These are Pope Francis’ prayer intentions for 2024
Each month Pope Francis shares a prayer intention as part of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network.
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At CSMS 2024, Church communicators urged to reach beyond online followers
A Vatican communications official has challenged Catholic communicators to look beyond their online followers and reach those who are distant from the Church.
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Vietnamese priest who died for his flock set to be beatified
Fr. Diep, born in 1897 in the province of An Giang, was martyred in 1946 during the turbulent period of the first Vietnam War
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A century of ‘Serviam’
The Ursuline Sisters celebrated their 100th anniversary in Thailand on Nov. 23 at Mater Dei School, the congregation’s first house and school in the country. The event marked a century of the Ursulines’ significant contributions to education and social development in predominantly Buddhist Thailand. Mater Dei School, alma mater to two kings of Thailand and […]
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Vatican diplomat to India and Nepal urges recognition of Indigenous traditions in Synodal living
Archbishop Leopoldo Girelli described tribal life as naturally synodal, rooted in mutual belonging and collective decision-making
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Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee
Tagle tells Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understand Pope Francis’ writings and actions
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Holy See and China extend Provisional Agreement on appointment of bishops
After “appropriate consultation and assessment,” the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to extend the Provisional Agreement on the appointment of Bishops for another 4 years.
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Sri Lanka’s New President vows uncompromised probe into 2019 Easter attacks
The new leader of Sri Lanka vowed that the reopened investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks would not be compromised, as he ordered a formal inquiry to begin. “We will not be swayed or hindered by any attempts to derail this process. We are committed to conducting a fair investigation and revealing the truth. […]
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Hong Kong bishop urges faithful to deepen spiritual commitment to environmental protection
"There is no excuse to close our hearts to environmental protection or be indifferent to the suffering of others"
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Vatican official urges peaceful resolution in South China Sea dispute during Manila visit
Manila and Beijing have recently exchanged accusations of escalating tensions in disputed shoals and reefs in the South China Sea
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Archbishop Gallagher begins five-day visit to the Philippines
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations embarks on a five-day journey to the Philippines
