Tag: international
Pope Francis on World Day for Consecrated Life: Religious have ‘special...
The Catholic Church celebrates the World Day for Consecrated Life every year on February 2, the feast of the Presentation of the Lord
Religious freedom ‘under assault’ across the world, say faith leaders
According to religious freedom watchdog Open Doors International, 5,014 Christians were killed in 2022 in Nigeria alone
Pilgrims walk nine days to see Pope Francis in South Sudan
South Sudan's history since independence has been marred by five years of ethnic bloodshed that left 380,000 people dead
Cardinal Pell’s funeral sparks protests in Sydney
Pell continues to divide opinion - supporters dubbed him a "saint for our times,” while critics accused him of protecting pedophile priests
Manila tops list of biggest papal Masses ever held
Here is CNA's "inexhaustive" ranking of some of the biggest papal Masses in recent years
Pope Francis slams ‘brutal atrocities’ in Congo
Pope Francis condemned the "inhumane violence" before an audience in the Nunciature and called for mercy from God
Cardinal Zen of Hong Kong hospitalized after Pope Benedict XVI’s funeral
The cardinal wrote on his blog on January 31 that he is receiving treatment in the hospital after experiencing difficulty breathing
Philippines to expand US access to military bases, says official
Given its proximity to Taiwan and its surrounding waters, the Philippines' cooperation would be key in the event of a conflict with China
Myanmar streets empty in protest on coup anniversary
Western powers launched a fresh broadside of sanctions against the generals on the anniversary of the military coup
Pope denounces ‘economic colonialism’ during visit to Congo
He said that "political exploitation gave way to an economic colonialism that was equally enslaving" in Congo