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Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
The Congregation for Divine Worship releases a note laying out the procedures priests around the world are to follow for the distribution of ashes at the start of Lent.
By Vatican News
The health situation caused by Covid-19…
Aftershocks jolt Croatia following massive earthquake
Pope Francis has prayed for victims of Croatia's strongest earthquake on record, which killed at least seven people and injured dozens. Aftershocks jolted central Croatia Wednesday, following the 6.3 magnitude tremor felt in several…
Pope Benedict XVI’s former butler, Paolo Gabriele, dies aged 54
Paolo Gabriele died on Tuesday after a long illness, leaving behind a wife and three children.
By Vatican News
Paolo Gabriele, the former butler of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, died on Tuesday after a long illness, aged 54.
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Pope Francis: We are created to make God’s dreams come true
Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Solemnity of Christ the King on Sunday. In his homily, the Holy Father invites young people we were created “to make God’s dreams come true in this world.”
By Christopher Wells
Pope Francis…
Iraq: An overview of the Church and of the country’s Christian communities
Pope Francis is to undertake the first-ever apostolic journey to Iraq from 5 to 8 March. We offer an overview of the nation's ancient and diverse Christian communities, of their plight and of their challenges.
By Lisa Zengarini
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DRC: Over 20 civilians killed days after slaying of Italian ambassador.
Only days after the fatal attack on the Italian Ambassador, more civilians have since been massacred in the eastern province of the DRC.
Vatican News English Africa
North Kivu, in the eastern province of the Democratic Republic…
US, Mexico ramp up meetings to improve bilateral relations
The leaders of Mexico and the United States are seeking to kick off a new era in bilateral relations, with several high-profile meetings being held around the weekend to discuss topics related to migration.
By James Blears – Mexico…
Pope Francis: ‘A faith without doubts cannot advance’
The Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera releases excerpts from Don Marco Pozza’s new book-length interview with Pope Francis, in which he explores how doubts and crises of faith lead us deeper into the mystery of God.
By Vatican…
Pope Francis prays for people suffering from rare diseases
On World Rare Diseases Day, Pope Francis recalls medical researchers and people suffering from rare diseases, as Cardinal Peter Turkson urges policymakers to guarantee their right to healthcare.
By Devin Watkins
As the world…
Pope appeals for release of 317 schoolgirls kidnapped in Nigeria
Pope Francis joins the Bishops of Nigeria in appealing for the release of 317 schoolgirls who were abducted in northwest Nigeria on Friday.
By Devin Watkins
Speaking at the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis forcefully…
Pope releases theme of Migrants & Refugees Day message
Pope Francis announces the theme for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees to take place on 26 September, which this year is “Towards an ever wider ‘we’.”
By Devin Watkins
The Migrants and Refugees Section of the Dicastery…
Gunmen abduct schoolgirls in Nigeria, yet again.
Unidentified gunmen kidnapped a number of schoolgirls from the town of Jangebe in northwest Nigeria early on Friday.
Vatican News English Africa Services
In a sign of the total breakdown of security in the north of Africa's most…
Emmy award winning priest on the art of preaching
Emmy Award winning producer and presenter Fr Mike Russo talks about his US online and cable TV series, from its beginnings to its it runaway success.
By Lydia O’Kane
What does it take to be a good preacher? That’s what US online…
US-Mexico crisis talks focus on migration
Mexico`s Foreign Minister and The US Secretary of State, hold a virtual meeting about the growing migration crisis in Central America.
By James Blears
Mexican Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard and US Secretary of State Anthony…