Vatican news As Pope Francis reiterates his call for world peace, his thoughts are with all those who are persecuted because of their religion, a tragedy that affects people of all beliefs, everywhere. By Francesca Merlo During Sunday’s Angelus, Pope Francis calls for peace in conflict zones, solidarity with the marginalized and prayerful action against…
Signed by the Vatican Secretary of State and the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, a new agreement recognizes the Catholic Church’s right to self-government and reaffirms freedom of conscience, thought and religion for all. By Kielce Gussie Czech Republic Prime Minister Petr Fiala and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin signed an agreement…
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary of the Holy See for Relations with States and International Organizations, addresses the Conference of the Senate of the Republic of Poland on “Freedom of Conscience and Religion in the Context of a Democratic State” and, following calls from recent Popes and Pope Francis, calls for strengthening and encouraging these…
Vatican news The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, convened by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI), was attended by around 40 eminent leaders from various Christian denominations at St. John’s National Academy of Health Sciences in Bengaluru. By LiCAS News The national meeting of the Ecumenical Fellowship of Bishops, which aims…
Vatican news The Jerusalem-based Rossing Interfaith Center releases its annual report on “Attacks Against Christians in Israel and East Jerusalem,” revealing a worrying increase in attacks and instances of intolerance against churches and their members by Jewish extremists. By Lisa Zengarini Christians in the Holy Land are facing increasing attacks and acts of intolerance from…