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Pope: Authorities must pursue ceasefire and peace through dialogue
Posted on 03/24/2026 14:11 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV issues a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, renewing his appeal to “work for peace, not with weapons,” and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death.
UNICEF appeals for end to Mideast war as children suffer devastation
Posted on 03/24/2026 09:28 AM ()
The United Nations Children's Fund appeals for an end to the violence in the Middle East and unimpeded humanitarian access to assist over 1.2 million displaced children in Iran and Lebanon. The humanitarian organization warns that a generation of children is being pulled deeper into crisis and paying a devastating price.
God’s miracle: How Tanzania’s children with disabilities are finding hope at centre in Singida
Posted on 03/24/2026 09:14 AM ()
“Children with disabilities deserve the same care, respect and opportunities as every other child in society. Serving them has revealed the meaning of my vocation and the joy of ministering to others,” said Sr. Rosemary Ombay, the assistant director of Siuyu Rehabilitation Centre.
Israel says it plans to take control of large area of southern Lebanon
Posted on 03/24/2026 08:10 AM ()
Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue Launched to Deepen Collaboration on One of the Most Pressing Issues of Our Time
Posted on 03/24/2026 07:30 AM (USCCB News)
WASHINGTON - Today, the inaugural meeting was held for the Evangelical-Catholic Dialogue on Immigration (ECDI), an ecumenical undertaking of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and National Association of Evangelicals (NAE).
The ECDI is being co-chaired by Bishop Brendan J. Cahill, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Migration, and Reverend Walter Kim, president of the NAE. In addition to the co-chairs, the ECDI is comprised of five members from each tradition, as well as organizational observers.
The initiative builds on a long history of collaboration between the USCCB and NAE, including a joint report released one year ago on the possible impacts of a policy of mass deportation on Christian families living in the United States. Since the release of that report, Catholic and evangelical leaders have grappled with many of the same pastoral challenges related to ongoing immigration enforcement efforts, such as an increase in fear and anxiety among members of their congregations. The USCCB and NAE have both addressed these issues separately.
In describing the effort, Bishop Cahill stated:
“I view the ECDI as a means of growing in Christian unity with our evangelical brothers and sisters, while also furthering our shared goal of bringing the message of the Gospel to bear on one of the most pressing issues of our time. Whatever theological differences exist between us, Catholics and evangelicals across our country are navigating many of the same complex realities—political and social—and the issue of immigration is an important example. Together, we place our hope in Jesus Christ, and we seek to live out his teaching in relation to this challenging topic.
“Our Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has emphasized dialogue as the key to peace, understanding, and fraternity, especially between different faith traditions. In seeking to live that out through the ECDI, I am deeply grateful to my co-chair, Reverend Kim, for his leadership and willingness to collaborate in this way and for the commitment of all those participating.”
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Archbishop of Monaco: Pope Leo XIV will help us recognize ‘hidden poverties’
Posted on 03/24/2026 06:28 AM ()
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Monaco, Archbishop Dominique-Marie David tells Vatican News about the spiritual fragilities of the small country where wealth often conceals deep “loneliness” and a “crisis of the meaning of life.”
Synod releases reports on poverty, the environment, and polygamy
Posted on 03/24/2026 06:00 AM ()
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the Final Reports of Study Group No. 2, 'To hear the cry of the poor and the earth,' and that of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Commission on 'the pastoral challenge of polygamy.'
Commemorating thousands of Polish religious sisters who rescued Jews during WW2
Posted on 03/24/2026 05:13 AM ()
24 March marks the National Day of Remembrance of Poles Who Saved Jews Under German Occupation, linked to the murder of the Ulma family and the Jews they sheltered. Denounced to the Germans, the family was killed on 24 March 1944 in Markowa.
Holy See urges renewed commitment to human dignity in fight against racism
Posted on 03/24/2026 04:33 AM ()
Addressing a UN meeting, the Holy See condemns racism, warns of emerging digital biases, and calls for policies grounded in the equal dignity of every person.
Tunisia leads African push for climate action and technology cooperation
Posted on 03/24/2026 04:19 AM ()
Tunisia positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s climate response by advancing national strategies and hosting a major forum to boost regional cooperation and technology access.