Council of Europe: Mijatovic, human rights should be at the centre of peace talks between Armenian and Azerbaijani authorities

Spain: the country is 2023’s greatest donor to children in missionary lands. Over two million euros raised

Ecuador plagued by violence and drug trafficking. But some are sowing seeds of hope

Father Marcelo Farfán is the Salesian Inspector in this South American country. His description of the situation is dramatic: “The…

Taiwan to the polls: elections take centre stage in China-US international diplomacy

Taiwan heads to the polls. On Saturday 13 January, the de facto independent island, which China wants to ‘reunify’, will…

Israel and Hamas. Father Patton (Custos): “Re-interpreting the violent verses in Scripture.” Msgr. Shomali (Patriarchate): “Break the cycle of hatred”

The first group of Italian pilgrims visiting the Holy Land since the outbreak of war met yesterday with the Custos…

Mass for the Reconciliation of North and South Korea. Auxiliary Bishop of Seoul:  “Renounce hate and become apostles of peace”

A Mass for Peace and Reconciliation on the Korean Peninsula was celebrated in Seoul’s Myeongdong Cathedral. The tensions between the…

Pope Francis: “Tell me how you eat, and I will tell you what kind of soul you possess”

In the closing remarks at the Wednesday general audience, dedicated to the vice of gluttony, the Pope renewed his plea…

Israel and Hamas, 100 days after: Jerusalem, Ilia’s fear of losing her father

Father Faltas tells us about young Ilia, a student at Terra Sancta in Jerusalem, who fears losing her father in…

EU: 36,000 young people to travel for free in Europe with DiscoverEU passes. Ivanova, “may every location expand your perspectives”

The Pope reminds us that the actions and choices of each have consequences for peace and the perception of human dignity

At a time of escalating conflicts and ethical challenges, the words of Pope Francis in his address to the Diplomatic…

Earthquake in Japan, 168 dead and over 300 missing. The diocese’s fundraising efforts to help the families of the victims

More than 1,200 aftershocks hit Japan last week, bringing the death toll to 168 on the evening of 8 January,…