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Ex-officer Derek Chauvin is convicted for the murder of George Floyd. Almost a year since his murder, jurors have found Derek Chauvin guilty of all three charges over George Floyd's death. These are, second degree murder,…

Over the weekend, a media refresher workshop for Togolese Catholic Radio Sainte Thérèse staff was held at the Sokodé Diocesan centre in Kédia. Fr. Moise Dadja– Sokodé, Togo The workshop for the staff of the Sokodé Diocesan Radio…

Centro Astalli, the Italian branch of the Jesuit Refugee Service, presented its Annual Report 2021 at a virtual event on Tuesday. By Robin Gomes Refugees and migrants are often blamed for problems in host societies but the Jesuit…

International pastoral aid organization Aid to the Church in Need says religious freedom is severely violated in one out of every three countries. By Vatican News staff reporter The pontifical foundation Aid to the Church in Need…

Capuchin friar, Benedict Ayodi, heads The Global Catholic Climate Movement in Africa. He tells Vatican News about his efforts to share and promote reforestation projects and raise awareness of integral ecology in his country and throughout…

The Bishops of Costa Rica organize a Day of Prayer this 22 April for all those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic in the country. By Vatican News staff reporter A special "Day of Prayer for the situation caused by the Covid-19…

The Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh, Ireland, has highlighted the importance of peaceful family bonds which foster healthy relationships between parents and children ahead of the International Parental Alienation Awareness Day slated for 25…

Top advisers to the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, France, and Germany have begun consultations on holding a possible summit aimed at easing tensions over the conflict in eastern Ukraine. The proposed meeting comes amid a massive Russian…

Created a cardinal by Pope Francis in 2016, the retired bishop of Mohale’s Hoek died on Saturday, April 17, at the age of 91. By Robin Gomes Cardinal Sebastian Koto Khoarai was born on September 11, 1929, in Koaling, in the…

Pope Francis will ordain nine deacons to the priesthood at St. Peter's Basilica on Sunday, 25 April. All nine of them are currently on retreat in preparation for their priestly ordination. By Vatican News staff writer Pope…