By Matthew Trojacek with G. Galazka photos Swiss Guards send supplies to Ukraine The Pope’s charity has arrived once again at the epicenter of the conflict in Ukraine, extending his solidarity to the devastated region of Kharkiv, one of the areas most stricken by Russian bombings. On August 12, after an arduous four-day trip from Rome, [...]
By Matthew Trojacek Syrians are on the brink of starvation, Church leader says People displaced by fighting between the Syrian Democratic Forces and Islamic State at a refugee camp in Ain Issa. In the circle, Archbishop Jacques Mourad, head the Archdiocese of Homs Catholics warn that Syrians are on the brink of starvation as [...]
By Matthew Trojacek with G. Galazka photos Cardinal Becciu speaks of ‘drawing up a balance sheet’ of one’s life before God in Homily After being convicted on several counts of embezzlement of Vatican funds, Cardinal Angelo Becciu gave a New Year’s Eve homily recommending the congregation draw up “a balance sheet” of one’s personal life before [...]
December Monday 11 Pope Francis expresses concern about Italy’s future Pope Francis on December 11 received the prefects of the Italian Republic in the Clementine Hall of the Apostolic Palace and expressed his concern about the low birth rate in the country, lamenting that many times “dogs take the place of children.” The Pope reminded that [...]
