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Kenya: Religious sisters help battle addiction as ‘Friends of the Drunkards’
Posted on 01/5/2026 02:39 AM ()
At the Holy Innocents BPSS Centre, in the rural town of Timau in Kenya, religious sisters and lay professionals work together to help people battling addiction and mental health challenges. Known in the community as the “Friends of the Drunkards,” the sisters combine faith, science, and compassion to heal wounded lives and restore hope where society had once given up.
Pope Leo renews closeness to victims of fire tragedy in Switzerland
Posted on 01/4/2026 05:00 AM ()
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses once again his closeness to those in mourning following the fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on January 1.
Pope on Venezuela: Overcome violence, safeguard country’s sovereignty
Posted on 01/4/2026 04:21 AM ()
At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV calls for the good of the Venezuelan people to prevail, for the rule of law to be upheld, and for the human and civil rights of all to be respected.
Pope at Angelus: May the joy of Christmas sustain our journey
Posted on 01/4/2026 04:05 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus on the Second Sunday of Christmas, inviting the faithful to draw closer to the Christ Child and recalling that every authentic worship of God requires caring for humanity.
Pope dedicates Sistine Chapel Christmas Concert to children without peace
Posted on 01/3/2026 12:06 PM ()
The Sistine Chapel Choir performs a Christmas Concert in the presence of Pope Leo, who recalls the angels of Bethlehem and entrusts the world’s children to the prayer of song.
Vatican Governorate releases new app dedicated to St. Carlo Acutis
Posted on 01/3/2026 07:10 AM ()
The Vatican Governatorate releases a new app offering the contents of its official website in a quick and intuitive way, making it possible to consult news, announcements, and official communications.
Gaza: Caritas Italy offers full support to Caritas Jerusalem
Posted on 01/3/2026 06:19 AM ()
As Israel announces measures that could restrict Caritas Jerusalem’s ability to provide humanitarian aid, Caritas Italy’s deputy director expresses the Catholic aid agency’s support for the life-saving programs carried out by the Caritas network in Gaza and the West Bank.
Venezuela: Strong explosions in Caracas, President Maduro captured
Posted on 01/3/2026 03:15 AM ()
The capital of the Latin American country has been hit by a series of attacks that Venezuelan authorities have described as a “U.S. aggression.” US President Trump says President Nicolas Maduro has been captured together with his wife and flown out of the country.
Swiss Bishop: The Church is close to the families of the Crans-Montana victims
Posted on 01/3/2026 03:02 AM ()
Bishop Jean-Marie Lovey of Sion, Switzerland, discusses the fire that broke out on the night of January 1 and caused more than 40 deaths and hundreds of injuries, emphasizing, “The Church is called to share the pain and to make itself present: families must believe in the possibility of light.”
Lord's Day Reflection: New Year, Same Star
Posted on 01/3/2026 01:00 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Second Sunday of Christmas, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's Gospel reading.