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Upholding the dignity of workers and eradicating child labour
Posted on 05/1/2024 02:07 AM ()
The 1 May is marked annually as International Workers Day, also known as Labour Day. It is a day in which workers are celebrated for their presence, contribution and achievements in society.
Pope denounces arms industry and condemns profitting from death
Posted on 05/1/2024 01:09 AM ()
Pope Francis prays for victims of war in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, and Myanmar, highlighting how, unfortunately, the most profitable investments are those linked to the arms industry.
Pope prays for victims of floods in Kenya
Posted on 05/1/2024 00:38 AM ()
Pope Francis expresses closeness to all those affected by the severe floods that have devastated the East African country of Kenya causing at least 170 deaths, massive displacement and destruction.
Pope at Audience: Faith is first gift of Christian life
Posted on 05/1/2024 00:30 AM ()
Pope Francis continues his series of catecheses on the virtues and vices, focusing this week on faith, the first of the theological virtues.
South Sudan: Where are Fr Luke and his driver?
Posted on 04/30/2024 08:55 AM ()
South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura-Yambio is desperately searching for Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Mr Michael Gbeko. The duo left Nagero County for Tombura on Saturday, 27 April, but did not arrive at their destination. Their whereabouts are unknown.
Faith in action: Church's compassionate aid for migrants in Spain
Posted on 04/30/2024 08:00 AM ()
Catholic-inspired organizations are implementing a series of social programs in Ceuta and Algeciras, assisting those arriving from Africa to enter Europe. One of the greatest challenges is the fight against human trafficking which exposes women to forced prostitution.
Holy See: ‘Birth control is not the key to sustainable development’
Posted on 04/30/2024 07:09 AM ()
As the U.N. marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) this year, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates that promoting birth control policies does not help eradicate world poverty and promote sustainable development.
Pope's May Prayer Intention: For the formation of men and women religious
Posted on 04/30/2024 07:00 AM ()
Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. In his video message, the Pope emphasises the ongoing development of their vocations through grace, prayer, community, and witness to the Gospel.
Pontifical charity provides solar panels to Church in Syria and Lebanon
Posted on 04/30/2024 06:06 AM ()
As electricity prices soar in Syria and Lebanon, Aid to the Church in Need provides solar power to the local church.
South African Bishops saddened by the killing of yet another priest: Fr Paul Tatu
Posted on 04/30/2024 05:37 AM ()
The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) says they are saddened by the tragic death of a Stigmatine priest Fr Paul Tatu of the Archdiocese of Pretoria.