A Neocatechumenal Way rally involving 150,000 representatives from 135 countries gathered together on Saturday to thank God for the 50 years of their presence in Rome. “Only a Church that renounces the world announces the Lord well. Only a Church free from power and money, free from triumphalism and clericalism, testifies in a credible way Read more
The Anglophone crisis in Cameroon can be resolved only by the Catholic Church, says one of the world’s leading conflict-resolution organisations. Noting the Church is the largest religious group in the country, the International Crisis Group says there are few alternative prospective peacemakers. They say if the peacemaker role is not filled, the Anglophone separatist Read more
Translations of the Pope’s speeches are always needed – especially since the Catholic world includes numerous languages. He therefore needs a good communications team that can quickly and faithfully translate his words and messages. That is of extreme importance, especially when Church leaders are quick to criticize people for taking the pope’s words out of Read more
The Vatican Museum diaries kept during the period of the Second World War have been opened. They show a slice of life in the Holy See, thanks to a former Museum director. Read more
Sotherby’s will be auctioning Pope’s Lamborghini Huracan RWD Coupe. The auction house has valued the signed and blessed vehicle at 250,000 to 350,000 Euros. Read more
The Australian court has ordered Cardinal George Pell to stand trial. He will be defending historical sexual offence allegations which he denies. The Vatican has issued the following statement about the court’s decision: “The Holy See has taken note of the decision issued by judicial authorities in Australia regarding His Eminence Cardinal George Pell. “Last Read more
Spanish Carmelite nuns have added their support to the Me Too movement. The international movement against sexual harassment and assault has spread rapidly since last October. It is used to show the widespread prevalence of sexual assault and harassment. The Carmelite nuns published a post committing their support to Me Too last week. This followed Read more
Malawi’s Muslim community are criticising the country’s Catholic bishops for failing to mention the murder of albinos in its latest pastoral letter. The 16-page pastoral letter, ‘A Call For A New Era In Malawi’, was read out in Catholic churches last Sunday. The letter lists a number of ills afflicting the nation. It echoes issues Read more
The Bavarian state government’s order to put crosses at the entrances of all state administrative buildings by 1 June is unpopular with many Germans. It has also drawn disapproving comments from Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich. However, Bavarian state leader Markus Söder says the crosses should reflect Bavaria’s “cultural identity and Christian-Western influence.” Its public Read more
Alfie Evans, who died last week after a legal battle over his treatment, was used by campaigners for their own political aims, Cardinal Vincent Nichols of Westminster says. Alfie was 23 months old when he died. He had a neurodegenerative disorder and had been cared for in Alder Hey hospital for 18 months. The disorder Read more