Holy See supports Haiti’s push for UN peacekeeping

Holy See supports Haiti’s push for UN peacekeeping

The Organization of American States (OAS) adopts a resolution supporting the Haitian government’s request for a UN-backed peacekeeping mission to help stabilize the country. Speaking to the Organization following the resolution, Archbishop Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, permanent observer of the Holy See to the OAS, amplified Pope Francis’ calls for peace on the island. By…

Priest stabbed during Mass in Singapore

Priest stabbed during Mass in Singapore

Vatican news Father Christopher Lee was stabbed at St. Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, during Saturday evening mass. His attacker was arrested and Father Lee is in stable condition. Deborah Castellano Lubov The priest of St. Joseph’s Church in Upper Bukit Timah, Singapore, was stabbed during mass on Saturday evening, reported Asia News…

Siblings describe comfort found in faith after losing father in Beirut Port explosion

Siblings describe comfort found in faith after losing father in Beirut Port explosion

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…

Bishops express shock at stabbing of priest in Galway

Bishops express shock at stabbing of priest in Galway

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…

Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians

Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians

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…

Haitian priest freed following kidnapping in wartorn nation

Haitian priest freed following kidnapping in wartorn nation

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,…

Pope: May those who fight wars convert to fighting for peace

Pope: May those who fight wars convert to fighting for peace

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…

Christians in Pakistan protest yet another attack over blasphemy

Christians in Pakistan protest yet another attack over blasphemy

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…

New Vatican document lists ‘grave violations’ of human dignity

New Vatican document lists ‘grave violations’ of human dignity

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…

Four kidnapped religious men and a teacher released in Haiti

Four kidnapped religious men and a teacher released in Haiti

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,…