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Pope Francis recently issued a short apostolic letter motu proprio titled ‘Ad Theologiam Promovendam’. The text introduces new statutes for the Pontifical Academy of Theology and, in so doing, captures some of the essential reforms Francis has initiated.
Pope Francis is set to speak at the inauguration of the first-ever ‘Faith Pavilion’ during the upcoming 28th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in the United Arab Emirates.
The Catholic aid agency, Caritas Internationalis, joined international appeals for a ceasefire in Gaza.
In a statement titled Now is the time for peace, the central confederation of Caritas aid agencies across the world called for unimpeded humanitarian access to the 2.3 million people still in Gaza, while urging Hamas to release the hostages taken from Israel on 7 October.
Renowned British filmmaker Ken Loach, whose work is characterised by its focus on social issues, has called for solidarity with the Pope’s work for migrants. Loach met with the Pope at the Vatican earlier in the year.
Pope Francis will publish an autobiography next year in which he recounts memories of historical events ranging from the outbreak of World War II to the collapse of the Twin Towers on 11 September, 2001.
The Rugby World Cup may be over, but the Notre Dame du Rugby remains.
Step inside this medieval chapel and you’ll soon realise this is no ordinary church.
Sr Zheng Yueqin, a Catholic nun from the Diocese of Nanjing, was given the ‘Good Person of Nanjing’ award by the local Communist Party Committee in recognition for her work with disabled children.
The Vatican has announced that US Bishop Joseph Strickland has been removed from the leadership of his Texas diocese. Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin has been appointed as apostolic administrator until a new bishop is named.
Pope Francis has commended the deepening Catholic-Protestant friendship in Scotland during a recent meeting with leaders of the Church of Scotland. Historically the Church of Scotland, a Calvinist Presbyterian denomination, and the Catholic Church had a strained relationship. The leaders of both denominations stressed the importance of Christians uniting in today’s world.
The United States bishops will continue to highlight the threat of abortion as a ‘preeminent priority’ in the introduction to a guide they’ll disseminate to Catholic voters ahead of the 2024 election.