Tag: Catholic News
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
A message of peace for Myanmar on Divine Mercy Sunday
Good deeds are needed today everywhere, and the Lord of Divine Mercy reminds us not to have faith that is not matched by deeds
Pontifical foundation appeals for prayers for Myanmar as violence continues
Christians all over the world can only look toward Myanmar with the deepest concern, says Aid to the Church in Need
Filipino missionary nun who championed social justice dies at 67
Sister Mary Francis Añover described as someone who took an extra mile to listen to the narratives of the rural poor and the indigenous people
Sister Ann: Myanmar’s brave Kachin nun
After she knelt in front of security forces to protect civilians she became a beacon of peace and reconciliation
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