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What indigenous communities teach us about climate change
Posted on 05/20/2026 03:47 AM ()
From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.
Oceania's Bishops discuss modern slavery and migration at Guam meeting
Posted on 05/20/2026 03:02 AM ()
During their three-day meeting in Guam, the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania focuses on modern slavery and migration, formation, pastoral care, globalization, and social injustices.
Pope Leo prays for peace in Lebanon and Middle East
Posted on 05/20/2026 01:51 AM ()
As he greets Armenian Catholicos Aram I at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.
Pope at Audience: Liturgy sustains Church and expresses her faith
Posted on 05/20/2026 01:30 AM ()
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium,' underscoring that "the liturgy sustains the faithful" and that every Eucharistic Celebration becomes "a true epiphany of the Church in prayer."
South Sudanese bishop: All people can be ‘bridges of healing and peace'
Posted on 05/19/2026 05:35 AM ()
In an address to authorities, religious leaders, and all people, the Bishop of Tombura Yambio County in South Sudan, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, calls on people of all backgrounds to "revive the culture of respectful conversation, reconciliation, and unity."
Cardinal Parolin urges Europe to renew its commitment to peace
Posted on 05/19/2026 05:34 AM ()
At a European Parliament awards ceremony, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s call for renewed efforts to safeguard peace amid rising global tensions.
Uganda Episcopal Conference calls for parish-based Martyrs’ Day celebrations on 3 June 2026
Posted on 05/19/2026 03:11 AM ()
Kampala. The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on Catholics nationwide to observe the Solemnity of the Uganda Martyrs on June 3 through prayer services and Masses in their local parishes and dioceses, following the government’s decision to postpone the national celebrations at Namugongo due to Ebola-related concerns.
US Bishops to consecrate America to Sacred Heart of Jesus for 250th anniversary
Posted on 05/19/2026 01:52 AM ()
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Malaysia’s Cardinal Francis: Asian diversity is an asset, not a threat
Posted on 05/18/2026 09:53 AM ()
Cardinal Sebastian Francis, Archbishop of Penang in Malaysia, speaks to Vatican News about the "vibrant" Church in the region, and warns against adopting a ‘minority complex’.
Nerses Shnorhali: Great 'pioneer of ecumenism' in the Christian East
Posted on 05/18/2026 09:38 AM ()
As he meets with Armenian Catholicos Aram I, Pope Leo XIV says Nerses Shnorhali, a 12th-century Catholicos of the Armenian Church, has been inserted in the Roman Martyrology, calling it an example of "ecumenism of the saints."