A Catholic doctor called yesterday for an independent inquiry into reports that COVID-19 patients with learning disabilities have been given “do not resuscitate” notices during the second wave of the virus in the UK
Irish bishops decry bill to legalize euthanasia
Catholic leaders and human rights advocates have expressed concern over a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide in Ireland.
Pope Francis: Remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God
Pope Francis today urged people to remember the closeness, compassion, and tenderness of God.
We have a lot to learn this Lent from persecuted Christians, advocate says at Vatican
In approaching the penitential practices of Lent, Catholics can learn a lot from persecuted Christian communities, an advocate for Aid to the Church in Need said at the Vatican yesterday.
Pope Francis: ‘Be vigorous and resilient like legumes’
Pope Francis has encouraged people to have resilience in the fight against world hunger, drawing inspiration from the hardiness of legumes.
“I invite you to develop our art, to be vigorous and resilient like legumes, and to unite to end hunger once and for all,” the pope said in a written message on Thursday.
Pope Francis: ‘Experience Lent with love’ by caring for those affected by pandemic
Pope Francis has encouraged Catholics to practice charity in Lent this year by caring for those affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
Catholic missionary priest nominated for Nobel Peace Prize
A Catholic missionary priest in Madagascar known for serving the poor living on a landfill has been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize.
Fr. Pedro Opeka, 72, is a Vincentian priest from Argentina who has worked with the poor in Madagascar for more than three decades.
World’s largest Gothic altarpiece dazzles again after 6-year restoration project
The Gothic altarpiece at St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków, Poland. Photo credits: The Archives of St. Mary’s Basilica in Kraków. The world’s largest Gothic altarpiece …
Pope Francis presented with historic prayer manuscript saved from Islamic State
Pope Francis was presented on Wednesday with a historic Aramaic prayer manuscript rescued from the Islamic State’s destructive occupation of northern Iraq.
Lourdes shrine invites the sick to find hope through virtual visit
Pilgrims at the Sanctuary Our Lady of Lourdes in France. Photo credits: Sanctuaire ND de Lourdes/Pierre Vincent. On the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, …
Myanmar’s Cardinal welcomes solidarity of the global Catholic family
Cardinal Charles Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, has written to Cardinal Vincent Nichols to thank him for his letter expressing prayerful solidarity with the people of Myanmar as the country faces intense challenges.
Annual Safeguarding Report 2019
The National Catholic Safeguarding Commission has published its Annual Report for 2019.
In his foreword, the late Chris Pearson, former Chair of the NCSC, highlights ‘Six Key Thoughts’ from a victim/survivor perspective
Pope Francis: Christian prayer instills ‘invincible hope’ in the human heart
Pope Francis said today that prayer can fortify us as we face the challenges of daily life.
Speaking at his general audience this morning, the pope explained that prayer helps us to see the “infinite grace” that lies beyond the visible world.
World Day of the Sick: Pope urges “trust-based relationship” in care for the sick
In his message for the 29th World Day of the Sick tomorrow, 11 February, Pope Francis urges a path of healing grounded in a trusting and interpersonal relationship between the sick and those who care for them.
Vatican Radio to launch web radio on 90th anniversary
Vatican Radio will launch a 24-hour web radio to mark its 90th anniversary on Friday.
The web radio, debuting 12 February will make Vatican Radio broadcasts available over the internet in English, Italian, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, and Armenian.
Let’s talk about organ donation and ‘Leave Them Certain’
Image credit: CBCEW Following the introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England in May 2020, NHS Blood and Transplant have launched ‘Leave …
Pope Francis to visit Iraqi cathedral burned by Islamic State
The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida was charred black inside after the Islamic State set it aflame after taking control of the town in 2014. Now the restored cathedral is preparing to welcome Pope Francis during his trip to Iraq next month.
Pandemic creating “vast new reservoirs of victims of modern slavery and human trafficking,” warns Cardinal
Cardinal Vincent Nichols, preaching in Westminster Cathedral at a Mass for the Feast of St Josephine Bakhita, warns that the COVID-19 pandemic has created an order of people in distress, poverty, isolation and anxiety – something that ruthless traffickers are quick to exploit.
Cardinal Nichols: Pandemic and Environmental change increase Human Trafficking
Image credit: CBCEW Launch of the Bakhita Centre for Research on Slavery, Exploitation and Abuse at St Mary’s University Cardinal Vincent Nichols, president of both the …
Pope Francis tells diplomats ‘right to life’ is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican today that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away from “their inalienable duty to protect human life” from conception to natural death.