Bishops in the United States and across Europe have called for complete nuclear disarmament. Even a limited nuclear exchange would have devastating consequences for people and the planet, they say. Their pleas for banning nuclear weapons come days after after North Korea tested an intercontinental ballistic missile that could reach Alaska. “Tragically, human error or Read more
A former professional footballer from Northern Ireland, Philip Mulryne, has been ordained a priest in the Dominican Order. Mulryne, who is reported to have once earned £600,000 a year, has also taken a vow of poverty. He made his debut in 1997 with Manchester United and won 27 caps for Northern Ireland. Read more
The Pope’s favourite art works are the subject of a new documentary – ‘Pope Francis – My idea of art’. It explores what art means to Francis through a series of his favorite works. Read more
Silicon Valley may not be where you’d expect to find a group of investors keen to protect the environment. That’s just where Pope Francis has found them, though. The Laudato Si Startup Challenge, launched earlier this year, offers money and mentorship to entrepreneurs working to make the world a better place. Read more
There are ten critical points to consider in relation to Charlie Gard, says Italian Cardinal Elio Sgreccia, former President of the Pontifical Academy for Life. Specialists at Great Ormond Street Hospital where eleven-month old Charlie has being cared for say he has no chance of survival or improvement. Prolonging his life may cause significant suffering. Charlie Read more
Pope Francis is full of praise for an online web portal initiative, InfoMigrants.net. which is specifically aimed at providing news and information targeted at migrants. “I am close with affection and encouragement to those institutions, associations and individuals who open up wisely to the migratory phenomenon with interventions of support, bearing witness to the human Read more
An Al Quaeda affiliate group Nusrat al-Islam wal Muslimeen has released a video of kidnapped Colombian nun Sister Gloria Cecilia Narváez. Narváez, a missionary sister, was kidnapped in February. She had been working in Karangasso, Mali, caring for orphans, teaching adult women to read and write, dispensing needed medications and giving assistance to women. On Read more
Pope Francis says hunger is caused by “the indifference of many and the selfishness of a few”. Saying much can be done to help change this, Francis sent a message on Monday to participants in the 40th General Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations who were meeting in Rome. He Read more
The Vatican children’s hospital, Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital, is well run. An Associated Press (AP) report saying it isn’t is a hoax based on an incorrect, old report, says the hospital president, Mariella Enoc. Enoc has been the hospital president since 2015. The AP report’s focus is on the time before Enoc took over as Read more
The Australian Institute of Theological Education says it is “proud to be partnering again with the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference” to host the 13th Annual National eConference next month. They say the eConferences have attracted growing interest from communities across the world and this year’s event will be streamed live. Read more