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Spiritual Exercises of the Curia The first death
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the third reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The first death.” Here is a summary:
Arms imports soaring in Europe, SIPRI think tank says
According to the latest data released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) imports of major arms by states in Europe have more than doubled in 2020-2024, while U.S. arms exports have further increased.
Jubilee: Catholic sisters oppose death penalty, welcome grace of forgiveness
Catholic Mobilizing Network, the leading Catholic anti-death penalty advocacy organization in the United States, shares the story of the Ursuline Sisters in Cleveland, Ohio, who have displayed an incredible witness to forgiveness, particularly in this Jubilee Year.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The end of all judgment
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the second reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The end of all judgment.” Here is a summary:
The ‘frontier charism’ of the Scalabrinian Sisters in Mexico
Sister Albertina Pauletti, director of the ‘Instituto Madre Asunta’ shelter, describes her work with migrant women and children in Tijuana, Mexico, on the US border. “How long will we keep building walls?”
Pope had quiet night, continues to rest at Gemelli hospital
Pope Francis had a quiet night and is resting, as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Monday morning.
Pope's health remains stable amid slight improvements
Pope Francis continues to gradually improve as he recovers from bilateral pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital, according to the Holy See Press Office on Sunday evening.
Spiritual Exercises of the Curia: The end will be the beginning
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, delivers the first reflection of the 2025 Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia, which is focused on the theme: “The End will be the beginning.” Here is a summary:
Fr. Pasolini: Pope Francis accompanies us even during his absence
Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, explains the theme of the Lenten Spiritual Exercises, saying the witness of Pope Francis' recovery in hospital accompanies those who "live the mystery of suffering."
Nightly Rosary for Pope's health to move inside Paul VI Hall
As of Monday, March 10, the evening Rosary prayer for Pope Francis' health will be held earlier inside the Paul VI Hall to coincide with Spiritual Exercises of the Roman Curia.
Pope Francis resting following a calm night
Pope Francis continues to rest on Sunday morning, 9 March, following a peaceful night. The medical update yesterday evening reported that his clinical condition is showing a good response to therapy.
Pope: In deserts of poverty, volunteers offer signs of hope
Cardinal Michael Czerny, delegated by Pope Francis, presides over the Mass for the Jubilee of the World of Volunteering. He reads the Pope's homily for the occasion in which he praises those who volunteer for their "generosity and commitment" that offers "hope to our entire society."
Pope thanks doctors for care, calls for ‘miracle of tenderness’
In his text prepared for the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis invites everyone to care for those who are ill, and prays for the many people suffering due to violent conflicts.
Pope Francis in hospital shows gradual, mild improvement
The clinical condition of Pope Francis shows a good response to therapy. The prognosis remains guarded. This morning the Pope prayed in his chapel, while in the afternoon he alternated between resting and working.
186 missing as migrant boats capsize off Yemen and Djibouti
The UN says four boats carrying African migrants capsized off Yemen and Djibouti, leaving two dead and 186 missing.
Escalating West Bank violence causes more suffering for Palestinians
With the focus on the fragile ceasefire in Gaza, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) warns that the situation in the West Bank has deteriorated to levels of violence not seen since 1967.
Celebrating African women and girls on International Women’s Day 2025
The United Nations’ theme for this year’s Women’s Day celebration is ‘For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, Empowerment.” This year also marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action, for women’s and girls’ rights. Since 1995, the call for gender equality in society has increased and many voices from various parts of the world have joined in this call.
International Women's Day: Initiatives for a better future
On International Women's Day on March 8, organizations worldwide are commemorating the day with initiatives designed to help better the situation for women and girls.
Pope: A loving society must free women from pressure to seek abortion
Pope Francis sends a message to a pilgrimage of the Italian Movement for Life, and calls on Christians to take the side of unborn children, whom he says represent every person who has no voice.
Lord's Day Reflection: Responding to temptation with prayer
As the Church celebrates the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the power of prayer in response to temptation.