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Pope’s condolence for India’s flood victims

Vatican Secretary of State, Card. Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram to local authorities in India, expressing the condolence of Pope Francis for the flood victims. 

Pope recalls 70th Anniversary of Geneva Conventions

Pope Francis recalls the importance of the 1949 Geneva Conventions, especially for those affected by armed conflict. 

Pope at Angelus: Be ready for the final encounter with the Lord

Pope Francis reflects on this Sunday’s Gospel and on Jesus’ call to be vigilant and to “light our lamps” as we await the final encounter with the Father. 

Pope Francis renews the Statutes of the Vatican Bank (IOR)

Pope Francis approves the renewed Statutes for the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR). These include the appointment of an external auditor and new ... 

Pope: isolationism and populism lead to war

In an interview with the Italian daily La Stampa-Vatican Insider, Pope Francis says that Europe needs to respect identities of peoples without closing itself ... 

Vatican Bank (IOR): greater fidelity to its original mission

Vatican Media’s Editorial Director explains how the Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) is being renewed through greater attention to ethics, staff, time ... 

Bishop appeals for dialogue, peace in Kashmir

In an interview to the Vatican newspaper, “L'Osservatore Romano”, Indian Bishop Ivan Pereira of Jammu-Srinagar appeals for peace in Jammu and Kashmir after its ... 

Cardinal Obeso Rivera of Mexico dead at 87

The emeritus Archbishop of Xalapa, Mexico, has died. He was created a cardinal by Pope Francis in the consistory of 28 June 2018. 

Indian Church’s “Black Day” protest for Dalit Christians, Muslims

A 1950 Constitution Order grants benefits to Hindu, Sikh and Buddhist Dalits but discriminates against Christians and Muslims. 

US bishops urge Americans to refrain from hate-filled speech

The Catholic Bishops of the United States urge Americans to unite following recent hate-motivated violence, and ask all to refrain from using racist and ... 

World Council of Churches denounces attack on mosque in Norway

The General Secretary of the WCC denounces the attack on a mosque in Oslo and urges people to stand together in prayer. 

The Geneva Conventions turn 70

The Geneva Conventions mark their 70th anniversary on Monday. Pope Francis has said he hopes this anniversary will “make states increasingly aware of the ...