Many expectations await Pope Francis

Christian schools, hospitals offer ‘powerful witness’

Joint statement issued ahead of Geneva II talks

The United Nations’ representative in the Central African Republic (CAR) has warned that the country is experiencing a “mega crisis” and called for a greater international effort to prevent the situation there spiralling violently out of control as rival factions continue to attack each other. Having arrived in the capital, Bangui, John Ging, UN Office…

Church spokesman welcomes poll result

The Holy See has official diplomatic ties with 180 countries

An archbishop wanted in the Dominican Republic in relation to serious sexual allegations will be investigated by two Vatican tribunals after Vatican City State refused to extradite him. Polish Archbishop Josef Wesolowski  was recalled by Rome on August 21 from his post as Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic after the Archbishop of Santo Domingo,…

Polly Rose took excitement in her stride

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has welcomed the Pope’s announcement of his intended trip to the Holy Land. Speaking from Ammam in Jordan – one of the Pontiff’s intended stops in May, Patriarch Fouad Twal expressed the hope that the visit there and to Bethlehem and Jerusalem would create a message of peace while emboldening…

Weight loss competition to fund youth club for Carrigaline