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War in Ukraine: Order of Malta continues to ensure humanitarian support
Posted on 09/23/2025 03:06 AM ()
The Grand Hospitaller of the Order of Malta concludes a 4-day visit to war-struck Ukraine, where the Order runs many different humanitarian projects, showing closeness to the people and promising to continue to strengthen humanitarian cooperation to ensure effective and coordinated support.
Nuncio asks for prayers and action for war-torn Sudan
Posted on 09/23/2025 01:49 AM ()
The closeness of the Pope and of the Church to the war-struck people of Sudan was at the heart of the Apostolic Nuncio‘s mission as he travelled to the suffering country to meet with the Catholic community there and engage with political authorities.
Mission alive at 140 years: Legacy of the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood
Posted on 09/23/2025 01:12 AM ()
The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) are celebrating 140 years of missionary presence, service, and witness, a journey that began in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has since embraced the entire world.
Community Sant'Egidio organizes prayer vigil for Peace in Gaza
Posted on 09/22/2025 21:52 PM ()
A prayer vigil called “Peace for Gaza,” was organized in Rome by the Community of Sant’Egidio on Monday evening at the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, supported by a vast network of Catholic associations, drew hundreds together in prayer and featured the voices for peace and against war of Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Join the ‘Peace for Gaza’ Prayer Vigil
Posted on 09/22/2025 06:43 AM ()
The Community of Sant’Egidio, together with numerous Catholic associations and movements, is promoting “Peace for Gaza”, a prayer vigil organised in response to Pope Leo XIV's appeal and to “the extreme gravity of the war and humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
UN warns of civilian risk in Gaza
Posted on 09/22/2025 06:19 AM ()
United Nations aid teams have warned that civilians are increasingly caught in crossfire as Israeli forces intensify operations to drive out Hamas fighters from Gaza.
Young media professionals explore faith communication in Rome
Posted on 09/22/2025 04:24 AM ()
Fifteen communication professionals gathered in the Eternal City from September 12 to 19 for an immersion week as part of the program “Faith Communication in the Digital World,” exploring new ways of evangelizing.
Mozambique: Laudato Si’ initiative inspires ecumenical gathering for peace and the environment
Posted on 09/22/2025 04:17 AM ()
The Ecumenical Worship for the Season of Creation recently brought together over a hundred Christians from various denominations in Nampula, northern Mozambique. This gathering served as a moment for prayer and a powerful display of solidarity in caring for creation, inspired by the encyclical, “Laudato Si’”. Additionally, the event was an opportunity for participants to advocate for peace in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province.
Women for Peace: Voices of hope and humanity
Posted on 09/22/2025 03:40 AM ()
"Women for Peace" is a unique concept-concert that unites voices from around the world to promote reconciliation, hope, and solidarity and peace. The initiative blends opera and storytelling to highlight women as agents of peace. It uses music as a universal language capable of bridging cultures, inspiring reflection, and sending a clear message: peace is not a luxury, it is a human necessity.
Holy Cross Missionaries invite Catholics to pray global rosary for peace
Posted on 09/22/2025 03:30 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Marian month of October, the Congregation of Holy Cross is inviting families to pray together for peace, especially on October 22, feast of Pope St. John Paul II.