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Pope at Angelus: Fire of God’s love burns in charity

At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis reminds us that Jesus brought the fire of God’s love upon earth, to overcome apathy and open our hearts to the needs of others. 

Pope Francis gives boost to popular movements in book preface

Pope Francis writes a preface to a new book compiling 5 years of research into thousands of associations, which he says act as “a lever for profound social ... 

Pope Francis hospital ship brings Word of God, health care to Amazon region

Pope Francis sends a letter of congratulation for a new hospital boat, which arrived on Saturday in the Archdiocese of Belém do Pará in Brazil. 

Message of Pope Francis to the Diocese of Paris: Believers will be builders of a new humanity

On the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis sends a message to the Archbishop Michel Aupetit and the faithful of the Archdiocese ... 

Pope sends video message to new abuse prevention centre in Chile

Pope Francis accompanies the opening of the Cuida Centre for the prevention of abuse in Chile, with a video message in which he thanks those involved in ... 

Pope expresses his closeness to people affected by monsoon rains

Following the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Francis prays for the people of southern Asia affected by floods, and blesses rosaries to be sent to Syria. 

Pope at Angelus on feast of the Assumption: Mary is the “Gate of Heaven”

Pope Francis invites us to “look upwards” because, thanks to Mary’s assumption: “Heaven is open” and we need no longer be afraid. 

Pope writes to people of Genoa one year after collapse of Morandi Bridge

Almost a year has passed since the collapse of the Morandi Bridge, which caused the death of 43 people. Pope Francis remembers that tragic day in a letter sent ... 

Dicastery for Communication encourages African Catholic journalists

The Prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication, Paolo Ruffini, sends a message of encouragement to participants at a seminar in the Ivory Coast for ... 

World youth participate in Korea’s peace pilgrimage to DMZ

More than 90 young Catholics from 15 countries are participating in the annual “Wind of Peace” pilgrimage in South Korea, organized by Seoul Archdiocese. 

Cardinal Bo: Myanmar in desperate need of love, justice, mercy

In a newly released pastoral letter, the Burmese Cardinal Charles Bo reflects on “God’s love for the people and nations of Asia.” 

Bishop of Derry: Building a future of hope in Northern Ireland

50 years on from a key event in Northern Ireland’s conflict, the Bishop of Derry, Donal McKeown reflects on creating hope for the future, ecumenical dialogue ... 

Catholics in Estonia pushing for canonization of Abp. Profittlich

Estonian Catholics are hoping to have their first local saint within a few years, as Archbishop Eduard Profittlich’s cause for canonization nears introduction ... 

US Bishops express concern over new rule regarding public benefits

The United States Catholic Bishops express their concern and opposition to a new ruling that is expected to have negative consequences for families accessing ... 

India's Kerala Church responds to flood emergency 

Father George Vettikattil, who heads the Kerala Social Service Forum that coordinates the Kerala Social Service Societies of the 32 dioceses of southern India’s ... 

Catholic parish secretary murdered in Ivory Coast

A parish secretary is found murdered in her office at a Catholic church, in the Ivory Coast city of Abidjan. 

US envoy in Japan, South Korea amid deepening rift between neighbors

A US-led effort to get North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons will continue this week as US envoy Stephen Biegun holds talks in Japan and South Korea, amid ... 

Terror bombing kills 63 at wedding in Afghanistan

A suicide bomber killed at least 63 people on Saturday at a wedding ceremony in the Afghan capital, Kabul, with the so-called Islamic State claiming ... 

Vandals attack North Macedonia statues amid debate over history

North Macedonia's government faces an uphill battle in efforts to re-label public statues of historical figures, as vandals opposing the move have already ... 

Children at risk due to conflict in Mali, West Africa

A recent UNICEF report reveals a dramatic increase in the number of children murdered, maimed, or recruited into armed groups, in the Republic of Mali. 

Ebola crisis causes rise in number of orphaned children in DRC

The number of children orphaned or left alone as a result of the Ebola crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo is growing at the same rate as the epidemic. 

Greece: major wildfire ‘brought under control’

Greek firefighters bring a major wildfire under control north of Athens, as at least four villages are evacuated and many acres of pine woods and olive groves ... 

World Elephant Day: extinction versus the environment

On August 12 the world celebrated a day dedicated to elephants. An opportunity to reflect on how the risk of their extinction affects climate change and global ...