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- Catholics mark birth centenary of Bangladesh’s first sainthood candidate
- ‘Wells of Hope’: Christians, Muslims fighting trafficking together
- Middle East: Multiple possibilities for transmission of faith
- Pope to Orthodox priests and monks: May we share gifts of the Holy Spirit
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Ethiopia’s Cardinal urges repentance during Lent
Ethiopia’s Archbishop of Addis Ababa, Cardinal Berhaneyesus Souraphiel C.M., is marking the start of Lent by calling on Ethiopians to pray for conversion of heart.
Habtamu Abrdew Beture - Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
In his Lenten…
Mexican bishops appeal for the safety and dignity of women and girls
Mexican bishops are calling for respect for women, for the promotion of their dignity, and for the defence of their freedom and integrity.
By Linda Bordoni
The Catholic bishops of Mexico have released a statement in which they…
Catholic Relief Services rolls out Lenten campaign
The initiative called the “Rice Bowl” aims to "reflect on the challenge of world hunger and the responsibility of each individual to respond to the needs of the global human family".
By Vatican News
This Lent people around the…
Pope Francis appeals for an end to suffering in Syria
Pope Francis during the Angelus in the southern Italian city of Bari urges the actors involved in the Syrian conflict and the international community “to silence the noise of weapons and to listen to the cries of the weak and…
Catholics mark birth centenary of Bangladesh’s first sainthood candidate
Archbishop Ganguly, the first native Bengali Archbishop of Dhaka, was known for his humility, modesty and love for the poor. His sainthood cause was initiated in 2006.
By Robin Gomes
Thousands of Catholics in Bangladesh joined…
‘Wells of Hope’: Christians, Muslims fighting trafficking together
“Wells of Hope” is the title of a documentary, released on Friday in Rome that shows the work done by women of different faiths to combat human trafficking in countries affected by war in the Middle East.
By Linda Bordoni
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Middle East: Multiple possibilities for transmission of faith
On the sidelines of a peace meeting in the Italian city of Bari, Fr. Francesco Patton speaks on the peculiarities of the transmission of the faith to the younger generation in the Middle East.
By Benedict Mayaki
In an interview…
Pope to Orthodox priests and monks: May we share gifts of the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis greets participants in a study visit of young priests and monks of the Oriental Orthodox Churches, and encourages them to share the gift of the Spirit as they learn more about the Catholic Church.
By Devin Watkins
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Pope’s condolence for victims of shooting in Germany
Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin has sent a message on behalf of Pope Francis, expressing his sorrow for those killed and their families, in the shooting in Hanau.
By Robin Gomes
Pope Francis has expressed…
Indian martyr, Devasahayam, cleared for sainthood
Pope Francis has approved two candidates for canonization, including Devasahayam Pillai of India, an 18th-century Hindu convert to Catholicism.
By Robin Gomes
Pope Francis on Friday authorized the Congregation for the Causes of…