On Thursday afternoon, the International Union of Superiors general launches a statement intended to “reflect and clarify the response of Catholic Sisters to the environmental challenges of our time”. By Sr Bernadette M. Reis, fsp…
Zaporozhye, Ukraine, November 3, 2022 The murder of Ivan Susanin. Konstantin Makovsky, 1914. Photo: Wikipedia Some clergy today are more like spectators at ancient gladiatorial fights than servants of the Church, laments His Eminence…
By RM SEAsia 11/03/2022 Indonesia (International Christian Concern) – The largest political party, Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDI-P) faction of the parliament, stated that it would remain committed to overseeing the establishment of the…
As Pope Francis wraps up his first day in Bahrain, our correspondent offers a peek into the journey toward peace which his Apostolic Visit seeks to foster. By Devin Watkins – Manama, Bahrain “Peace… as…
Thessaloniki, November 3, 2022 Photo: edgeport.net The Holy Metropolis of Thessaloniki is expected to send a circular to its clergy and parishes soon with instructions on how to reduce energy costs. Unfortunately, that includes…
By Program1 11/3/2022 Bahrain (International Christian Concern) – Pope Francis is visiting Bahrain for the next three days, creating an opportunity for discussion about religious freedom and human rights. While visiting he will connect with…
Denmark is preparing for the prime minister’s return after the center-left secured the most votes in a general election of the Scandinavian nation. Mette Frederiksen’s “red bloc” of parties secured 90 seats to form a…
Troyan, Lovech Province, Bulgaria, November 3, 2022 Photo: rentacar-varna.eu Despite its own financial struggles, the Holy Dormition Monastery in Troyan, Bulgaria, continues to make monthly donations to various charitable causes. This month, the monastery,…
The papal plane touches down in Awali as Pope Francis arrives in the Kingdom of Bahrain for his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad. By Benedict Mayaki Pope Francis’ 39th Apostolic Journey abroad kicked off with the…
Moscow, November 3, 2022 Photo: spzh.news The Church has never considered war to be a good thing. At the same time, it’s outside of politics and mustn’t get bound up in any politicized anti-war…
Laura Dunham, an Italian photographer who has been living in Bahrain for the last eighteen years, says the Pope’s upcoming visit is an emotional moment for the Catholic community living in the country and reflects…
This classic treatise by the modern Russian saint, Seraphim (Zvezdinsky), is a must read… and reread! Five Steps to Christ. Part 1: Five Nails in Every Christian’s CrossSo it sometimes seems to us that we’re…
Churches are rushing emergency aid to Ukraine as the state emergency service says at least one person was killed by a Russian strike on the southern city of Mykolaiv overnight as Russian missile strikes continue…
On Monday this week, Pope Francis received, in the Vatican, the new Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency Déogratias Ndagano Mangokube. Stanislas Kambashi,SJ – Vatican City. The new Ambassador met Pope Francis,…
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