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WYD Message 2020: Pope invites youth to take a risk and change the world 

Pope Francis in his message for the 2020 diocesan World Youth Day, invites young people to be missionary disciples and to give their passions and dreams free rein. 

Papal retreat: A ministry of encouragement, and a warning against idolatry

The preacher for this year’s Spiritual Exercises for the Roman Curia, Fr Pietro Bovati, warns against modern forms of idolatry, and encourages a “ministry of ... 

Pope's March prayer intention: "For Catholics in China"

Pope Francis on Thursday released a video message accompanying his prayer intention for March, which this month is for: "The unity of Christians in China". 

Papal retreat: God’s vocational call comes as a surprise

The retreat director of Pope Francis’ annual Spiritual Exercises reflects on how God calls Moses to lead His people, and warns against the temptation to resist ... 

Pope Francis invites the Church to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week

Pope Francis in a video message invites Catholic communities around the world to celebrate Laudato Si’ Week from 16 to 24 May 2020. 

Papal retreat: Moses, an example of intimate friendship with God

Pope Francis sends a letter to the retreat director for the Roman Curia’s Spiritual Exercises, as Fr Pietro Bovati launches into his reflections on Moses, who ... 

Pope names new Bishops for USA, Nigeria, Republic of Congo

Pope Francis appoints new Bishops for Atlanta, USA and Kinkala, Republic of Congo; as well as the first Bishop the newly established Diocese of Ekwulobia, ... 

Global Compact on Education event moved to October

The Congregation for Catholic Education announces that the Global Compact on Education will take place from 11-18 October 2020. The event had originally been ... 

ITC studies relationship between faith and sacraments

A new document produced by the International Theological Commission (ITC) reflects on the relationship between the Catholic faith and the sacraments, especially ... 

Nuclear Proliferation Treaty: 50 years after

5 March 2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the Nuclear Proliferation Treaty. Five decades after, the Church continues to make her voice heard as the world ... 

Bangladesh’s Rajshahi Diocese evangelizes on YouTube

In Muslim-majority Bangladesh, the weekly day off is Friday. The sermons, Sunday Masses and bishop’s messages available online provide Catholics an opportunity ... 

Cong. for Oriental Churches announces postponement of annual Holy Land collection

The Prefect of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches postpones the annual ‘Pro Terra Sancta’ collection, fromGood Friday to 13 september 

US Bishop prays for victims of tornado in Tennessee

Several storms and a tornado have killed at least 24 people and caused tremendous damage throughout the US state of Tennessee. The Bishop of Nashville prays for ... 

Greece migrants: Caritas Europa says humane and dignified response needed

Caritas Europa's Advocacy and Policy officer for asylum and migration says a humane and dignified response is needed to the current migrant situation and this ... 

Indian archbishop comforts capital’s riot-affected victims 

Communal riots that broke out on February 23 in the Indian capital, Delhi, have claimed nearly 50 lives, wounded hundreds of people and destroyed or damaged ... 

African Jesuit Conference calls for peace in Cameroon

The Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar speaks up for inclusive dialogue and peace in northwestern Cameroon, amid violent clashes that have killed dozens ... 

Women creating human fraternity

On Tuesday morning a conference organized by the World Union of Catholic Women’s Organizations, and sponsored by several embassies to the Holy See, explored ... 

What makes for a “most beautiful summer”?

A group of young people with special needs spend time at one of Italy’s most famous beaches, and enjoy an experience that changes their lives.