NZ Bishops pray for end to violence on anniversary of Christchurch massacre
The Interfaith Committee of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference (NZCBC) expresses its support with the country’s Muslims, and prays for an end to violence.
Pope announces 2 March as day of prayer and fasting for Ukraine
Pope Francis says his heart aches over the situation in Ukraine and announces a “Day of Fasting for Peace” on Ash Wednesday.
The fruitfulness of the aged reflected in theme for 2nd World Day for Grandparents...
Pope Francis releases the theme for the second World Day for Grandparents and Elderly, which aims to reconsider and value grandparents and the elderly ...
Caritas Commissioner: ‘Let’s work together to better serve the poor’
A statement released by Caritas Internationalis says Pier Francesco Pinelli, the newly appointed Extraordinary Commissioner of the Church’s...
Asian bishops convene in Bangkok to forge path for synodal missionary church
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences (FABC) held a three-day meeting in Bangkok from August 5 to 8, focusing on fostering a...
Vatican modifies distribution of ashes for Ash Wednesday
The Congregation for Divine Worship releases a note laying out the procedures priests around the world are to follow for the distribution of ashes at the start of Lent.