Vatican & World News

-   Pope Francis urges theologians to shun ideology and adopt an inter-disciplinary and cross-disciplinary approach

-   We mark the International Day of Commemoration & Dignity of Victims of the Crime of Genocide & Prevention of this Crime

-   All eyes on Syria as Assad’s exit opens the floor to a range of possible scenarios

-   Pope Francis celebrates the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception challenging believers to look beyond material wealth and embrace a life of love, solidarity and meaningful connection

-   He echoes that concept during his Angelus address asking Catholics to think about where they place their hopes

-   The Pope makes an impassioned appeal to governments and the international community to reach ceasefire agreements on all war fronts across the globe before Christmas

-   The Pope challenges ambassadors to sow seeds of hope in a world weary of war.

-   One of the newly created cardinals speaks with Vatican Radio about his appointment.

-   26 Palestinians were killed in an Israeli attack.

-   South Koreans move to impeach president Yoon Suk Yeol,

- Pope Francis has a new Popemobile,

But first, 

-   The UN warns that 5.4 million people in Haiti are in dire need of assistance.

-   Pope Francis calls for peace in Palestine, Myanmar, and Ukraine.

-   Investigators allege that Ukrainian children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and placed with Russian families.

-   In his first catechesis for Advent this year, Pope Francis discusses the evangelising work of the Holy Spirit in the preaching of the Church's ministers.

-   Over 30 people have been killed after severe flooding impacts regions of Malaysia and Thailand.

-   Pope Francis dedicates the month of December to praying for pilgrims.

-   The UN agency for Palestinian refugees has paused aid deliveries through a main entry point to the Gaza Strip.

-   The Apostolic Nuncio in Syria speaks of the fear of the people as Syrian and Russian jets intensify air attacks on Idlib and Aleppo

-   Amid the destruction and uncertainty of war, the city of Bethlehem ushers in the Christmas season with prayers for peace

-   Romania’s pro-EU and pro-Nato parties appear to be holding off a far-right candidate as the votes for Sunday’s parliamentary election are counted

 

 

 

-   The World Health Organization marks World AIDS Day

-   A human rights lawyer speaks about the situation of war crimes and potential for peace in the Middle East

-   Pope Francis appeals for peace once again following a ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel

In the headlines this Saturday, November the 30th

- Pope Francis calls for dialogue and the sharing of religious values in a global context marked by intolerance and division...

- In his traditional greetings to Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on the occasion of the feast of Saint Andrew, Pope Francis calls for ongoing efforts and prayers for “the gift of unity” among Christians...

- As the death toll in Gaza surpasses 44,300, a UN Human Rights lawyer describes investigative work underway to determine eventual criminal responsibilities...

- And the Bishops of England and Wales express disappointment over the British MPs' vote in favour of bill to legalize assisted dying.