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By Kate Quiñones CNA Staff, Mar 29, 2025 / 06:00 am It all began with Pope John Paul II. In the 1980s, the late pope encouraged Dr. Robert Walley, a Catholic obstetrician and gynecologist who passed away in 2020, to provide life-affirming health care to women in need. This encouragement led to the foundation of MaterCare International (MCI), which is now celebrating 30 years of supporting ethical maternal health care in developing regions around the globe. “MaterCare International is crucial for women’s health as it offers life-saving maternal care to some of the world’s most underserved regions while upholding an…

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La televisione continua ad essere il mezzo di comunicazione preferito dagli italiani, ma internet sta crescendo rapidamente, trainato soprattutto dal boom dei social media. I dati del ventesimo Rapporto del Censis sulla Comunicazione, presentato nella Biblioteca del Senato, confermano che i giornali stanno perdendo terreno, così come la lettura dei libri. Se da un lato i mezzi digitali stanno diventando sempre più importanti, dall’altro alcuni mezzi riescono a attirare un pubblico più ampio di altri. La televisione risulta essere il mezzo più efficace in questo senso, con il 94,1% degli italiani che la guardano nel 2024. Aumentano gli utenti di…

Brigitte Bardot, the French actress known for her independence, nonconformity, and femininity, has expressed being “devastated” by the death of Alain Delon, a friend who was “on the same wavelength.” In an interview with BFM TV, she reveals that she now feels like she has “no one left.” At 90 years old, she continues tirelessly with her fight for animal rights and the abolition of hunting. “I am very fortunate because I have a fiery temperament, difficult to bring down!” says the actress, not hesitating to use humor and laughter in the interview. A symbol of beauty in the cinema…

Welcome to the vibrant city of Zaragoza, where the centenary of the priestly ordination of Saint Josemaría Escrivá, the founder of Opus Dei, is being commemorated in a grand way. More than 300 priests and seminarians have come together to honor Saint Josemaría’s deep Aragonese roots and the enduring impact of his charism. The opening event, organized by the Alacet Priestly Library in collaboration with the CARF Foundation, saw the participation of esteemed figures such as Cardinal Lazzaro You Heung-sik, Archbishop Carlos Escribano of Zaragoza, Prelate Fernando Ocáriz of Opus Dei, and historian José Luis González Gullón. Archbishop Escribano reflected…

Pope Francis Sends Prayers and Support to Myanmar and Thailand After Devastating Earthquake Amidst the aftermath of a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Myanmar and Thailand, Pope Francis has extended his heartfelt prayers and closeness to the affected populations. The disaster has resulted in a rising death toll and widespread devastation, prompting urgent humanitarian needs. By Francesca Merlo In a telegram sent on Friday, Pope Francis expressed his sorrow for the loss of life and destruction caused by the earthquake. He offered prayers for the souls of the deceased and assured his spiritual support to all those affected by the…

Welcome to our blog post on the recent conference in Rome marking the 150th anniversary of the Society of the Divine Word. The conference brought together theologians, missionaries, activists, and scholars to discuss various themes such as ‘Healing wounds’, ‘Challenged by postmodernity’, ‘Learning from cultures’, and ‘Inspired by religions’. As the Society of the Divine Word celebrates its 150th anniversary, Vatican News speaks to Fr Maxwell Wullar about the Congregation’s vision and plans for the future. By Joseph Tulloch The conference, held from the 27th to the 29th of March, explores the ‘Missio Dei’, or Mission of God, in today’s…

By Hannah Brockhaus Rome Newsroom, Mar 28, 2025 / 11:30 am Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney shared a remarkable story this week, attributing the miraculous survival of an Arizona toddler to the intercession of Cardinal George Pell. According to The Australian newspaper, Fisher revealed at a book event on March 26 that an 18-month-old boy had been discharged from a hospital in Phoenix after going 52 minutes without breathing following a fall into a pool. The boy, named Vincent, had “stopped breathing for 52 minutes,” Fisher explained during the Australian launch of a new biography on Cardinal Pell at Campion…

Cardinal at the Chair of Hospitality in Sacrofano. On Trump’s statements about Europe, the Secretary of State recalls the Pope’s invitation to “disarm words” to “avoid turning them into conflicts”. He also hopes for negotiations “without preconditions” for Ukraine and calls for a “sense of moderation” in Gaza, not failing to denounce the “immorality” of possessing nuclear weapons. On Pope Francis’ health: the important thing is that he rests now. By: Salvatore Cernuzio – Vatican News Published date: March 28, 2025 Negotiations “without preconditions” for a just and lasting peace in Ukraine, a “sense of moderation” from Hamas and Israel,…

By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Mar 28, 2025 / 12:00 pm Around 500 priests instituted as Missionaries of Mercy are in Rome March 28–30 to take part in events for a special jubilee dedicated to their role, part of the wider 2025 Jubilee of Hope. Pope Francis commissioned the Missionaries of Mercy in 2016 during the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy. Missionaries of Mercy are priests with faculties to hear confessions all over the world and to absolve certain sins previously reserved to the Holy See. The pontiff has twice extended their original mandate and the number of Missionary of Mercy…