Sisters Hospitallers: Learning humanity from the mentally ill

Sisters Hospitallers: Learning humanity from the mentally ill

Vatican news October 10 marks World Mental Health Day. The Superior General of the Hospitaller Sisters reflects on how people suffering from mental health problems have much to teach, particularly in matters of humanity, an indispensable virtue in our individualistic world. By Patricia Ynestroza World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10, 2024, with…

Pope prays for storm victims in central and eastern Europe

Pope prays for storm victims in central and eastern Europe

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…

Caritas Sister: Young Papuans will someday lead PNG’s development

Caritas Sister: Young Papuans will someday lead PNG’s development

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…

Pope Francis encourages religious to discern and be charitable

Pope Francis encourages religious to discern and be charitable

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…

Pope marks 1500 years of veneration of ancient Marian image

Pope marks 1500 years of veneration of ancient Marian image

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…

Kenya: Communication network empowers Sisters, promotes evangelization

Kenya: Communication network empowers Sisters, promotes evangelization

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…

Lebanon: Sr. Wakim on importance of highly-educated religious sisters

Lebanon: Sr. Wakim on importance of highly-educated religious sisters

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…

‘Human Trafficking happens in plain sight’

‘Human Trafficking happens in plain sight’

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…