05/4/2024 07:55 AM ()
Egyptian TV reports mediators and Hamas have reached an agreement on several issues regarding a potential ceasefire in Gaza.
Floods cause major damage in Southern Brazil
Posted on 05/4/2024 07:37 AM ()
Southern Brazil is engulfed by the heaviest and most persistent flooding for decades, which has killed scores of people with many more missing.
Lord's Day Reflection: God is Love
Posted on 05/4/2024 06:40 AM ()
As the Church marks the Sixth Sunday of Easter, Fr Luke Gregory, ofm, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “God is love".
Pope Francis meets with the President of the Swiss Confederation
Posted on 05/4/2024 05:23 AM ()
Pope Francis welcomes the President of the Swiss Confederation, Viola Amherd, on Saturday morning. Following their meeting, President Amherd visited the Secretariat of State where discussions focused on various international crises and efforts for diplomatic solutions leading to a cessation of hostilities as soon as possible.
Pope welcomes pilgrims from Amsterdam soon to mark 750th anniversary
Posted on 05/4/2024 05:06 AM ()
Pope Francis welcomes pilgrims visiting from Amsterdam as the Netherlands' capital is set to mark its 750th anniversary year starting at the end of October 2024.
Pope Francis: 'Rediscover the practice of reparation to the Sacred Heart '
Posted on 05/4/2024 05:03 AM ()
Meeting with participants in a conference organized in Rome on the occasion of the Jubilee celebrations of the apparitions and subsequent devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Francis calls for a rediscovery of this Christian practice of reparation.
Fr. Patton: Holy Land needs leaders to commit to reconciliation
Posted on 05/4/2024 05:00 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican Media, the Custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, discusses the wounds caused by the war, the Two-State solution, the role of Christians, and paths to peace.
Pope: Couples need Church's help
Posted on 05/4/2024 03:00 AM ()
Pope Francis thanks the Teams of Our Lady International Catholic Movement dedicated to helping Christian couples for their efforts, stressing that safeguarding marriage safeguards families, and that young couples should not be left alone but must be bolstered by Christ, community and prayer.