Bishops in Mozambique are reflecting on the violent death of Bishop Osorio Citora Afonso, the Ordinary of Quelimane and Apostolic Administrator of the Archdiocese of Beira. The bishops lament the lack of clarity about the circumstances of the prelate’s death. Read all
Women have beaten men in some high-profile endurance events in recent months – are they better suited to these challenges? Read all
As Ukraine approaches another winter of war, CAFOD’s Henry Wilson-Smith describes a population living under almost constant air-raid alerts, preparing for power cuts and relying on local humanitarian networks to rebuild lives damaged by years of conflict. Read all
A curious online row over this summer’s heatwaves points to a wider – and worrying – shift in climate science. Read all
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue participated in the meeting in Indonesia organized by Scholas Occurrentes and United in Diversity. In addition to commemorating the second anniversary of Pope Francis’s apostolic journey to Southeast Asia and the signing of the Istiqlal Interreligious Declaration, the event reflected on themes from the encyclical “Magnifica humanitas” and the “sensible” … Continue reading “Scholas Chairs Congress: AI must liberate, not enslave”
As the 25th anniversary approaches, the wait for the alleged mastermind of the attack to be put on trial goes on. Read all
A look at Poland’s traditional harvest thanksgiving celebrations, known as “dożynki”, which Pope Leo reflected on at the General Audience. Read all
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here’s why you shouldn’t put it off. Read all
The President of the French Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, along with other bishops, present details of Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming apostolic journey to France from September 25 to 28 at a press conference. They speak about the budget, the organizational efforts, the Journey’s motto, the Pope’s meeting with survivors of abuse and more. Read … Continue reading “French Bishops: There is a spiritual thirst in the country as it awaits the Pope”
For many young people making a will may not seem necessary, but here’s why you shouldn’t put it off. Read all
LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection with at least $45m (£33m) owed to players, who will now have the option to leave. Read all
At his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues his reflection on Vatican II’s ‘Gaudium et Spes,’ and says the dignity of every human person is a permanent gift of God’s love that we must defend. Read all
The festival will return in June after taking a fallow year, but tickets have topped £400 for the first time. Read all
Pope Leo XIV tells Bishops associated with the Focolare Movement that our modern emphasis on individual freedom can in reality make us less free to be our genuine selves or follow our highest ideals. Read all
BBC’s Middle East correspondent Lucy Williamson reports from an area close to Israel’s proposed site in the occupied West Bank. Read all
The president shares a misleading video which appears to show Charles shrugging and walking away from a man who fainted during a royal visit. Read all
UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlements in the West Bank. Read all
It is the latest in a string of high-profile art thefts in Europe that has again put the security of museums and galleries in the spotlight. Read all
The presenter said it had been “deeply rewarding” but added that “now is the right time for a change”. Read all
A spokesman says they were not told in advance about the letter sent on behalf of the king, although palace sources deny this. Read all
Dr Alex Armitage is eating only food grown, reared or caught locally during September. Read all
Applicants have to pitch their ideas on stage in front of a panel of judges and an audience. But is this exciting or unfair? Read all
Oli’s experience is one of a growing number of clinical negligence claims being made in England, BBC analysis shows. Read all
Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year’s best moments in music. Read all
Powerful messages are appearing on billboards across Ghana as thousands of young Catholics from across West Africa gather in Accra this week. Read all
