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Lord's Day Reflection: 'A Divine Encounter'
Posted on 04/14/2024 00:01 AM ()
As the Church marks the Third Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: "A Divine Encounter".
Radio Maria's accounts blocked in Nicaragua
Posted on 04/13/2024 07:22 AM ()
Radio Maria radio station has announced that it can no longer access its savings at the Banco de la Producción.
Pope Francis offers consolation and prayers to victims of Sydney attack
Posted on 04/13/2024 07:08 AM ()
In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis says he is "deeply saddened" by an attack at a Sydney, Australia, shopping centre that left six people dead. He assures the victims of his prayers and spiritual closeness.
Holy See Press Office declaration on dismissal of nun in France
Posted on 04/13/2024 05:50 AM ()
Matteo Bruni, the Director of the Holy See Press Office, responds to questions from journalists about the dismissal of Sabine de la Valette, formerly Sister Marie Ferréol.
Pope to Italian scouts: ‘We must defend the dignity of all human life’
Posted on 04/13/2024 04:07 AM ()
As the Italian Catholic Movement of Adult Scouts (MASCI) celebrates 70 years of foundation, Pope Francis encourages them to continue to stay true to their founding values of community, education, service, and care for human life and our common home.
Iranian action on Israel expected, says US President
Posted on 04/13/2024 04:07 AM ()
President Biden has urged Iran not to attack Israel in retaliation for last weeks deadly strike on an Iranian diplomatic compound in Syria.
Pope Francis approves decrees for new Italian Saint and two Blesseds from Spain
Posted on 04/13/2024 03:56 AM ()
Pope Francis approves the canonization of the foundress of the Oblates of the Holy Spirit and the beatfication of a priest and a layman murdered in 1936 during the Spanish Civil War.
Pope: Like our cities, we build future with an eye to the past
Posted on 04/13/2024 01:59 AM ()
Meeting with members of the Spanish World Heritage Cities Group, Pope Francis says people build their cities and cultures by mixing faith in God with their historical situations.
Young people of St. Francis look to a better world
Posted on 04/13/2024 01:29 AM ()
Amid celebrations for the eighth centenary of St. Francis of Assisi's stigmata, hundreds of young people gather in Florence until Sunday to look at the future through the eyes of the great saint.
Pope: Stop the war in the Middle East, don't allow it to spread
Posted on 04/12/2024 10:13 AM ()
In a message to Muslims for the conclusion of Ramadan, Pope Francis shares his desire for peace in Palestine, Israel, Syria and Lebanon and appeals to all men and women of goodwill to not “allow the flames of resentment, driven by the ominous winds of the arms race, to flare up", calling on leaders to stop the fighting and prevent a possible spread of the war.