Are you unable to see the newsletter? Watch online Newsletter 09/01/2020 In his annual address to members of the diplomatic corps at the beginning of the new year, Pope Francis says the heightening of tensions between Iran and the United States “risks… compromising the gradual process of rebuilding in Iraq, as well as setting the groundwork for a vaster conflict”. The Pope expresses sadness and condolences after a passenger plane crashes in Iran with 176 people on board. At the General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis calls for prayers for Australia, which is battling massive wildfires. Pope Francis resumes his weekly General Audience on Wednesday following the Christmas break, continuing his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles. MASS AT SANTA MARTA Celebrating Mass on Thursday, Pope Francis points the way to peace saying, one must “remain in the Lord” by loving in “little things”. Peace in the world, he ... Pope Francis resumes the morning Mass at the Casa Santa Marta and recalls, that the Holy Spirit "is the guarantee that God remains in us", and that we do not ... VATICAN The key words of Pope Francis' speech to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See CHURCH A statement issued by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urges all parties, in these critical days, to embrace peace rather than violence. Words are important. Jesus says we will be held accountable for every careless word. Perhaps we Christians need to listen more carefully to what the Word of God ... The President of the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference speaks of the unprecedented calamity facing the country as bushfires continue to burn. He also ... WORLD Pope Francis assures the Australian people, especially the victims and all those in the areas devastated by huge wildfires, of his closeness and prayers. He ... The Mexican and Guatemalan Governments are protesting against a move which will see would be asylum seekers being sent to Guatemala, as their applications are ... Conservative Sebastian Kurz was sworn in Tuesday as Austria's chancellor after controversy over alleged corruption. The move meant a comeback from the collapse ... Croatia's conservative government faces turmoil after a leftist challenger won Croatia's highly contested presidential election on Sunday. Go to the site www.vaticannews.va |