Tag: international
9 Catholic bishops with COVID-19 die worldwide in single week
Between January 8 and January 15, nine bishops across three continents died as a result of the new coronavirus disease
Pope opens global ‘Week of Prayer for Christian Unity’
The theme of this year's observance highlights "Jesus' request that we abide in His love so that we might bear much fruit"
Pope prays for Indonesians following killer earthquake
Pope Francis said he is saddened to learn of the tragic loss of life and of the destruction caused by the violent earthquake on Friday
North Korea still tops countries where Christians face most persecution
‘Being discovered as a Christian in North Korea is a death sentence,’ says Open Doors report
Fire destroys homes of thousands in Bangladesh’s Rohingya refugee camps
‘Another devastating blow’ for people who’ve ‘endured unspeakable hardship for years’
US commission says China possibly committed ‘genocide’ against Muslims
US genocide declaration would mean countries would have to think hard about allowing companies to do business with Xinjiang
Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI get COVID-19 vaccine
The Vatican, the world’s smallest state, began its vaccination program, prioritizing doctors, health workers, and the most vulnerable
Christian group hits Sri Lanka decision to cremate COVID-19 victims
Govt response ‘demonstrates lack of sensitivity’ to communities who consider burial rites integral to their religious customs
Review shows Australia made huge miscalculation on funds transfers, Vatican says
The joint Vatican-Australian review showed only US$7.35 million transited between 2014 and 2020, a fraction of the US$1.77 billion reported
Vatican starts COVID-19 vaccinations
Pope Francis said people should trust doctors and not refuse the vaccine unless they had good medical reasons