Elderly Indian Jesuit says training, work help him cope in jail

An elderly Jesuit priest struggling in an Indian jail with ill health says he still finds happiness in listening to the stories of other inmates and credits his congregation for the training that helps him cope with his situation. Father Stan Swamy, 84, has been in Taloja Central Jail in Mumbai since 9th October following... Read More

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October 12, 2020

New UN nuncio addresses economic inequities made worse by Covid-19

In a recent address to the United Nations’ Economic and Financial Committee, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Vatican’s newly appointed nuncio, took note of the many economic inequities made worse by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. “From states to families and individuals, almost no-one has escaped the economic hardship due to the consequences of the virus and these... Read More

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September 29, 2020

Pandemic death toll is ‘mind-numbing’, says UN chief

The loss of one million people to coronavirus is an “agonising milestone” that has been made worse by the “savageness of this disease”, United Nations secretary-general Antonio Guterres said. In a statement released after the global death toll from the pandemic crossed one million, Mr Guterres called it a “mind-numbing figure”. “They were fathers and... Read More

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September 28, 2020

Pope to UN: Respect for each human life is essential for peace and equality

Pope Francis asked members of the United Nations how they think they can respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and build a more peaceful, more just world when many of their countries spend billions on military weapons and when their treatment of the unborn, of refugees and of women shows so little respect for human life.... Read More

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September 23, 2020

UN must recommit to serving the common good, Cardinal Parolin says

Marking the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, Cardinal Pietro Parolin called on the United Nations to renew its commitment to the ideals upon which it was founded. Cardinal Parolin, the Vatican secretary of state, said that while the United Nations has worked for decades to alleviate poverty, promote peace and champion human rights, “there... Read More

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July 7, 2020

Pope backs UN resolution calling for global cease-fire

Pope Francis praised the United Nations’ adoption of a global cease-fire resolution amid the coronavirus pandemic that has swept the world. “The request for a global and immediate cease-fire, which would allow that peace and security necessary to provide the needed humanitarian assistance, is commendable,” the pope said on 5th July, after praying the Angelus... Read More

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June 24, 2020

CHA head urges Trump not to pull US out of World Health Organisation

The head of the Catholic Health Association has urged President Donald Trump to reconsider his decision to pull the United States out of the United Nations’ World Health Organisation. “Withdrawing from the organisation at the height of the pandemic is counterproductive and only ensures that the US will have little influence on these efforts” to... Read More

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June 18, 2020

Pope reaches out to seafarers stuck on ships or without work

As travel restrictions continue in the hope of slowing the spread of the coronavirus, Pope Francis offered his prayers and solidarity to those who work at sea and have either been prevented from going ashore or have not been able to work. In a video message, the pope told seafarers and people who fish for... Read More

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