Following Pope Francis’ audience with the families of those killed in the 2020 Beirut port explosion, Elie and Tatiana Hasrouty, who lost their father in the deadly blast, discuss the solace they have found in faith and how to work together for peace in Lebanon. By Deborah Castellano Lubov “We are not alone and we…
Vatican news Bishops in Ireland have expressed shock and dismay following news of a repeated assault on a Catholic chaplain by a teenager on Thursday. By Lisa Zengarini Irish bishops have expressed shock and outrage following the stabbing of a military chaplain in Galway. The incident happened on Thursday, when Father Paul Murphy was stabbed…
Vatican news A Church delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath meets with the newly re-elected Hindu nationalist prime minister to express the bishops’ concern over growing anti-Christian violence in the country. By Lisa Zengarini Catholic bishops in India have expressed concern over the growing hostility faced by Christians in the country. During a meeting with…
Vatican news Father Emmanuel Saintéliat, kidnapped on June 30, has been freed by the group that attacked the town of Gressier, Haiti, killing 20 people. Confirmation of his release came from the archdiocese, which appealed to the authorities to end the violence and protect lives. Vatican News Father Emmanuel Saintéliat, pastor of the Saint-Jean-Baptiste church,…
Vatican news Pope Francis prays for peace and remembers today's martyrs, highlighting discrimination and persecution around the world. By Francesca Merlo Addressing the faithful gathered in St. Peter's Square for his Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis invited all present to implore the Sacred Heart of Jesus “to touch the hearts of those who desire war, so…
Vatican news Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) expresses solidarity with Christians protesting in Pakistan following the latest mob attack on a Christian family accused of blasphemy against the Quran in Sargodha, Punjab. By Lisa Zengarini Christians in Pakistan have taken to the streets of the Muslim-majority country following a new mob attack over…
The new document of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, “Dignitas infinita”, lasted five years and builds on the papal magisterium of the last decade: from war to poverty, from violence against migrants to violence against women, from abortion to surrogacy. to euthanasia, from gender theory to digital violence. By Andrea Tornielli Three…
Vatican news Four Brothers of the Sacred Heart and a teacher kidnapped on February 23 in Haiti have been released, while two are still held in captivity, according to a press release published by the Congregation. By Lisa Zengarini With Haiti in a state of emergency and gang violence threatening to bring down the government,…