Vatican:Pope Francis has sent a video message to the people of Myanmar, saying his upcoming trip to the country is meant “to confirm the faith of Myanmar’s Catholic community”. The Holy Father makes his Apostolic Journey to Myanmar on 27-30 November 2017. “I am coming to proclaim the Gospel ofContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Saturday sent a message to health workers and organizations, saying compassion is the heart of what they do, and stressed the need for a more equitable distribution resources and services throughout the world. “A healthcare organization that is efficient and capable of addressing inequalities cannot forgetContinue Reading
Rome: Ahead of his late November visit to Myanmar, Pope Francis has sent a video to the local population, saying he’s coming to proclaim the Gospel, featuring a message of “reconciliation, forgiveness and peace.” Given the social, ethnic and religious tensions dividing Myanmar today, prominently including the dramatic situation facingContinue Reading
The beatification of Father Solanus Casey in Detroit on Saturday is expected to pull an “unprecedented” large crowd and insiders believe it’ll be like a “Catholic Super Bowl” Father Solanus Casey was born the son of Irish immigrants, in Wisconsin, in 1870, and became legendary across the Midwest for ministeringContinue Reading
By Matters India Reporter Singapore: Bishop Dr.Yap Kim Hao, former general secretary of the Christian Conference of Asia (CCA) passed away in Singapore on November 16. Bishop Kim Hao served CCA as general secretary from 1973 to 1985. He was elected the general secretary of CCA for a first four-yearContinue Reading
Sydney, Australia: Following a postal survey showing support for same-sex marriage, Australia’s Catholic bishops said that the nation’s laws need to protect those who understand marriage as it has always been viewed. “Parliamentarians must recognize and respect the concerns of the more than 4.8 million Australians who opposed a change toContinue Reading
Nirmala Carvalho Mumbai: Bishops in Pakistan have elected a new president of their conference in a meeting that tackled a number of issues facing the country, including corruption and the state of the educational system. Bishop Joseph Arshadof Faisalabad will lead the bishops’ conference after a vote during their annualContinue Reading
Vatican City: Pope Francis became the proud new owner of a special papal-themed Lamborghini Huracán, which was given to him by company execs at the Vatican. The special edition car, however, will be auctioned off by Sotheby’s in London and the proceeds given to four charities in Pope Francis’ name. and will be auctionedContinue Reading
Lahore: Amid national challenges, the Pakistani Catholic Bishops’ Conference has announced a “Year of the Eucharist,” to focus on renewal and service. The year will begin on the Solemnity of Christ the King, Nov. 26, 2017. It will end on the same feast day next year, Nov. 25, 2018. “TheContinue Reading
The award will be given on December 10Continue Reading
