Pope Francis: An essential traveller ready to go

As Pope Francis packed his bags to travel internationally for the first time in 15 months, news stories were flashing warnings about the dangers of his visit to Iraq, not only due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but because of Iraq’s long-term security problems, including bomb and rocket attacks. The week before the trip also saw the publication... Read More

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December 23, 2020

Nuclear deterrence gives ‘false sense of security,’ Vatican official says

The goal of a nuclear-free world can only be achieved through a renewed sense of unity and solidarity among nations that breaks the dynamic of mistrust, said Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican foreign minister. Addressing a webinar on nuclear disarmament, Archbishop Gallagher highlighted the Vatican’s support of political dialogue that goes “beyond the theory of fear” and of the need to “emphasize... Read More

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November 15, 2020

Church in Trinidad advocates planting crops to boost food security

Archbishop Jason Gordon of Port of Spain has been calling on people to grow more food in recent months. His encouragement has been particularly urgent following widespread job losses in Trinidad beginning with a state-ordered lockdown in March in response to rising numbers of Covid-19 cases. Thousands of new clients have flocked to Catholic food distribution centres... Read More

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October 19, 2020

Pope thanks Italian military police for their service to Vatican

Pope Francis thanked the Italian military police officers who provide security for St Peter’s Square and the surrounding area, recognising the care and consideration they show, particularly to those needing extra help. As they carry out their service around the Vatican, in collaboration with Italian and Vatican security officials, the Italian Carabinieri are “called to... Read More

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July 8, 2020

Chinese politician known as strongman to implement Hong Kong security law

A senior Chinese politician who crushed a mainland democracy movement has been appointed to oversee the implementation of the controversial national security law in Hong Kong, reported ucanews.com. On 3rd July Zheng Yanxiong took charge of the office to implement the law that bans subversive and secessionist actions in the former British colony. Zheng is... Read More

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July 2, 2020

Cardinal Zen says he’s prepared for arrest under Hong Kong security law

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun has said that while he will remain prudent, he is prepared to suffer arrest and trials under Hong Kong’s sweeping new national security law. “If right and proper words were considered against their law, I will endure all the suing, trials and arrests. Numerous predecessors have endured similarly,” the 88-year-old cardinal... Read More

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June 11, 2020

Swiss Guards receive formation in security and faith, chaplain says

Tasked with protecting the pope even at the cost of their own lives, members of the Swiss Guard are not just highly trained specialists in security and ceremonial detail, they also receive extensive spiritual formation, the guard’s chaplain said. New recruits, who must have already completed basic training in the Swiss army, must also strengthen... Read More

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January 24, 2020

Images at southern border ‘wound the soul,’ says Mexican bishop

The secretary-general of the Mexican bishops’ conference has expressed dismay at the sight of Mexican security forces scuffling with a caravan of Central American migrants trying to enter the country via its southern border with Guatemala. ‘We make a strong call for the (National Immigration Institute) and the (National Guard) to carry out its work... Read More

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