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The Eastern Churches: Victims of War The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches recently reflected on the profound impact of Pope Francis’ speech to members of ROACO, highlighting the dire situation faced by the Eastern Churches as victims of war. By Antonella Palermo & Linda Bordoni Pope Francis recently addressed members of ROACO, emphasizing the urgent need for peace and solidarity with Eastern Christians facing conflicts. His powerful words resonated deeply with the audience, identifying the key challenges faced by humanity today, particularly in the Eastern Churches. In a conversation with Vatican Radio, Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, the Prefect…

Welcome to our blog where we bring you the latest updates on global issues affecting children. Today, we focus on the recent address by the Vatican representative to the UN, Monsignor Robert Murphy, at an open debate at the Security Council in New York. The debate centered on the alarming increase of children being affected by armed conflict worldwide and the urgent need for concrete action to protect them from these atrocities. During his address, Monsignor Murphy highlighted the troubling trend of the rising number of children killed in armed conflicts, especially in populated areas where the use of explosive…

16:50 Von der Leyen, Costa, and Kallas Gear Up to Form a Strong Team Ursula von der Leyen, Antonio Costa, and Kaja Kallas met for the first time after the European Council approved the three top EU jobs. Von der Leyen announced the meeting in a tweet, expressing excitement about the potential of the trio to form a great team. “Touch down for Antonio Costa in Brussels and first touch base with Kaja Kallas. I know the three of us can make a great team. Looking forward to presenting for confirmation in the Euro chamber,” von der Leyen stated. For…

Welcome to Caritas Philippines: Redefining Fundraising with Innovation Caritas Philippines is thrilled to announce the launch of its groundbreaking mobile application for the ‘Alay Kapwa Expanded Program’. This innovative tool is set to revolutionize the way donors engage with and support charitable initiatives. Designed to provide a seamless and interactive experience, the mobile app will allow donors to easily register, track donations, and select specific programs to support. With this technology, Caritas Philippines aims to empower donors to play a more direct role in the causes they are passionate about. Speaking at the 41st National Social Action General Assembly in…

Welcome to the world of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD), where Pope Francis has some inspiring words for Verbites to journey along “the way of the Spirit” and become beacons of hope in a world marred by conflict. By Lisa Zengarini As the Missionaries of the Divine Word (SVD) convene for their General Chapter, gearing up to commemorate the 150th anniversary of their congregation in 2025, Pope Francis offered his guidance and wisdom to the assembly. Embracing The Light Within Under the theme, “Your Light Must Shine Before Others (Mt 5:16): Faithful and Creative Disciples in a Wounded…

Welcome to this Week’s Eastern Churches News! Join us as we explore the latest news from the Eastern Churches, brought to you in partnership with L’Œuvre d’Orient. This week, a fascinating discovery of a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church in Israel, Armenia’s recognition of the State of Palestine, and Cardinal Pietro Parolin’s recent visit to Lebanon. Ancient Byzantine Church Unearthed in Israel Exciting news from the Negev desert in southern Israel, where archaeologists have unearthed the remains of a 1,500-year-old Byzantine church. The Israel Antiquities Authority’s excavations also revealed fascinating engravings of ships on the church walls, left by pilgrims recounting their…

As summer approaches, Pope Francis prepares to take his annual July break from most of his activities, a tradition he upholds every year. The Prefecture of the Papal Household confirmed this temporary halt in a statement released on Friday. During the month of July, the Holy Father will take a well-deserved rest, suspending General Audiences and most of his engagements. However, he will continue to deliver his uplifting Sunday Angelus addresses to the faithful gathered in St. Peter’s Square, maintaining this important connection with the people. Mark your calendars, as the Pope’s General Audience is set to resume on Wednesday,…

Pope Francis Expresses Hopes to Visit Nicaea in 2025 In an exciting announcement, Pope Francis expressed his desire to travel to Turkey in 2025 to celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicea. This monumental event marks the first Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in the year 325. By Christopher Wells During a meeting with a delegation from the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, Pope Francis shared his enthusiasm for the trip. “It is a journey I am truly looking forward to making,” the Pope exclaimed. The delegation was in Rome to honor the feast of Sts Peter and Paul,…

Exciting Updates from Italy This Week! Italy has been abuzz with significant developments across various sectors this week. Here’s a roundup of some key headlines: EU Leadership Agreement and Giorgia Meloni’s Reaction: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni continues to criticize the recent EU leadership agreement, voicing frustrations over the perceived lack of consideration for voters’ opinions. This ongoing saga sheds light on tensions within the EU regarding the selection process of top positions. Economic Indicators: While Italy’s consumer confidence index saw a boost from 96.4 to 98.3 in June, business confidence experienced a slight dip from 95.1 to 94.5. This…

Francesco si rivolge ai partecipanti della plenaria della Roaco e menziona i territori devastati da conflitti e violenze, chiedendo una soluzione urgente: Ucraina, Siria, Libano, Caucaso, Tigray e la Terra Santa che sta vedendo una diminuzione della presenza cristiana. Il Pontefice ammonisce che “la violenza non porterà mai la pace” e che “tutti saranno sconfitti dalla guerra, poiché essa è già una sconfitta”. Ha anche lanciato un appello per la cura dei cristiani orientali in diaspora. Di: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican News Data di pubblicazione: 28 Giugno 2024 “Fermatevi, fermatevi… la violenza non porterà mai la pace!”. Queste sono le…