Pope renews call for solidarity with Ukraine and Holy Land
Nov 27, 2024 · At the end of his Wednesday General Audience today in St Peter's Square, Pope Francis renewed his heartfelt appeal for peace and solidarity for those suffering war, especially in Ukraine and the Holy Land. His appeal came just a few hours after a …
Fr Timothy Radcliffe OP to become a Cardinal - ICN
Oct 6, 2024 · After the Sunday Angelus today, Pope Francis announced that he will hold a Consistory for the creation of 21 new Cardinals on 8 December 2024, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. The theologian, Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe is one of the cardinal-elects named.Fr Timothy...
Blessed Carlo Acutis canonisation date announced | ICN
Pope Francis announced today, that he will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and another young person much loved for his vibrant faith and witness to holiness, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, next year. The announcement came at the conclusion of …
Papal Audiences to include Mandarin Chinese | ICN
Nov 27, 2024 · Pope Francis has announced that his weekly General Audiences will include a greeting and summary in Mandarin Chinese as of 4 December. During the Audience today, Pope Francis told pilgrims in St Peter's Square: "Next week, with the beginning of Advent, the summary of the catechesis at t...
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3 days ago · Gospel of 27 December 2024 John 20:2-8 On the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, 'They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, …
Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ - Homily for World AIDS Day
Fr Brendan Callaghan SJ delivered this Homily during the World AIDS Day Mass at Farm St Church in Mayfair, London on Tuesday 26 November 2024.A number of years ago now, an American political scientist published a book called "The …
Gospel in Art: A poverty-stricken widow put in two small coins
Gospel of 25 November 2024Luke 21:1-4As Jesus looked up, he saw rich people putti...
Gospel in Art: There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars
Nov 28, 2024 · Jesus said to his disciples, 'When you see Jerusalem surrounded by armies, you must realise that she will soon be laid desolate. Then those in Judaea must escape to the mountains, those inside the city must leave it, and those in country districts must not take refuge in it. For this is the time of ...
Public want Labour to prioritise palliative care before assisted dying
Nov 26, 2024 · Support for a Royal Commission on palliative and end of life care commands support amongst 7 out of 10 Brits finds a major new survey of more than 5,000 people.
Stronger Together: Jews, Muslims and Christians unite on Mitzvah …
Nov 25, 2024 · More than 35,000 people of all faiths and backgrounds came out on Mitzvah Day yesterday, to do good deeds all across the UK.Those taking part in Britain's biggest interfaith day of social action included Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, Liberal Democrat leader …