Day: January 4, 2022

Catholic Church in Poland plans to reach out to young people in 2022

The Catholic Church in Poland will focus on reaching out to young people in 2022, according to a senior official. Bishop Artur Miziński, secretary general of the Polish bishops’ conference, said that there was an “urgent need” to improve communication between the Church and the younger generation. “This is a challenge for the entire universal […]

Pope Francis: Visiting the sick is a Christian imperative

In a message ahead of the World Day of the Sick, Pope Francis reminded Catholics that caring for the ill and infirm is not the calling of a few, but part of every Christian’s mission to show mercy. “I would like to remind everyone that closeness to the sick and their pastoral care is not […]

Religious persecution an ‘insane’ act, pope says

To discriminate against or persecute those who profess their faith is an intolerable act that threatens the fraternal bonds shared by humanity, Pope Francis said. “How can we allow that in this society — which is so civilized — there are people who are persecuted simply because they publicly profess their faith? Not only is […]

Religious leaders pledge for peace in Cabo Delgado

Religious leaders in the Mozambican Province of Cabo Delgado reject the exploitation of religion to justify political violence and terrorism. The region is facing an islamist insurgency which has displaced over 800,000 people. Following a recent seminary, the religious leaders have issued a joint statement expressing their commitment to pray and work together for lasting […]

With foreign donation license denied, Missionaries of Charity ration food

KOLKATA, India — Since Christmas, the Missionaries of Charity have been strictly rationing the food and daily use items for their regular 600 beneficiaries at their motherhouse and Shishu Bhavan, a children’s orphanage. On Jan. 2, the breakfast of tea, bread, and eggs was cut short by an hour. “As long as you did it […]