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South Sudanese Official Urges Media Authority to Help Journalists Cover Ecumenical Trip
A government official in South Sudan has urged the Media Authority in the East-Central African nation to support local journalists to “broadly” cover the envisioned July ecumenical visit that is to involve Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace.
Ask the Lord for the Gift of Peace: Pope Francis
An estimated 25,000 people gathered in St. Peter's Square in Rome on Sunday to hear Pope Francis' Regina Caeli reflections on Jesus' words, “My peace I give to you” (Jn 14:27).
Life "is always sacred and inviolable", Pope Francis Says
Pope Francis praised a pro-life event in Rome and offered comments defending the dignity of life on Sunday.
Missionary Priest in South Sudan Lauds “ecumenical approach” of Planned Papal Trip
A Catholic Missionary Priest serving in South Sudan has lauded the “ecumenical approach” of the planned pastoral trip of Pope Francis, the Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, and the Moderator of the Church of Scotland, Jim Wallace to the East-Central African nation.
Launch of Superiors’ Conference of Southern Africa “a historic moment for church”: Nun
A Catholic Nun in South Africa has lauded the establishment of the Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) and described the initiative as “a historic moment” for the Church in the region and “a dream come true”.
Catholic Schools Should Not be Christian in Name Only: Pope Francis
The pope spoke to the De La Salle Christian Brothers.
Pope Francis “confirmed that he is coming” Despite Knee Pain: Cardinal in DR Congo
Pope Francis is expected to visit the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July despite his health challenges, especially the pain in his knee, the Cardinal in the Central African nation has said.
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in South Africans’ Lives: Apostolic Nuncio
Pope Francis “has shown extraordinary interest” in the lives of South Africans amid life threatening experiences, including last year's civil unrest and recent floods, the Apostolic Nuncio in South Africa has said.
Pope Francis Coming to “comfort all victims of insecurity”: Catholic Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of Butembo-Beni Diocese in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has said the planned pastoral visit to the country will “comfort all victims of insecurity”.
Pope Francis Changes Rules for Major Superiors of Religious Orders
The change allows religious brothers who are not priests to lead their religious communities with Vatican permission.
St. Charles de Foucauld’s Spirituality Helped me Through a Crisis: Pope Francis
The pope canonized the French explorer on May 15.
Pope Francis “is St. Peter coming to us, to confirm us in the faith”: Bishop in DR Congo
The Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has expressed joy as the Central African nation awaits the visit of Pope Francis, noting that the visit signifies the coming of St. Peter “to confirm us in the faith”.
Nuncio to South Sudan Says Planned Ecumenical Visit “a moment of grace for all of us”
The representative of the Holy Father in South Sudan has said that the planned ecumenical visit to the East-Central African nation is “a moment of grace” for the people of God in the country.
Pope Francis Offers Guidance to Young Christians in Politics
The pope was speaking to members of the Chemin Neuf Politics Fraternity.
Religious Men, Women, Priests, Lay Man among 10 New Saints Canonized at Vatican
It was the Church’s first canonization since October 2019.
Pope Francis Decries Low Birth Rate in the West, Says “impoverishing everyone’s future”
‘Italy, Europe, and the West are impoverishing their futures,’ the pope said.
Pope Francis Says Family Life More Tested than Ever Before
The pope was speaking to moral theologians.
Anglicans are "valued traveling companions": Pope Francis
The pope was speaking with members of the Anglican-Roman Catholic International Dialogue Commission (ARCIC).
Migrants and Refugees Have "enormous potential" to Help Society: Pope Francis
The pope made the comment in his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2022.
Pope Francis Meets Wives of Ukrainian Soldiers Fighting to Defend Mariupol
‘You are our last hope. We hope that you can save their lives. Please don’t let them die.’
