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Pilgrims walk distances to reach Uganda’s Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo.

Christian pilgrims from across Uganda have started to arrive at Namugongo Catholic Shrine ahead of the commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs on 3rd June 2023.

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UN talks to end global plastic pollution resume in Paris

A United Nations committee is meeting in Paris on Monday to work on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution as pressure mounts to curb production of fossil fuel-based plastics.

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Pope awards Paul VI International Prize to Italian President

Pope Francis awards Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, the Paul VI International Prize, commending him for his service and responsibility.

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Good Samaritan offers inspiration for those who "inhabit" social media

"Towards Full Presence" is the title of a document released by the Dicastery for Communication that offers a pastoral reflection on people's engagement in the digital world. The publication aims to generate a dialogue on how to make this ecosystem more human. #FullyPresent

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Pope to African children: Be ambassadors of peace

Pope Francis meets some 1,500 African children accompanied by their parents and respective ambassadors on the occasion of the annual Africa Day and encourages them to continue pursuing their dreams for peace and a better future in in their countries.

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Experiencing love in communion with Christ

Sr. Paras, the local community superior of Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus in Intramuros, Philippines, encourages people to let love flow in our words and actions and be engaged with Christ in our daily lives.

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Pope to Barnabites: Run like mad toward God and toward others

Taking a phrase from their founder, St Anthony Maria Zeccariah, Pope Francis encourages members of the Barnabite religious family to “run” like madmen “towards God and towards others.”

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Pope to Polish children with cancer: God loves you and is by your side

Pope Francis receives in audience a group of Polish children with cancer and reminds them that Jesus and Mary are always by their side.

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UNICEF ‘concerned’ for Filipino children amid ‘super typhoon’ Mawar

UNICEF is committed and ready to provide support to the Philippine Government as “super typhoon” Mawar closes in on the country, the UN agency says.

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Pope appeals for solidarity for communities affected by Cyclone Mocha

Pope Francis launches an appeal to authorities to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid to peoples struck by a powerful cyclone in the Bay of Bengal that has wreaked death and destruction in areas between Myanmar and Bangladesh.

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