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"Harming a victim is harming the image of God": Vatican Secretary for Protection of Minors
Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera contends that instead of a single reparative action, victims of abuse require “an in-depth process that listens to, welcomes, and accompanies.”
Vatican Backs Report Calling for Financial Reforms to Alleviate Global Debt Crisis
The document was presented at the Vatican’s Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences on June 20 as one of the main initiatives of the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope.
"The Chosen" Cast Visits Vatican After Filming Crucifixion Scenes in Italy
Jonathan Roumie, castmates from “The Chosen,” and director Dallas Jenkins are at the Vatican this week after wrapping up three weeks of filming in southern Italy.
“Africa should not lose hope”: Catholic Bishop in Nigeria Encourages Resilience amid Extremism, Violence
The Bishop of Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Yola has encouraged the people of God in Africa to remain hopeful despite ongoing violent conflicts and extremist activities in various parts of the continent.
Treat Anti-LGBTQI+ Bill “under the Certificate of Urgency”: Ghana’s Catholic Bishops, Christian Council to Legislators
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) and the Christian Council of Ghana (CCG) have urged the country’s legislators to expedite the passage of the Promotion of Proper Human Sexual Rights and Ghanaian Family Values Bill (anti-LGBTQI+ Bill).
Christ is God’s Answer to Humanity’s Hunger: Pope Leo XIV on Corpus Christi Solemnity
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday called on the faithful to “multiply hope and to proclaim the coming of God’s Kingdom” as he presided for the first time as pope over Mass for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi.
"Humanity cries out and pleads for peace": Pope Leo XIV after U.S. Bombings in Iran
“Today more than ever, humanity cries out and pleads for peace,” Pope Leo XIV said in remarks following his Angelus reflection June 22.
Like St. Joseph, “be Eucharistic”, Guide Families to Jesus: Bishop in South Sudan to Men in Corpus Christi Message
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of the Catholic Diocese of Tombura-Yambio (CDTY) in South Sudan is calling upon Catholic men to “be Eucharistic” and emulating St. Joseph, take the lead to guide their families to Jesus.
Starting as “seed of compassion”, Caritas Bank in Kenya “has blossomed into a formidable institute”: Catholic Archbishop
Caritas Microfinance Bank (Caritas MFB) that started off in Kenya as a “seed of compassion” has recorded commendable progress over the last decade to become “a formidable institute”, Archbishop Philip Subira Anyolo of the Catholic Archdiocese of Nairobi (ADN) has said.
World Refugee Day 2025: Caritas Zambia Advocates for Legal, Social Protection for Refugees, Displaced Persons
On the occasion of the annual World Refugee Day (WRD) marked on June 20 since 2001, the leadership of Caritas Zambia has called on the Zambian government and partners to strengthen legal protection and enhance social support mechanisms for refugees and displaced persons.
Vatican Backs Upcoming International Symposium in South Africa, Urges Delegates to Advance Gospel Witnessing
The Vatican has affirmed its support for the June 23-24 International Symposium on Global Justice and Solidarity in South Africa and encouraged participants to seize the opportunity to advance the witnessing of the Gospel through dialogue and solidarity.
Artificial Intelligence Should Serve Human Beings, Not Replace Them: Pope Leo XIV to Political Leaders
Pope Leo urged political leaders from around the world to promote the common good, warning especially of the threat to human dignity from artificial intelligence.
New Study Reveals the Rosary Rivals Modern Meditation for Mental Health Benefits
A new study suggests that the ancient Catholic practice of praying the rosary may offer comparable mental health benefits to Eastern-inspired meditation techniques.
"He’s one of us": New Short Film Chronicles Pope Leo XIV’s Chicago Life Before Papacy
CEO and President of Spirit Juice Rob Kaczmark takes viewers on a tour of Pope Leo XIV’s childhood life on Chicago’s South Side.
“Church stands with you”: Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops Declare Nine-Day Prayer for Benue Attack Victims
Nigeria’s Catholic Bishops have declared nine days of prayer following the June 13-14 attacks in the country’s Benue State that reportedly resulted in the death of some 200 people.
“We do not come with empty hands”: Catholic Bishop in South Africa on Faith Communities at G20 Forum
Bishop Thulani Victor Mbuyisa of South Africa’s Catholic Diocese of Kokstad has underscored the vital role of faith communities in global governance, including their contributions to the Group of 20, the intergovernmental forum comprising 19 sovereign countries, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU) popularly known as the G20.
At Caritas Bank 10th Anniversary, Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya Urges “equitable distribution of wealth” to Curb Injustices
The Apostolic Nuncio in Kenya has called for equitable distribution of the country’s resources as a path to addressing the injustices that the people of God in the East African nation grapple with, including poverty, violent conflicts, exploitation, and disregard for human dignity.
“They are destroying our communities”: Catholic Archbishop in Angola Calls for Criminalization of Diviners
Archbishop José Manuel Imbamba of the Catholic Archdiocese of Saurimo in Angola has called for the criminalization of diviners in Angola, warning that they “are destroying communities, dividing families, and hindering development.”
Pope Leo XIV on Artificial Intelligence: "All of us are concerned for children and young people"
Pope Leo XIV issued a fresh warning about the negative effects that artificial intelligence can have on the “intellectual and neurological development” of rising generations.
Over 20,000 Pilgrims Expected at Corpus Christi Procession in Angola’s Luanda Archdiocese to “rekindle flame of hope”
More than 20,000 pilgrims are expected to take part in the procession on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi in Angola’s Archdiocese of Luanda on Sunday, June 22 under the theme, “Christ, Our Food and Our Hope”.
