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Holy See commends AIEA’s commitment to a nuclear weapon-free world

On the opening day of the 65th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Holy See has renewed the Church's call for a nuclear weapons-free world....

Church in Poland and protection of minors: from unprepared to informed

Both the Church and society in Poland were unprepared to face the crisis caused by the sexual abuse of minors. Negative reactions prevailed at first. In the last few years, thanks to journalists and clear direction from the Holy See, the Church in Poland has learned how to create an integrated structure for the protection of minors and the support of victims. ...

Prof. Wijlens: Church learning to listen to abuse survivors

As a safeguarding conference wraps up in the Polish capital of Warsaw, Prof. Myriam Wijlens expresses hope that the Church is learning to listen to survivors of clerical sexual abuse, but says the next step is for justice to be administered....

Syria, dozens of children die in refugee camps in the northeast

A report by Save the Children denounces the death of at least 62 children since the beginning of 2021. Among the causes are malnutrition, disease, poor sanitary conditions and arson. Two children have been murdered. In the country, infections from Covid have resumed both in government areas and in rebel-held enclaves. ...

In Sahiwal, religions together for the International Day of Peace

In a country shaken by the winds of extremism, 200 representatives of different groups and faiths celebrated together International Day of Peace. Activists fight the dominant “culture of hatred” by raising awareness. ...

Like the Pope, al-Azhar’s Grand Imam set to visit Iraq for peace and dialogue

Scheduled for November, the visit includes stops in Baghdad, Mosul, Erbil and Najaf. A face…...
Cardinal O’Malley: Safeguarding part of pastoral conversion in face of abuse crisis

The President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley,…...
Kabul family saved after AsiaNews appeal meets the Pope

Wednesday morning, Francis met Pary Gul, her children, sons-in-law and grandchildren who were airlifted to…...

MALAYSIAN CHURCH NEWS

FMCC urged to be new leaven in the post-pandemic communities of the parishes and dioceses

Kuching prelate, Archbishop Simon Poh, who presided over Mass for the elders and ordinary members of the Fellowship of Malaysian…...

Building of new St Paul Church at Nagasiba commences with earthworks

At long last, the building of the new St Paul Church began today with the commencement of earthworks on its…...
Communique: Update on Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam and Fr Richard Anthonysamy

His Grace Archbishop Emeritus Murphy Pakiam was discharged from hospital yesterday afternoon (17 September) and continues his convalescence at his…...

NEWS IN MALAY

Bangkitlah, kita dipilih untuk membangunkan “Malaysia Prihatin”

“Kepelbagaian atau kemajmukan agama, budaya dan bangsa bukanlah ancaman, sebaliknya berkat,” kata Uskup Cornelius Piong semasa memimpin Misa Kudus Hari…...

Tuhan mengkehendaki kita mengubah kejahatan kepada kebaikan

Presiden Episkopal CHARIS Malaysia, Uskup Sebastian Francis menyampaikan perutusan sempena Hari Malaysia ke-58 selepas Misa Kudus yang dirayakan dalam talian…...
Keunggulan dunia tidak dapat mengatasi kebenaran Tuhan

Tanpa kebangkitan Tuhan, kita tidak mempunyai jaminan mengenai apa-apa. Pembohongan, ketidakadilan, dan keganasan mungkin akan menang pada akhirnya....

Vatican News

Pope at Audience: Budapest & Slovakia visit was ‘pilgrimage of prayer, hope’

At his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on last week’s Apostolic Journey to Budapest and Slovakia, calling it a…...

Pope: In the Cross, God's mercy embraces every aspect of humanity

In a letter to the head of the Passionist order, Pope Francis says he hopes an International Theological Congress “will…...
Pope to Slovak Jesuits: Closeness to the people of God frames us

Pope Francis urges Slovak Jesuits in their work to draw closer to God and His people, during his Apostolic Visit…...

Global Church News

Holy See commends AIEA’s commitment to a nuclear weapon-free world

On the opening day of the 65th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the Holy See has renewed the Church's call…...

Church in Poland and protection of minors: from unprepared to informed

Both the Church and society in Poland were unprepared to face the crisis caused by the sexual abuse of minors.…...
Prof. Wijlens: Church learning to listen to abuse survivors

As a safeguarding conference wraps up in the Polish capital of Warsaw, Prof. Myriam Wijlens expresses hope that the Church…...

Editorial

Journeying together while remaining apart?

This October, our local Church will embark on the diocesan phase of the synod consultation process for the 2023 General…...

Secularization and the new "ABCs" for proclaiming the faith

Pope Francis is showing the Church in Slovakia and throughout Europe the way to live in the world with humility…...
We need ‘creativity of the Gospel,’ not ‘a defensive Catholicism’

Pope Francis told Slovakia’s Catholics on Monday that the Church should respond to secularization with the “creativity of the Gospel,”…...