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Seafarers Charity Apostleship of the Sea is Renamed Stella Maris
The Apostleship of the Sea, a Catholic charity helping seafarers worldwide, will now be known as Stella Maris.
Vatican COVID-19 Response Fund Boosting Caritas Ghana Interventions among Deprived
The Vatican COVID-19 Response Fund donated to Ghana’s Archdiocese of Kumasi is changing lives of vulnerable groups in the Archdiocese including the homeless and medical staff working in deprived conditions, the Chief Executive Officer of Caritas Ghana, the Relief and Development Organization of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has said.
Two Vatican Officials Sign Agreement to Cooperate on Fighting Corruption
The Vatican’s prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and auditor general signed a memorandum of understanding Friday on the fight against corruption.
"We must return to the Eucharist": Vatican-based Guinean Cardinal
In a letter to the leaders of the world’s episcopal conferences, the head of the Vatican’s office for worship and sacraments said that Catholic communities should return to Mass as soon as it can be done safely, and that the Christian life cannot be sustained without the Sacrifice of the Mass and the Christian community of the Church.
Pope Francis’ Visit to Madagascar “an unforgettable human, spiritual event”: Cleric
One Year since Pope Francis visited Madagascar, a missionary Cleric whose apostolate involves reaching out to the deprived in the Island nation off the coast of East Africa, has shared memories of the 6-8 September 2019 Papal pastoral trip describing it as “an unforgettable human and spiritual event.”
Pope Francis to Sign a New Encyclical on Human Fraternity on October 3
The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3.
A New Book to Feature Pope Francis’ “most significant speeches to athletes”
The Vatican is publishing a new book collecting Pope Francis’ notable speeches to athletes of all kinds, and which includes the testimonies of three professional athletes.
Church Financial Scandals “must not be covered up”: Vatican Secretary of State
In an interview Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, spoke about uncovering financial scandal, saying that hiding scandal increases and entrenches it.
Pope Francis Asks Mary "Mother of Hope" to Intercede for Nigeria's Persecuted Christians
Pope Francis prayed Saturday for the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary, “Mother of Hope,” for Nigeria’s persecuted Christians and for peace in conflicts in Africa.
The Assumption of Blessed Virgin Mary into Heaven Explained
On Aug. 15, Catholics around the world mark the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, commemorating the end of her earthly life and assumption into Heaven.
Pope Francis Baptizes Conjoined African Twins Separated in Rome
Pope Francis has baptized the African twins who were born conjoined at the head and were separated at the Vatican’s pediatric hospital.
"You are not forgotten," Vatican-based African Cardinal Tells Seafarers on Sea Sunday
A Vatican cardinal urged Catholics Sunday to exercise a “preferential option for the poor” for seafarers serving on the front line of the coronavirus crisis.
"If we want, we can become good soil": Pope Francis
Pope Francis urged Catholics Sunday to reflect on whether they are receptive to the Word of God.
Vatican Appeals for Debt Relief for Developing Countries at United Nations
The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva is urging countries to help relieve the “crippling external debt burdens” of developing countries struggling in the coronavirus pandemic.
Benedict XVI’s Brother Georg Ratzinger Has Died
Benedict XVI’s older brother Georg Ratzinger died Wednesday, just a little more than one week after the pope emeritus' visit.
South African Churches Petition Vatican, WCC to Intervene in West Bank Takeover by Israel
Representatives of the various Christian denominations in South Africa have appealed to the Vatican and the World Council of Churches (WCC) to intervene in Israel’s plan to take over the West Bank, a landlocked territory claimed by both Israel and Palestine.
Catholics Should be “sign of unity” in a Divided Society: Vatican cardinal
The Catholic Church cannot be an authentic witness to unity in diversity if it only mirrors the divisions found in society, Cardinal Kurt Koch said Friday.
Catholic Priests May be Feeling “nonessential” amid COVID-19: Here's How You Can Help
As restrictions meant to slow the spread of COVID-19 have forced churches to close or limit their activity in recent months, priests across the U.S. and other parts of the world may be feeling “nonessential” as they struggle to support or even engage with their parish community, one psychologist said.
Vatican: No Active Coronavirus Cases among Employees
The Vatican said Saturday the city state no longer has any active positive cases among employees, after a 12th person had tested positive in early May.
Vatican Offers Online Book for Parents Facing Difficult Prenatal Diagnosis
The Vatican has published a free book online that can be a resource for parents facing a difficult or fatal diagnosis for their unborn child during pregnancy.
