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Ukrainian Officials Criticize Pope Francis’ "white flag" Remarks on Russia-Ukraine War
“Our flag is a yellow and blue one. This is the flag by which we live, die, and prevail. We shall never raise any other flags,” Ukraine’s foreign minister wrote.
Tanzanian Cardinal Takes Possession of Rome’s "Church of the Artists", His Titular See
The Local Ordinary of Tanzania’s Tabora Archdiocese, Protase Cardinal Rugambwa, has taken possession of his titular see, Santa Maria in Montesanto. The church, also known as the “Church of the Artists”, is one of the twin churches that sits in Rome’s Piazza del Popolo, alongside the adjacent Santa Maria dei Miracoli.
Here are Pope Francis’ Liturgies for Christmas 2023 at the Vatican
As the season of Advent draws near, the Vatican has published the schedule of Pope Francis’ liturgies for Christmas through the feast of the Baptism of the Lord.
The Synod on Synodality’s Listening "method" Comes from the Jesuits
Synod on Synodality delegates in Rome this month are participating in a “conversation in the Spirit,” a method of communal discernment.
Holy See “deeply concerned” about Human Rights Violations in DR Congo
The Holy See is “deeply concerned” about human rights violations in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the chargé d’affaires of the Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations in Geneva has said.
Holy See and Vietnam Progress Towards Diplomatic Relations
In a significant move towards establishing full diplomatic relations, the Holy See and Vietnam have agreed to work towards the establishment of a Resident Papal Representative in Hanoi.
Pope Francis and President of Burundi Engage on Country’s Contribution to Church Growth
Pope Francis on Saturday, March 26 welcomed Burundi’s President, Évariste Ndayishimiye, at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City to a meeting during which the two leaders discussed the contribution of the Church to the growth of the East African country.
Holy See, Angola Agreement “will allow Church to work for common good”: Archbishop
The regulatory and administrative instruments of the Framework Agreement signed between the Holy See and the Republic of Angola in 2019 is expected to facilitate the Catholic Church’s role in working for the common good, an Angolan Archbishop has said.
Vatican Cannot Be Sued in Local Courts Over Clerical Abuse, European Court Rules
The ruling is not final.
Apostolic Administrator of Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese Appointed Diocesan Bishop
Msgr. John Baptist Attakruh who has been serving as Apostolic Administrator of Ghana’s Sekondi-Takoradi Diocese since August 2020 has been appointed the Local Ordinary of the same episcopal see.
World Health Organization Grants Holy See Permanent Observer Status
The Holy See has been granted permanent observer status to the World Health Organization following resolution adopted by consensus on May 31.
Holy See Wants “peace, reconciliation” in Cameroon's Troubled Regions: Vatican Cardinal
The Holy See is closely following the conflict in Cameroon’s Anglophone regions and wants the warring parties to seek the path of dialogue for peace and reconciliation in the Central African nation, the Vatican’s Secretary of State has said.
Bishops Appointed for South Africa’s Rustenburg and Witbank Dioceses
The Holy Father has, on Wednesday, November 25, announced the appointment of two Bishops for South Africa’s Dioceses of Rustenburg and Witbank, the latter being a Papal transfer.
Kenya’s President Meets Pope Francis in Historic Visit, “bilateral relations highlighted”
Kenya’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta met Pope Francis on Friday, November 6 at the Vatican, making him the first Head of State of the East African nation to pay the Holy Father a courtesy visit at the Holy See, the headquarters of the Catholic Church.
Holy See and Ivory Coast Mark 50 years of Relations, Unveil Postal Stamp Effigy
At a ceremony organized to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the West African nation of Ivory Coast Monday, September 21, a postal stamp bearing the effigy of Pope Francis and Ivory Coast’s President, Alassane Ouattara, was unveiled.
Holy See, Burkina Faso Agreement to “enable Church, State to collaborate better”: Bishop
A Bishop in Burkina Faso has, in an interview with ACI Africa, welcomed the Framework Agreement between the Holy See and the West African nation, saying the initiative “will enable Church and State to collaborate better.”
Catholic Journalists in Africa Pledge Support for Vatican Radio’s Africa Service @70
Members of the Union of the African Catholic Press (UCAP), which brings together Catholic journalists in both the Catholic Church communications and those practicing journalism in secular media outlets have pledged their support for the English Africa Service of the Vatican Radio as the Rome-based media house celebrates 70 years of broadcasting on the continent.
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.
Holy See, DR Congo Agreement “a new beginning for Church and State”: Archbishop
An Archbishop in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has welcomed the ratification of the framework agreement between the Holy See and his country that took place at the Vatican last week saying the initiative represents a new dawn of engagements “between the Catholic Church and the state.”
Why the Holy See Won’t Participate in “Nairobi Summit on ICPD25”
Since October 24, the Holy See, the Vatican-based jurisdiction of the worldwide Catholicism under the Holy Father made it known to the Kenyan Government that it will not be participating in the commemoration of 25 years since the last International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) took place, a three-day event dubbed ICPD25 slated to take place in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi from November 12.
