US archbishop echoes pope in calling for abolition of nuclear weapons

Marking the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings in Japan, the president of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops has echoed Pope Francis’ long-standing call for full nuclear disarmament. Archbishop Jose H. Gomez of Los Angeles has urged world leaders to “persevere in their efforts to abolish these weapons of mass destruction, which threaten the... Read More

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August 5, 2020

John Hume ‘made peace visible during darkest moments’

John Hume made peace visible for others even in the darkest moments, his funeral has been told. Mourners heard that the former SDLP leader and Nobel laureate saved the lives of others through his vision and work. During his funeral at St Eugene’s Cathedral in Derry, Mr Hume was described as a man who made... Read More

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August 5, 2020

Pope calls for prayers for Lebanon after deadly explosion in Beirut

After a massive fire triggered a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis called for prayers and a united effort to help Lebanon overcome “this serious crisis”. “Let us pray for the victims and their family members, and let us pray for Lebanon so that with the effort of everyone in society – political and religious... Read More

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August 4, 2020

Pope tells young people at Medjugorje to let Mary inspire and guide them

Let Mary inspire and guide young people today, Pope Francis told participants at the annual International Youth Festival at the Marian shrine in Medjugorje. Mary will always be “the great model of the Church” because she is ready to follow Christ with vitality and docility, he said in a message to those attending the festival... Read More

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August 4, 2020

Nicaraguan bishops denounce Managua cathedral arson attack as ‘terrorism’

The Nicaraguan bishops’ conference has called an arson attack on the Managua cathedral “an act of terrorism,” but vowed not to be intimidated as a government campaign of intolerance targeting the Catholic Church turns increasingly cruel and involves acts of sacrilege. A still-unidentified assailant entered the cathedral’s Blood of Christ chapel on 31st July and threw... Read More

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August 3, 2020

Jesuit superior warns of pandemic’s threat to democracy

Human lives and jobs are not the only things threatened by the coronavirus pandemic: In many countries, democracy and efforts to build a more just world also are under attack, said Fr Arturo Sosa, superior general of the Jesuits. “Democracy can be one of the victims of the pandemic if we do not take care... Read More

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August 2, 2020

African cardinal urges courage as Covid-19 adds to disasters

Cardinal Philippe Ouedraogo, president of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, has urged courage in Africa, as cases of Covid-19 increase amid adoption of containment measures and prayers to defeat the pandemic. The cardinal from Burkina Faso said across the continent, there were increasing food shortages due to lockdown, loss of jobs... Read More

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July 31, 2020

Covid-19 pandemic should raise questions about faith, pope says

Besides the immediate considerations of trying to stay healthy, to mourn the dead and protect others, the coronavirus pandemic should be prompting Christians to reflect on their faith, Pope Francis wrote. ‘The pandemic poses fundamental questions about happiness in our lives and about the treasure of our Christian faith,’ he wrote in the preface to... Read More

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July 30, 2020

China accused of hacking computers of Vatican and other Church entities

China has been accused of hacking Vatican computers as well as those in the Diocese of Hong Kong and other Catholic organisations in May. The hacking appears to be an attempt to gain an advantage in talks between the Vatican and China, due to resume as early as this week, about a fresh deal on... Read More

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