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Cardinal Tomko’s love for service to Church recalled at funeral Mass

Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re celebrates the funeral Mass for the late Cardinal Jozef Tomko, and recalls the former Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples’ faithful and fruitful service to the Church and the Pope. 

Meet the first Cardinal of East Timor

In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, meet Cardinal-elect Virgilio do Carmo da Silva of Dili, who will become East Timor's first Cardinal at the end of ... 

Nicaraguan Bishop’s future remains uncertain as Church holds day of prayer

Violence against Bishops and clergy by armed groups aligned with the Nicaraguan government continues to affect the local Catholic Church, as Bishop Rolando ... 

Pakistan Minorities Day: Forced conversions ‘scourge’ of vulnerable

As Pakistan commemorates its annual National Minorities Day on 11 August, Christian leaders draw attention to the ongoing reality of forced conversions. 

Sierra Leone: Nationwide curfew imposed amid anti-government protest

Sierra Leonean authorities declare a nationwide curfew following anti-government protests that led to deadly clashes between demonstrators and security ... 

France fights huge blaze as deadly heat spreads in Europe

France has become the latest European nation to appeal for international help to respond to a massive southwestern wildfire that officials say has already ... 

Vatican & World news 11.08.2022

·         France battles a major wildfire as a heatwave scorches Europe… ...