Global Catholic institutions offer free theology classes ahead of 2023 Vatican synod
Bishops, priests, religious, and lay people can avail of free online theology classes ahead of the 2023 synod of bishops in Rome.
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East Timor cardinal-elect ‘almost fainted’ when he heard Pope Francis had chosen him
The newest — and first — cardinal-elect of the island nation of East Timor says he was completely surprised by his appointment by Pope Francis over the weekend.
Cardinal Zen: ‘Martyrdom is normal in our Church’
Cardinal Joseph Zen offered Mass after his court appearance in Hong Kong on
Cardinal Zen appears in court in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen appeared in court in Hong Kong on Tuesday, a date which is the World Day of Prayer
Cardinal Zen may be in Hong Kong court next week
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is scheduled to appear in court May 24, according to a report by the British daily The Guardian.
Hong Kong priest: China trying to control religion in Hong Kong
Speaking publicly under his own name for the first time, a Hong Kong priest says the Chinese Communist Party is using ideological tactics such as re-education and propaganda to chip away at the freedom of religion in Hong Kong, which came under Chinese control in 1997.
Burmese archbishop remains under house arrest; ‘We are all praying,’ priest says
Mandalay Archbishop Marco Win Tin, Vicar General Monsignor Domenic Kyo Du and their respective
Pope Francis sends message to Hong Kong’s Catholics
Pope Francis has recorded video messages for Catholics in Hong Kong and in mainland China.
Ukraine conflict: Cardinal Bo fears ‘nightmare scenario’ of ‘global nuclear holocaust’
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo said on Friday that the “nightmare scenario” of a global nuclear holocaust was
In first interview, Hong Kong’s new Catholic bishop says it’s unacceptable to trample on human dignity
In his first interview since he was ordained to lead the
Vatican opens its first embassy in Abu Dhabi
The Vatican opened its first embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday.
Dominican priest killed in Vietnam
Father Giuse (Joseph) Trần Ngọc Thanh, O.P., was killed in a knife attack on Saturday.