Pope Francis remembers historic Iraq visit 1 year later
Pope Francis meets Iraqi Church representatives on the first anniversary of his visit to Iraq, Feb. 28, 2022. / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Feb 28, 2022 / 07:20 am (CNA). In a meeting with Iraqi Christian leaders at the Vatican on Monday, Pope Francis recalled his historic trip to Iraq made a year ago this […]
These 17th century monks did a beer fast for Lent
Beer. / Africa Studio / Shutterstock. Washington D.C., Feb 28, 2022 / 03:25 am (CNA). With the Lenten about to begin, Catholics will be immersing themselves in 40 days of abstaining from sweets, technology, alcohol and other luxuries.But did yo… […]
Vatican cardinal: ‘There is still room for negotiation’ to end Ukraine conflict
Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks in a Vatican News interview published Nov. 30, 2021. / Screenshot from Vatican News – Italiano YouTube channel. Vatican City, Feb 28, 2022 / 04:40 am (CNA). The Vatican secretary of state said on Monday that it is… […]
The Ancient Call to Fasting
“Yet even now,” says the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments” (Joel 2:12–13). An Ancient Practice Fasting wasn’t invented by Christians (or Jews, for that matter) but is a universal human practice that the Lord and His Church […]
Card Czerny on Zayed Award: Concept of human fraternity is a precious contribution
Cardinal Michael Czerny, SJ, ad interim Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks to Vatican Radio’s Fr Felipe Herrera of the significance of the Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. Read all
Australia’s new $200M quarantine camp could be used to jail people like me
Whatever the government says, including about quarantine camps, should never be trustedRead More
Canadians to hold rosary rally in Ottawa to end COVID mandates, pray for freedom
Canadians are encouraged to assemble on Parliament Hill, Saturday March 19, where rosaries will be prayed to ‘ask God to save our country from these dark times.’Read More
Vatican Cardinal: ‘There is Still Room for Negotiation’ to End Ukraine Conflict
Screenshot/Vatican News Cardinal Pietro Parolin speaks in a Vatican News interview published Nov. 30, 2021. Since the launch of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, Pope Francis has engaged in behind-the-scenes efforts to help end the conflict.
‘They Pray All Day Long’: How Religious Sisters Are Helping People in Need Amid the Ukraine Conflict
Private archive. Religious sisters in Ukraine deliver supplies from Caritas. The sisters pray the rosary especially for the conversion of President Putin, who was born on Oct. 7, 1952, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary.
UN wants faith groups to help work against plastic pollution
The Faith for Earth Dialogue seeks to demonstrate the power and potential of faith-based organizations and faith leaders in shaping discussions at the UNEA as well as engaging in dialogue with other stakeholders.