Hours before the Taliban took control of Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, Pope Francis expressed his hope for the peace and safety of the country’s citizens.
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U.S. Church Offers Prayers For Haiti After Devastating Earthquake
The president of the U.S. bishops conference expressed his “heartfelt prayers for the people of Haiti who are mourning the loss of loved ones and are suffering” after an earthquake hit the Caribbean nation early on Aug. 14.
Pope Francis Extends his Condolences After Murder of French Priest Father Olivier Maire
At his general audience Aug. 11, Pope Francis told French-speaking visitors that it was “with great sorrow” that he learned of the Aug. 6 murder.
Italian Police Identify Sender of Envelope with Bullets Addressed to Pope Francis
Italian police identified the sender of the letter addressed to Pope Francis that contained three bullets as a French citizen “already known to Vatican security.” The name of the individual has not been released by authorities.
Police Investigating Source of Letter Containing Bullets Addressed to Pope Francis
Italian police have launched an investigation after postal workers discovered an envelope containing three bullets and addressed to “the pope.”
Seven Years After ISIS Invasion, Iraqis Still Face Uncertain Future
For Iraqis, the first week of August 2014 will forever be etched into their memory as the start of one of the worst episodes of religious and ethnic persecution the country has ever seen when the so-called Islamic State overtook the Plain of Nineveh.
On Anniversaries of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Bombings, Japan’s Bishops Call for Prohibition of Nukes
Catholic bishops in Japan called for the prohibition of nuclear weapons as they announced a 10-day prayer program marking the anniversary of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings.
Knights Name 2021 International Family of Year, Honor Five Local Councils
The Knights of Columbus named the Steciak family of Rembieszyce, Poland, as the organization’s 2021 International Family of the Year.
Pope Francis’ Decision on Latin Mass Explained
The Holy Father, Pope Francis, issued a Motu Proprio (a document issued by the Pope himself which has a legal effect in the Church) on July 16, 2021, called “Traditionis Custodes” (The “Guardians of the Tradition”).
Pope Francis Appeals For aid to Lebanon, Still Suffering One Year After Blast
Marking the one-year anniversary of a deadly explosion in Beirut, Pope Francis said Lebanon needs concrete help — not just words — from the international community so it can emerge once again as a symbol of fraternity and peace for the Middle East.