Archive for October 16, 2017
Hunger must be fought by actively going to the roots, Pope Francis says
On Monday, Pope Francis issued a lengthy appeal to address the problem of world hunger not only through talk, but... Read more
In Diwali message to Hindus, Vatican officials call for mutual respect
With tensions between Christians and Hindu nationalists in India increasingly on the rise, the Vatican sent a message marking the... Read more
Italian Catholic priest kidnapped in Nigeria
An Italian Catholic priest, who is a member of the Neocatechumenal Way, was kidnapped on Thursday by armed men in... Read more
'Clarity and charity' – the keys to defending marriage in Australia
As Australians return their ballots for a poll that could aid the recognition of same-sex unions as marriages, the Archbishop... Read more
Despair would worsen the situation, bishop says in wake of Somalia attack
After Somalia suffered its deadliest terrorist attack on Saturday, the Bishop of Djibouti reflected on the need for hope and... Read more
South Africa needs a better anti-corruption system, bishops say
South Africa’s Conference of Catholic Bishops has pushed for the development of an anti-corruption court, citing the damage to the... Read more
Callista Gingrich confirmed as US Ambassador to the Vatican
On Monday, the U.S. Senate confirmed Callista Gingrich, wife of former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, as the next U.S. Ambassador... Read more
Department of Justice announces settlement in HHS mandate suits
A week after issuing new religious freedom guidelines to all administrative agencies in the federal government, the U.S. Department of... Read more
