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Pope at Audience: Church a ‘field hospital’ that cares for sick

At the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis says the Church is like “a field hospital” that must care for the sick, even when our actions incite envy and hatred in others. 

Pope prays for peace ahead of 80th anniversary of World War II outbreak

Pope Francis prays that the 80th anniversary of the start of World War II, which falls on 1 September, may be an opportunity to reflect on the horrors of war. 

Pope invites Paraguay youth to bring Gospel to the poorest

Pope Francis sends his greetings to the young people of Paraguay, urging them to embrace Jesus Christ and to be missionary disciples. 

Cardinal Silvestrini of Italy passes away 

Italian Cardinal Achille Silvestrini, the Prefect Emeritus of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches died in Rome on Thursday., 29 August. He was 95. 

China, second bishop consecrated under Sino-Holy See agreement 

The Vatican on Wednesday confirmed the second episcopal consecration in China under last year's Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and China. Monsignor ... 

China, consecration of first bishop following Provisional Agreement

The director of the Vatican Press Office, Matteo Bruni, confirms that Msgr. Antonio Yao Shun has been consecrated bishop with a Pontifical Mandate 

Parolin: deepening of liturgy enables us to love our brothers and sisters

In a Letter to the 70th National Liturgical Week of Italy, Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, conveyed the Pope's greeting and message to the ... 

Eritrea: 150 Christians arrested on account of their faith 

Eritrea’s government has arrested 150 Christians in just 3 months, while dragging others before courts and asking them to "renounce Christ”. 

Hinder: conflict threatens Yemen’s unity while people continue to suffer 

With new developments in the civil war in Yemen, the situation has become even more complicated and dramatic, while innocent civilians continue to suffer, ... 

Congo Bishops welcome formation of new government

The Congolese Bishops' Conference welcomes the formation of a new coalition government following controversial December elections and says it is ready to ... 

Missionaries of Charity celebrate Mother Teresa’s 109th birthday

The Missionaries of Charity (MC) nuns on Monday celebrated the 109th birthday of their founder, Mother Teresa, recalling her fidelity to Christ of which was ... 

Anglican head visits Sri Lanka, mourns Easter Sunday victims 

Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury is on a three-day visit to Sri Lanka to show his solidarity with the Christians and people of the country, following ... 

Opposition responds to move to prorogue UK Parliament

Political opposition to Prime Minister Boris Johnson's move to suspend Parliament crystalized Thursday amid protests, legal action and a petition to block the ... 

Syria: Children’s charity voices alarm at child deaths in Idlib

Save the Children expresses grave concern at the number of children being killed due to ongoing fighting in the Syrian province of Idlib.