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Pope prays for dialogue over conflict in the Middle East
Posted on 04/21/2024 03:48 AM ()
Pope Francis issues a heartfelt plea for peace in Palestine, Israel, and Ukraine, urging dialogue over conflict and remembering the suffering of those affected.
Pope at Regina Coeli: Jesus the Good Shepherd awaits us with open arms
Posted on 04/21/2024 03:24 AM ()
At the Regina Coeli on Good Shepherd Sunday, Pope Francis reminds us that Jesus loves us without limit, giving His life for us. He prays that we may go meet the Lord and allow ourselves "to be welcomed and lifted up by the loving arms of our Good Shepherd."
Called to sow seeds of hope and to build peace
Posted on 04/21/2024 02:43 AM ()
The Fourth Sunday of Easter also known as the Good Shepherd Sunday is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year marks the 61st anniversary of this event which was initiated by Pope Paul VI during the Second Vatican Council in 1964.
Ukraine: The United Nations fears mounting death toll in children
Posted on 04/20/2024 06:48 AM ()
The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has expressed concern about the mounting death toll among children in Ukraine after the war against Russia entered its third year. UNICEF announced at least eight people, including children, were killed in the eastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro by a suspected Russian air strike.
Fears of disease loom in Gaza
Posted on 04/20/2024 06:09 AM ()
The UN relief agency for Palestinians says the threat of disease outbreaks in Gaza is growing as winter ends and temperatures rise.
Lord's Day Reflection: '‘I am the Good Shepherd’
Posted on 04/20/2024 06:00 AM ()
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Edmund Power, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “I am the Good Shepherd".
Pope Francis receives Prime Minister of Belize
Posted on 04/20/2024 05:49 AM ()
Pope Francis receives John Briceño, the Prime Minister of Belize, at an Audience in the Vatican on Saturday
Cardinal Parolin: Avoid escalation in Middle East conflicts
Posted on 04/20/2024 04:20 AM ()
On the sidelines of an Agidae conference at the Pontifical Urban University, Cardinal Pietro Parolin comments on the recent news from the Middle East region, saying everyone is working to ensure the conflict does not escalate.
Pope remembers Pius VII, a man of communion in difficult times
Posted on 04/20/2024 03:55 AM ()
Pope Francis invites Italian pilgrims from the Dioceses of Cesena-Sarsina, Savona, Imola and Tivoli Pope Francis to heed the legacy of the Servant of God Pope Pius VII, a courageous witness of the Gospel in times of struggles and divisions.
Pope to future priests: Become shepherds with Christ's loving heart
Posted on 04/20/2024 03:02 AM ()
With Christ's loving heart, open arms and with a smile, be shepherds to your people, suggests Pope Francis when addressing seminarians of Seville, Spain, on the eve of Good Shepherd Sunday.