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Benedictine Sisters close facilities in Kenyan region due to violence
Posted on 06/3/2025 03:12 AM ()
Following the murders of two priests in the Kerio Valley, the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart close their facilities in that region of Kenya.
Denver Archbishop calls for end to violence that ‘only fuels hatred’
Posted on 06/3/2025 01:44 AM ()
Expressing his deep sadness at news of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, the Archbishop of Denver, Samuel Aquila, calls for prayers for victims, saying, “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.”
Polish religious sisters organize lay faithful to pray for priests
Posted on 06/3/2025 01:07 AM ()
For 26 years, the Bethany Mission to Support Priests has united lay people and clergy to pray together for priests. Sr. Daria Tyborska says the initiative reminds the faithful that their job is to pray for priests, not just complain about them or focus on their mistakes.
Disastrous flooding adds to Myanmar's humanitarian emergency
Posted on 06/3/2025 01:02 AM ()
The already-dramatic humanitarian emergency in Myanmar has been intensified by heavy flooding in the north of the country.
Pope Leo XIV honours Blessed Iuliu Hossu as a prophet of hope
Posted on 06/2/2025 08:17 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Blessed Iuliu Hossu, recalling his heroic defense of Jews during WWII and his unwavering faith under Communist persecution.
Ukrainian-Russian peace talks held despite fighting
Posted on 06/2/2025 06:31 AM ()
Another round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has begun in Istanbul, Turkey, despite new reports of Russian attacks hitting Ukraine after Kyiv hit Russia with drones.
Chicago set to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 06/2/2025 04:45 AM ()
The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city's Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son.
Pope appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as Director of Vatican Healthcare Services
Posted on 06/2/2025 04:35 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as the head of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican, who had thus far been serving as the deputy director of the body responsible for safeguarding public hygiene and health within the territory of Vatican City State.
Pope Leo invites lay faithful to join in mission to families
Posted on 06/2/2025 03:40 AM ()
Addressing a seminar on “Evangelizing with Families of Today and Tomorrow,” Pope Leo XIV calls on the faithful – clergy and laity – to be “fishers of families” by promoting an encounter with God.
Poland votes in presidential poll
Posted on 06/1/2025 07:52 AM ()
Poland has begun voting in a tight runoff vote for the presidency, with opinion polls showing a close race between a liberal and a nationalist.