Author: Rose Miller

Pope Francis has called for Israel and Hamas to reach an agreement for ‘an immediate ceasefire in Gaza’, repeating ‘Enough!’ and ‘Stop!’ from the window of the apostolic palace. 

The Coptic Orthodox Church has suspended its two-decade-long doctrinal dialogue with the Roman Catholic Church over the Vatican’s approval of same-sex blessings.

Nearly three-quarters of youth questioned in an international survey believe in God.

About 73 per cent of those surveyed said they believe in God, while a further eight per cent were ‘searching to believe in God.’ The survey canvassed the views of young people in eight countries about religious beliefs, prayer and social issues.

The Texas Attorney-General is suing a network of Church-related ministries to migrants and refugees after one of them – Annunciation House in El Paso, Texas – refused to surrender records about the people it serves. 

In a recent letter to Senators, four US Bishops’ Conference chairmen argue that there isn’t a scenario where in vitro fertilisation (IVF) is a morally acceptable means of pregnancy, and therefore legislation to establish a federal right to the treatment shouldn’t be passed.

The £100 million earmarked by the Church of England for a new investment fund to help repair damage caused by its historic links to slavery is ‘not enough’, a report says. It comes after an investigation last year found the Church had invested large amounts of money into a company that transported tens of thousands of slaves.

Former Bishop of Broome Christopher Saunders has indicated he will plead not guilty to alleged historical child sex offences. The bishop was arrested and appeared in court in February charged with 19 criminal offences.

A South Sudanese bishop says his people are living in deplorable conditions and are starving, amid challenges caused by violent conflicts and Covid-19.

A Sydney youth ministry has taken itself to where a line-up of enthusiastic young people can be guaranteed – Bondi Beach. Offering surfboards rather than hymn books, Bondi’s Catholic youth ministry teaches new surfies to ride the waves and tells them about the Catholic faith.

More than 3,400 Belgians were euthanised in 2023 – a 15% increase over 2022. Latest statistics reveal that there were 3,423 officially reported deaths — 3.1% of all deaths in Belgium.