Vatican news Pope Francis prays for the victims of storms and floods in Central and Eastern Europe, and assures of his closeness to all those affected. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis assured the victims of Storm Boris of his closeness, saying at the weekly general audience that he was praying especially for those who lost…
Vatican news On the sidelines of Pope Francis’ visit to schoolchildren in Port Moresby, Sister Florentina Cho expressed confidence in the younger generations, saying her religious congregation seeks to shape them into responsible citizens and future leaders of Papua New Guinea. By Claudia Torres – Port Moresby Sister Florentina Cho has been a missionary in…
Vatican news Pope Francis addresses members of four religious congregations as they hold their general chapters in Rome and urges them to focus on discernment, ongoing formation and promoting a spirit of charity. By Francesca Merlo Pope Francis met on Monday with the leaders of four religious congregations, which are holding their general chapters in…
Vatican news Pope Francis sends a letter to Father Antonio Piccolo, marking the 1,500th anniversary of the veneration of Santa Maria in Portico and encouraging the Order of Clerics Regular of the Mother of God to continue its mission of charity, peacebuilding and evangelization. By Francesca Merlo July 17th2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the…
Vatican news In a rare audience in July, Pope Francis called on religious of various orders to pray for the vocations that will carry their charisms into the future. By Christopher Wells Pope Francis met Monday morning with members of six religious congregations – the Minims, the Clerics Regular Minor, the Augustinian Sisters of Divine…
Vatican news Catholic Sisters in Kenya launch the Catholic Sisters Communications Network (CNCS). Director, Sr Michelle Njeri OSF, reveals: “Our vision is to be a vibrant network of empowered Catholic sisters, evangelizing through stories of social transformation. By Sr. Christine Masivo Cps In a groundbreaking initiative, Catholic Sisters in Kenya, under the umbrella of the…
Vatican news As a nun teaching at Catholic universities in Lebanon, Sister Suzanne Wakim has found that many people of different faiths enjoy attending her lectures on Christ in philosophy. By Fr. Paweł Rytel-Andrianik & Tomasz Zielenkiewicz Sister Suzanne Wakim is one of many nuns who teach at Catholic universities in Lebanon. She teaches philosophy…
Vatican news Vatican News speaks to prominent voices at the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly, marking 15 years of commitment to human trafficking with a pledge to strengthen global efforts to combat the plague and support survivors. Deborah Castellano Lubov More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering…
Vatican news More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing member networks located in 90 countries are gathering in Rome from May 18-24 for the 2nd Talitha Kum General Assembly which also marks its 15th founding anniversary. By Sr Bernadette Mary Reis, fsp More than 200 Talitha Kum delegates representing religious, lay, youth and survivors actively…
Vatican news Human trafficking has been a cruel reality in Nigeria since the 1980s, and is unfortunately still present. In response to a call by Nigeria's bishops and major superiors to join the fight against human trafficking, Sister Anthonia M. Essien, HHCJ, and her team launched awareness programs in rural villages in Akwa Ibom State….