In a phone conversation with Pope Francis, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy appealed for help in securing the release of Ukrainian citizens being held in areas occupied by Russian or pro-Russian forces. The pope reportedly thanked the president for working toward a peaceful settlement of the conflict and ‘also noted that he was dealing with the... Read More
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The director of a Catholic mental health project has voiced concern over the lack of resources to address mental health issues in the armed forces, and has called for a fast track service for serving personnel and veterans requiring support. Ben Bano, director of Welcome me as I Am, insisted that those who have served... Read More
Pope Francis will receive the Bishops of the Forces from both the UK and Argentina in Rome, where they will exchange a statue of Our Lady of Luján which was brought to the UK at the end of the Falklands War. The original statue of the Virgin Mary, Patroness of Argentina, will be returned to... Read More
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Two bomb experts were among the suicide attackers who struck churches and hotels on Easter Sunday in Sri Lanka and all those directly involved in the bombings are either dead or under arrest, police have said. Explosives the Daesh-linked group stocked for use in more attacks have been seized, police added. The bombings killed 257... Read More
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In a message marking the anniversary of their country’s December 1991 referendum on independence from the Soviet Union, Ukrainian Catholic bishops said Ukrainians had a ‘right and sacred duty’ to defend themselves against ‘Russian aggression’, but should also avoid yielding to alarm and panic. ‘On the eve of our homeland’s Christmas season, another heavy test... Read More
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It is our duty to remember the names and keep alive the memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, the Bishop of the Forces has said. Leading tributes to those who fought, were wounded or gave their lives during the war, Bishop Paul Mason urged all Catholics to take time to... Read More
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In the wake of a deadly attack against Coptic Orthodox Christians in Egypt, Pope Francis prayed for the victims, their families and the entire Christian community. Seven Christians were killed and at least seven others – including children – were injured after armed gunmen attacked two buses near the Monastery of St Samuel the Confessor... Read More
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