Michael Kamau Mathini is convinced that his father lived as long as he did because of the quality of care he received at Our Lady Hospice-Thigio, run by the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent De Paul.
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Vatican Statistics Show Global Imbalance in Ratio of Catholics per Priest
The number of Catholics and of Catholic men and women who devote their lives to serving them continues to grow in Africa and Asia, Vatican statistics show, but pastoral ministry is still much more readily available to Catholics in Europe.
Church in Brazil Opens Doors to Shelter Those Who Lost Homes in Mudslides
The Diocese of Petrópolis and the city’s parishes have opened their doors to assist victims of the torrential rainstorm that flooded the historic city of Petrópolis.
Pope Francis’ Full Opening Speech at International Conference on the Priesthood
The following is Pope Francis’ full opening speech at the symposium on the priesthood that has gathered priests, bishops, and theologians from around the world to the Vatican.
COVID Restriction Protests Affecting Church in Canada
When protestors first clogged the streets of Ottawa, Canada with heavy trucks about three weeks ago, Msgr. Kevin Beach had to cancel a funeral — because the hearse couldn’t get in front of St. Peter Basilica.
Religious Persecution In Nigeria ‘Has Gotten Worse’: Aid Groups
Religious freedom advocates are confused over the omission of Nigeria from a U.S. State Department list of countries known for having the world’s worst attacks on Christians. “We’re baffled,” said Ed Clancy, of Brooklyn-based Aid to the Church in Need-U.S. “By every single measure, Nigeria has gotten worse.”
Only In Print: Nigerian Writer Faces Cybercrime Charge After Reporting Slaughter of Christians
Prosecutors in Nigeria claim a Catholic journalist violated cybercrime laws when he wrote about complaints that the government failed to arrest any suspects in the Oct. 29 murders of 38 Christians in southern Kaduna State.
Program Promotes Dialogue, Peace-Building in Ukraine
As the world waits for the next chapter in the Ukraine crisis, some in the nation are focusing on forming dialogue, peace-building, and leadership initiatives for future generations.
Pope Francis Chooses Theme For July 24 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly
Pope Francis is dedicating the 2022 World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly to the importance of inviting older people to contribute to building a better world.
Ukraine Chaplain Sees His Mission as Helping Troops Protect Their Humanity
For Jesuit Father Andriy Zelinskyy and the soldiers he ministers to in Ukraine, the threat of a war with Russia isn’t news; “the war started eight years ago,” he said.