Tag: Catholic News
Vatican calls for global prayer ‘marathon’ for end to pandemic
Initiative will involve all the shrines of the world to encourage the faithful, families, and communities to recite the rosary, says pontifical council
In Earth Day message, pope warns that planet is ‘at the...
Pope Francis urges political leaders to act with courage and justice
Migrants who help sustain Indian economy left on the margins
Migrant workers have poor access to health services, social protection, education, housing and sanitation, food and water, and other utilities
Sri Lankan Catholic Church leader calls on Muslims to reject extremism
Groups linked to the so-called Islamic State were responsible for the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks
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