Human trafficking is a wound shamefully inflicted for economic interests – Pope Francis 

Tuesday 8 February, marks the International Day of Prayer, Reflection, and Action against Human Trafficking. Speaking ahead of the day after his Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis noted that the day is marked on the liturgical memorial of St Josephine Bakhita. St Josephine Bakhita St Josephine Bakhita was an Italian-Sudanese victim of Human Trafficking, […]

Pope Francis appears on the Italian television programme “Che tempo che fa” for a conversation with host Fabio Fazio

Pope Francis appeared on the Italian television programme “Che tempo che fa” for a conversation with host Fabio Fazio on Sunday night. Speaking from his residence at the Casa Santa Marta, Pope Francis answered questions about a wide variety of issues: wars, migrants, safeguarding creation, the relationship between parents and children, evil and suffering, prayer, the […]

Synod of Bishops offers initial assessment of synodal process

The Synod of Bishops releases an initial report on the synodal process currently being held at the diocesan level, and lays out the criteria for reports prepared by dioceses, Bishops’ Conferences, and Synods of Eastern Churches. About three months after the opening of the synodal process, the 15th Ordinary Council of the Synod of Bishops […]