As social divisions harden and ethnic tensions rise in the world, Singapore must “zealously” guard its racial and religious harmony which remains the “foundation” of the city state, said Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
August 15, 2022, commemorates the Indian freedom movement and freedom fighters, as well as celebrates India's glorious history, culture, and achievements.
In a wide-ranging interview with Vatican News, meet Cardinal-elect Virgilio do Carmo da Silva of Dili, who will become East Timor's first Cardinal at the end of August.
Catholic youth are called to a mission of healing and renewal of life, says Father Qaisar Feroz (OFM Cap), national chaplain of the Jesus Youth International in Pakistan.
The vulnerable and poor members of religious minorities in Pakistan are unable to defend themselves to obtain justice," says Catholic and Pakistani human rights activist, Peter Jacob
As the Church in Japan holds its annual Ten Days of Prayer for Peace event the Japanese bishops reiterate that peace is everybody’s responsibility. In their message for the occasion, signed by the president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ), Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo, the prelates reflect on Pope Francis’ words in the context of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
A new report by the charity Save the Children reveals that since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan a year ago, children are suffering with girls more likely to go hungry and feel isolated.
Sister Maria Celina Kannanaikal, a member of the Ursulines of Mary Immaculate, encountered Jesus and the Little Flower and was asked to pray for sinners.
"I cannot imagine what my school would be like without the help from the church's education solidarity fund," says Elsa, a recipient of the education solidarity fund. (Photo credit: Denpasar Diocese's web)
"Sustained by deep faith and a far-sighted gaze, humbly and self-sacrificingly served the Gospel and the Church," Pope Francis about late Cardinal Tomko
