Cardinal Ambongo targeted by judicial inquiry in DR Congo
Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo of Kinshasa is subject to a judicial inquiry for his highly critical sermons and media appearances regarding the DR Congo government.
Pope Francis in Venice: “Every time I go to prison, I say: why them, and not me?”
From the women’s prison in Venice, which hosts the Holy See’s official pavilion at the Venice Biennale of Art, Pope Francis called for “closeness and fraternal affection”, speaking against the rejection of the poorest.
Modi’s growth dreams shape the 2024 Indian elections in Uttar Pradesh
India’s most populous state represents the Indian prime minister’s ambitions to position India as the world’s third-largest economy. Despite undeniable growth and rapid urbanization, the state struggles to address unemployment and inequality challenges.
Remembering the historic “Mass of four popes”
Ten years ago John Paul II and John XXIII were canonized by Pope Francis in St. Peter’s Square on April 27, thefirst double canonization of popes on the same day, in the presence of two living popes.
From court to cloister: French volleyball star to join religious community
The athlete Ludovic Duée will be a postulant of the Canons Regular of the Mother of God, a traditional community in Lagrasse,southern France
When Cardinal Parolin speaks of the post-Francis era
Vatican Diary.The Vatican secretary of state explicitly discusses the future of the Church after the end of Pope Francis’ pontificate.
Sunday reflection: Am I still connected to Jesus?
SUNDAY 28 APRIL 2024: FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER Readings: Acts 9: 26-31/ Ps 22: 26-27. 28. 30. 31-32 (26a)/ 1 Jn 3: 18-24/ Jn 15: 1-8
Come break and share
Two key post-Resurrection stories feature Jesus sharing meals, emphasizing the connection between sustenance and the Gospel’s message. As Jesus nourishes his followers, he instructs them to nourish others, marking the beginning of the Church’s mission.
Pope Francis going to Venice to promote an art in service of the poorest
On Sunday, April 28, Pope Francis will visit the Venice Biennale of Contemporary Art, where he will tour the pavilion of the Holy See, located in a women’s prison in the City of the Doges.
Israeli hostage video from Hamas underscores urgent need for release
The issue of releasing hostages, which had receded from the forefront of Israeli politics, resurfaced in the debate after Hamas released a video featuring Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin.