Tag: Catholic News
Pope Francis calls potential U.S. deportation plans ‘a disgrace’
There are an estimated 11.7 million undocumented immigrants, according to July 2023 statistics from the Center for Migration Studies
Thailand’s Churches renew commitment to unity during week of prayer
The 2025 celebration coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325 AD
Filipino prelate urges safeguarding human intelligence amid AI advancements
Cardinal David highlighted the need to safeguard the distinct qualities of human creativity, moral discernment, and spirituality
Fr. François Ponchaud, chronicler of Khmer Rouge atrocities, dies at 85
Fr. Ponchaud retired to a rural parish in Cambodia from 2016 to 2021 before returning to France due to age and health issues
Hong Kong diocese unveils plans for HK$500 million Tung Chung Church
Parishioners raised concerns about pedestrian safety, parking capacity, and the site’s potential as a pilgrimage destination
Indonesian Archbishop denounces geothermal projects over environmental concerns
The archbishop voiced his concerns over the planned developments in Mataloko and other areas within his pastoral jurisdiction
Pope Francis thanks mediators for brokering latest ceasefire deal in Gaza
He said the ceasefire is an “important result” for the city, which has endured more than one year of fighting since Israel declared war
Cardinal Ferrão calls for unity and harmony inspired by St. Joseph...
“St. Joseph Vaz himself endured many challenges and hardships. With unwavering trust in God and deep faith, he confronted them courageously"
Ecumenical prayer events in Hong Kong to celebrate Week of Christian...
The Catholic Church in Hong Kong encouraged the faithful to attend the gatherings and embrace the opportunity to join in fellowship
Vatican: Pope Francis suffers bruised arm from fall
While the arm was not fractured in the accident, it was braced “as a precautionary measure,” the brief communication said
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