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Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

Cardinals present in Rome hold their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning, as the papal liturgist explains that Pope Francis’ funeral Mass will be that of “a shepherd, not a sovereign.”...

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their respects. ...

The celebration of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM (4:00 pm Malaysian time) on Saturday, April 26, in St. Peter's Square. It will be presided over by Cardinal Re and will conclude with the transfer of the coffin to Saint Mary Major, where the burial will take place....

Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip

The US president will be center-stage for major diplomatic gathering with some 50 heads of state at the Vatican ...

Tribute to Pope Francis: May his memory be a blessing

We publish a recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter written to Pope Francis by some 400 rabbis and scholars, in the aftermath of the outbreak of war in Gaza, to which the Pope responded with a reply expressing appreciation....

Ukrainian president says may not go to pope's funeral

Zelensky earlier said he would attend the Vatican funeral, but now has to attend 'military…...
The Footprints of Pope Francis

The US-based Jewish writer Jonathan Safran Foer reflects on the legacy of Pope Francis, who…...
Portugal's mourning for pope turns into political battle

Many Portuguese politicians supported the thousands who defied govt order to mark country's Carnation Revolution...

MALAYSIAN CHURCH NEWS

Malacca Johore Diocese News Update #220

When I was getting edgy, a hymn by the Weston Priory Monks, Anything happens, calmed me and I made it…...

Diary of Archbishop Julian Leow

Diary of Archbishop Julian Leow April - May...
Diary of Cardinal Sebastian Francis

Diary of Cardinal Sebastian Francis April - May...

NEWS IN MALAY

CBCM lancar bantuan kecemasan Myanmar April 26-Mei 31

Sebagai tindak balas kepada gempa bumi yang melanda Myanmar dan Thailand baru -baru ini, yang meragut beribu-ribu nyawa, Konferensi para…...

Pikullah salib dan berjalan dengan mereka yang menderita

Memikul salib bukan setakat memikul penderitaan peribadi - ini bermakna melangkah bersama mereka yang menderita, tulis Sri Paus Fransiskus pada…...
Kebangkitan Yesus: Meta-naratif yang meneguhkan harapan Kristian

Beberapa tahun yang lalu, semasa membuat pembentangan di sekolah kami, seorang paderi muda dari Quebec, Pierre-Olivier Tremblay, berkongsi cerita berikut:…...

Vatican News

Cardinals hold 4th General Congregation, prepare for ‘funeral of shepherd’

Cardinals present in Rome hold their fourth General Congregation on Friday morning, as the papal liturgist explains that Pope Francis’…...

Pope’s coffin sealed ahead of funeral on Saturday morning

Pope Francis’ coffin is sealed in a private ceremony in St Peter’s Basilica, after some 250,000 mourners had paid their…...
The celebration of Pope Francis' funeral on Saturday

The funeral Mass for Pope Francis will begin at 10:00 AM (4:00 pm Malaysian time) on Saturday, April 26, in…...

Global Church News

Trump in Rome for pope funeral in first foreign trip

The US president will be center-stage for major diplomatic gathering with some 50 heads of state at the Vatican...

Tribute to Pope Francis: May his memory be a blessing

We publish a recollection of the late Pope Francis, signed by the professor who was the initiator of the letter…...
Ukrainian president says may not go to pope's funeral

Zelensky earlier said he would attend the Vatican funeral, but now has to attend 'military meetings'...

Editorial

From the Editor’s Desk

In his April prayer intention, Pope Francis asked the world to reflect deeply on the future of artificial intelligence: “Let…...

A presence that speaks

It was just before 1.00pm on Thursday, April 10, when a ripple of surprise stirred the solemn hush inside St…...
Holy Week: A journey of suffering and hope

As Catholics across the world prepare for Holy Week, the most sacred time in the Church’s liturgical calendar, we are…...