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Pope Francis Thanks Faithful for Prayers Amid Hospitalization
By Catholic News AgencyMarch 6, 2025, 03:51 PM ET VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis, who has been hospitalized at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14 due to bilateral pneumonia, expressed gratitude for the prayers and support of the faithful in a prerecorded audio message played during a rosary service in St. Peter’s Square on Thursday…
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EU Bishops: Ukraine’s Struggle ‘Decisive for the Fate of Europe and the World
By Kielce Gussie Brussels, Belgium – The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has released a statement emphasizing the critical role of Ukraine’s struggle for peace in shaping the future of Europe and the world. The statement, issued on March 4, reaffirms the EU Bishops’ unwavering support for…
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Church Assists Victims of Manipur Violence on Road to Recovery
By Sr. Florina Joseph, SCN Manipur, India – Nearly two years after the violent ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, the Catholic Church continues to play a crucial role in assisting displaced victims on their road to recovery. The violence, which claimed over 200 lives, left approximately 67,000 people internally displaced,…
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Pope Francis Appoints New Bishop of Daet
By CBCP NewsMarch 4, 2025 Pope Francis has appointed Fr. Herman Abcede, a Rogationist missionary, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Daet in the province of Camarines Norte. Abcede succeeds Archbishop Rex Andrew Alarcon, who was transferred to the Archdiocese of Caceres in 2024. He will be the fourth bishop of the diocese,…
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Church Group Criticizes Maharlika Fund Over $76.4M Mining Loan
By CBCP NewsMarch 3, 2025Manila, Philippines The Catholic Church’s social action arm has denounced the country’s sovereign investment fund for financing a large-scale mining project, citing concerns over environmental and social consequences. The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) signed a binding term sheet to provide a $76.4-million bridge loan to Makilala Mining Company Inc., a local…
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Ukrainians Long for Peace Amidst Fresh Fighting
By Stefan J. Bos Amidst ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ prayers for peace coincide with renewed missile strikes affecting the nation. The conflict continues to take a toll on civilians, with reports of casualties and widespread displacement. Civilians Under Siege Evelyn, a 23-year-old pharmacist from Kryvyi Rih, shared her fears of living alone due…
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Bishop Calls on Faithful to Support Pro-Life Leaders at Walk for Life
By CBCP News February 23, 2025 Manila, Philippines – A Catholic bishop on Sunday urged the faithful to become “visible signs of hope” in a society where the value of life is increasingly trivialized. Speaking at this year’s Walk for Life, Bishop Severo Caermare of Dipolog, chairman of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines…
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UN Urges Immediate Action as Sudan Faces Humanitarian Crisis
By Nathan Morley The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has called for urgent intervention to address the deepening humanitarian crisis in Sudan, nearly two years into a devastating conflict. Dire Humanitarian Conditions Edem Wosornu, OCHA’s Director of Operations and Advocacy, underscored the severity of the crisis, stressing that the ongoing…
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Our Lady of Fatima to Travel to Rome for the Jubilee in October 2025
By Vatican News The revered statue of Our Lady of Fatima will be in Rome on October 11-12, 2025, for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality. The statue, an internationally recognized symbol of hope and devotion, will be brought from the Portuguese Marian shrine of Fatima to St. Peter’s Square, where it will be present during…
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Pope Francis Establishes Vatican Fundraising Commission Amid Financial Challenges
By Hannah BrockhausCatholic News AgencyFebruary 27, 2025 VATICAN— The Vatican announced on Wednesday that Pope Francis has created a fundraising commission to solicit donations from Catholics and bishops’ conferences as the Vatican City State and the Roman Curia continue to face budgetary and funding challenges. The newly established “Commissio de Donationibus pro Sancta Sede” (Commission…
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