Pope releases theme of Migrants and Refugees Day message
Pope Francis announces the theme for the 107th World Day of Migrants and Refugees to take place on 26 September, which this year is “Towards an ever wider ‘we’.”
Chinese Christians honor ancestors at Easter
As the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday approached, parishioners of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Xiantao city in China’s Hubei province were alarmed by the sounds of fireworks and firecrackers.
Pope praises ‘generous service’ of late Cardinal Sim of Brunei
Pope Francis sends his condolences upon the death of Cardinal Cornelius Sim, who was the first priest, bishop and Cardinal of Brunei. The Pope had made him a Cardinal 6 months ago, on 28 November 2020.
World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is the “ultimate gift”
The founder of the Catholic Grandparents Association says the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly is an acknowledgment of the vital role they play in family life.
Korean Christians to join prayer campaign to end abortion
Christians in South Korea say they will join a 40-day global campaign seeking to end abortion in the country through prayer, fasting, community outreach and daylong vigils.
Network of Catholic universities hosts event on sustainable development
SACRU, a network of Catholic universities, hosts an online seminar for doctoral students to share research on environmental sustainability and development.