Tag: Catholic News
1 in every 3 countries suffers grave violations of religious freedom,...
Aid to the Church in Need report notes that China and Myanmar are among those that have the worst records of violations
Archbishop Sirkar, founder of two religious institutes in India, dies
He founded the Adoration Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary and the Sadhan Brothers
COVID-19 claims the lives of 6 Catholic priests in India
Five of the six deaths were in the west coastal state of Gujarat
Pope Francis cites martyrdom of monks to protect Eucharist
The six monks were beatified on April 17 in the Italian abbey where they were martyred more than 200 years ago
Christians and Muslims ‘called to be bearers of hope’
Hope arises from our belief that all our problems and trials have a meaning, reads Vatican statement
Catholics accuse Indian govt of double standards over Hindu festival
Hindus hold traditional ceremonies this week as strict measures are imposed on other religions
Pope Francis says Church is ‘a great school of prayer’
The importance of prayer is the reason why communities and groups dedicated to prayer flourish in the Church, pope says
Catholic Church in South Korea posts record low growth amid pandemic
Number of baptisms dropped by 62.6 percent in 2020, while the number of marriages recognized by the Church fell by 43 percent
Philippines has greatest number of children baptized as Catholics
The country marked the 500th anniversary of the first Christian baptism in the country on April 14
Watch: Pope describes type of priest world will need after pandemic
Pope Francis tells priests and seminarians that they will need to look outwardly with tenderness just as God the Father looks at problems afflicting society
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