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The Archbishop of Durban, Cardinal Wilfrid Fox Napier, O.F.M, has said that every life is precious and attacks against foreign nationals and migrants are wrong. SA Xenophobia: Cardinal Napier urges politicians to stop inciting hatred - Vatican News

As Pope Francis visits the Indian Ocean island of Madagascar, Fr. Gabriel Randrianantenaina, the Coordinator of the Bishops’ Conference of Madagascar, says the people are living the visit as a historical moment of grace. Madagascar: “We are living the papal visit as a historical moment of...

Pope Francis recites a prayer for workers at the Mahatazana Quarry in Antananarivo, on the second day of his Apostolic Journey to Madagascar. Pope in Madagascar: Prayer for workers at Mahatazana quarry - Vatican News

Medical advancements do not help if they treat people as objects or when they are applied only to those people who are not considered a burden and "deserve" to be helped, Pope Francis said. Euthanasia is not an expression of personal freedom, pope says

In 2007, the Catholic bishops of Zimbabwe called on the president to resign or face “open revolt” in their Easter message. Former Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe dies aged 95

The cardinal "profoundly influenced the journey" of the universal church and the church in France, the pope said in a telegram of condolences released by the Vatican Sept. 5. Cardinal Etchegaray, key papal envoy of St. John Paul II, dies at 96

Last year our Synod of Ukrainian Bishops appointed me to spearhead a committee for the revision of liturgical texts and this year the Holy Father entrusted me to be Apostolic Administrator of the Paris Eparchy of Saint Volodymyr . I asked the Holy Father and he has graciously released me from...

The Bishop of Clifton has criticised the British government for backing one of the world’s largest arms fairs. Bishop condemns DSEI arms fair - 24/7 Catholic News Bishop Declan Lang Statement on DSEI Arms Fair - Catholic Bishops Conference

Ben Bano describes some of the ways in which we can enable people with disabilities to contribute to the life of our parish and family communities, in an article to mark Ability Sunday. Let’s celebrate ability – not disability – on this special Sunday - 24/7 Catholic News Ability Sunday |...

In his speech to the civil authorities of Madagascar, Pope Francis quoted Fr Antoine de Padoue Rahajarizafy, SJ. Who was he? Google Translate informs us .

Pope Francis departs from his prepared text and speaks from the heart during his visit on Saturday with a group of contemplative sisters in Madagascar at the Monastery of Discalced Carmelites in Antananarivo. Pope to nuns in Madagascar: Little acts of love save the world - Vatican News

There are 21 dioceses in Madagascar and 5 archdioceses. All of their bishops and archbishops were present in Antananarivo’s Cathedral on Saturday to listen to Pope Francis on the first full day of his visit to the country. Pope to Madagascar Bishops: Be pastors with the heart of Jesus -...

Pope Francis participates in a vigil with young people at Soamandrakizay Diocesan Camp, outside the capital Antananarivo, and challenges them to ask if Jesus can count on them. Pope to youth in Madagascar: Jesus entrusts you with a mission - Vatican News

Blessed Victoire was born in Antananarivo in 1848, in one of the most powerful families in the country. She was educated according to the indigenous beliefs of her ancestors. But when, in 1861, some French Jesuit missionaries arrived in Madagascar, the young woman enrolled in the mission school...

We Christians cannot stand with arms folded in indifference, or with arms outstretched in helplessness. No. As believers, we must stretch out our hands, as Jesus does with us . Pope's homily at Mass in Antananarivo: full text - Vatican News

Our Lady's Birthday Celebrated on September 8th We do not usually celebrate the birthdays of the saints. Instead we celebrate the day they died, because that is the day they were born into the joys of heaven. But the birthday of Mary, is an exception. We celebrate her birthday because she...

Prayer for peace on the 80th anniversary of the start of WW2

At least five people were killed and 21 others were injured Saturday in a mass shooting in western Texas, officials said. 5 Killed, More Than 20 Hurt in West Texas Shooting It's time the Catholics in America took some action to bring this sorry , evil mess to an end . No more "Our thoughts...

For some strange reason the "Laughter Thread" has been moved , along with other threads . It has been moved where ? :confused: Wait for it...

Fr. Antony Kadavil reflects and comments on the readings at Mass for the twenty-second Sunday in ordinary time. He says that the common theme of today’s readings is the need for true humility which leads to a generous blessed sharing with the needy. Reflections for the XXII Sunday - Vatican News