Vatican Secretary of State, Card. Pietro Parolin has sent a telegram to local authorities in India, expressing the condolence of Pope Francis for the flood victims.Pope Francis has expressed his condolence for the victims of the floods and mudslides in southern India following days o
According to Dr. Pascoal Carvalho, the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2019 passed by India’s lower house of parliament on Monday, is morally unacceptable even though it claims to protect women and children.By Robin GomesA bill banning commercial surrogacy was introduc
A Catholic aid agency is hosting a press conference on Thursday to draw international attention to the plight of Christian and Hindu women who are forced to convert to Islam.By Devin WatkinsAid to the Church in Need is sounding the alarm on the plight of young Christian wo
The Church in Zimbabwe has called for the desperate cries of Zimbabwean families to be heard as millions face severe hunger. Meanwhile, UK Catholic aid agency CAFOD is providing aid to those in need.By Lydia O’Kane“It’s a terrible year in Zimbabwe; itâ
Pope Francis on Saturday met some 5,000 scout rangers and rovers from over 20 countries of the International Union of Guides and Scouts of Europe. The papal audience concluded the weeklong Euromoot 2019 event of the young men and women.By Robin GomesPope Francis on Saturda
Pope Francis' letter on the 160th anniversary of the death of the Curé of Ars, St John Vianney: support, closeness and encouragement to all priests who, despite their hard work and disappointments, celebrate the sacraments every day and accompany the people of God.By Sergio Centof
Pope Francis resumes his weekly General Audiences by continuing his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, urging the faithful trust in the Lord, and act in His name.By Francesca MerloIn his catechesis on the Acts of the Apostles, Pope Francis focused this week on the fir
The major seminary was established by Cardinal Fernando Filoni, the Prefect of the Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, after consultation with Pope Francis on July 29.By Robin GomesThe Vatican Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples has established an in
Vatican City State is to implement a system for reporting crimes and cases of negligence regarding the abuse of minors and vulnerable adults by the end of the year.By Vatican NewsThe Cardinal Vicar of Vatican City State announced Tuesday that “a public, permanent, an
The Holy See is decrying the violence and rights abuse that children suffer in various ways in conflict situations and is urging the international community to increase efforts especially to release child soldiers and help the reintegration of young victims of other grave violations.He lamen