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Summit provides new impetus for Europe’s public radio stations
The 31st Radio Assembly of European broadcasters, hosted this year in Paris by Radio France, comes to a close with the election of a new steering committee for the next two years.
Theodore McCarrick, disgraced former cardinal, dies at age 94
Theodore Edgar McCarrick, the former archbishop of Washington who was dismissed from the clerical state for abuse of adults and minors, died on Friday after a long illness.
CAFOD: Continuing war in Gaza will not bring security or peace
CAFOD, the Catholic development and relief charity, urges the international community to take action to stop the war in Gaza amid growing devastation, dire humanitarian conditions and the urgent need for a ceasefire.
Jubilee of the Sick marks the 7th in the list of Holy Year events
Patients, doctors, nurses, pharmacists, physiotherapists, healthcare personnel, and technicians from 90 countries will participate in the events held in Rome and Vatican City.
The faces of the Gospels: Matthew
Third Lenten Meditation: Knowing how to rise again
In his third Meditation for Lent 2025, Capuchin Father Roberto Pasolini, the Preacher of the Papal Household, offers a reflection on “Knowing How to Rise Again: the Joy of the Resurrection.”
Pax Christi: ‘Proactive non-violence is the key to peace’
Martha Inés Romero, Secretary General of Pax Christi International (PCI) illustrates the Catholic peace organization’s commitment to proactive non-violence as an effective means to foster peace citing its work in Latin America.
Holy See and Russia discuss initiatives aimed at halting war in Ukraine
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States speaks to his Russian counterpart by telephone to discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine, initiatives aimed at halting military actions, and offers to continue humanitarian efforts and to facilitate the exchange of prisoners between the two countries.
Pope Francis continues to improve at Casa Santa Marta
The Holy See Press Office tells journalists that Pope Francis continues to show gradual improvements at his residence in the Casa Santa Marta, and announces there could be updates regarding the Angelus address on Sunday.
‘The Boy from Milan’: a retelling of Carlo Acutis’ story
Ahead of his canonization, a new documentary moves beyond the stereotypes that mark the life of the soon-to-be first millennial saint and focuses on who he was as a boy from Milan.
Pope Francis: 'Faith is a treasure to be shared with joy'
In a message read during the Slovak national jubilee pilgrimage to Rome, Pope Francis insists that faith is "a treasure to be shared with joy" and marvels at how saying 'yes' to God can open horizons of peace.
South Sudan: Diocese of Torit disturbed by attack on the Parish of Loa
The Catholic Diocese of Torit has described the attack on its parish of ‘Our Lady of Assumption’ in Loa, Magwi County, as concerning and one that creates a climate of fear and anxiety. The assault by gunmen resulted in the death of one person and injury of another. The incident on the parish premises comes amid heightened political tension in South Sudan.
Caritas Sudan: The country ‘is now in great need’
The Senior Emergency Response Officer describes the food and aid Caritas is providing for the millions of Sudanese displaced by the ongoing conflict.
Mandalay Archbishop: Myanmar quake 'will not extinguish hope'
As the death toll from Myanmar's deadly earthquake rises over 3,000, Archbishop Marco Tin Win of Mandalay has urged the faithful to trust in God’s mercy amid the devastation caused by the March 28 earthquake.
In Sunday’s Gospel, Jesus signals His opposition to the death penalty
As the Church's liturgical readings recall Jesus’ encounter with the woman caught in adultery, the Director of the US-based Catholic Mobilizing Network explores the Lord’s rejection of capital punishment.
Haiti: Two nuns killed in street gang attack
Two nuns are among the five people killed in an attack by a coalition of street gangs on Mirabalais in response to the attempt by the Transitional Council to retake control of the town.
The death toll in Myanmar's quake continues to rise
The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar nearly a week ago rises to 3,085 as search and rescue teams find more bodies. According to the country's military rulers, another 4,715 people have been injured, and more than 300 are missing.
News from the Orient – April 2, 2025
In this week's news from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Attack on an Assyrian parade in Iraq, Ukraine's church remains wary, and Eastern Churches continue to celebrate Lent.
Syria denounces Israeli strikes
One Mission, Many Voices: SVDs gather in Rome
The Communications Coordinator for the Missionaries of the Divine Word – also known as SVDs or Verbites – reflects on the recent conference in Rome celebrating the society’s 150th anniversary.