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November 2024
The “Pact for the Future” is a plan of action to restore dialogue between nations in the face of increasing global conflicts and inequalities. The UN and its members have been commissioned to make this plan work.
The ancient Camino de Santiago attracts numerous pilgrims from different religious backgrounds including people who do not profess any religion. This surge can be attributed to a growing desire for personal renewal, connection with the divine, and a break from the world’s distractions.
Fr. Vladimir celebrated the 30th anniversary of his priesthood by walking the Camino de Santiago for 30 days. He describes his experience as a spiritual adventure that included moments of solitude and camaraderie, as well as opportunities to offer prayers and sacrifices for the cancer warriors of his diocese.
After nearly two decades of hesitation, Professor Randy David finally embarked on the Camino de Santiago, a pilgrimage he had long dreamed of. This journey offered him a rare chance for reflection, connection, and immersion in the beauty of the present moment.
Aboard his flight from Singapore to Rome, after his pastoral visit to Asia and Oceania, Pope Francis referred to the two main candidates in the U.S. presidential election, stating, “Both are against life.” His words underscore the moral dilemma that Catholics face in their choices.
In his latest apostolic visit to the Asia-Pacific region, Pope Francis delivered a message of peace, dialogue, and tolerance between religions and warned against extremism. Much of the hatred and violence has been disseminated through social media platforms under the guise of “freedom of speech”.
The House of Representatives bill seeking the legalization of absolute divorce in the country passed the third and final reading in May 2024. The approved bill was transmitted to the Senate in June for review and concurrence. Today, the Philippines is the only United Nations (UN) member state with no divorce law. The Vatican, which is not a member of the UN, does not have a divorce law. As the debate on the divorce bill continues, Sr. Gina Rama reechoes the stand of her congregation on the issue.
We belong to each other. We must not act as though we have no resources and energies to count on. Our intellectual heritages and spiritual traditions provide enormous valuable assets on which we can build. We are not helpless.
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is literally at “the edge of the world,” while Indonesia and Singapore are spiritually on the periphery. Indonesia is the largest Muslim nation on the planet. Pope Francis, the shepherd, decided to be with his flock.
This chronology of the Second Vatican Council traces key events, from its inception to its legacy, highlighting pivotal moments, papal actions, and significant theological developments that shaped modern Catholicism.
The pandemic has led to a vigorous debate on whether people should be vaccinated against COVID-19. But now that we are in the post-pandemic period, we should focus more on children’s health care regarding their annual vaccination.
Saint Augustine is the greatest of the Western Fathers. He is mostly known for his sentence from the Confessions: “You have created us, Lord, for yourself and our heart is restless until it rests in you.”
Despite his family’s financial constraints, the young Victor worked through college, gaining valuable work experience and joining the seminary. His calling as a missionary took him to Guatemala. Now in the Philippines, he reflects with gratitude on 15 years of missionary and priestly life.
In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year “As Pilgrims of Hope,” 2024 has been designated as a Year of Prayer. World Mission has been publishing prayers by saints in line with this initiative (courtesy of Aleteia). The prayer for this month is a moving prayer known as “Learning Christ” by St. John Henry Newman.
The Vatican has announced the theme for World Youth Day 2027 in Seoul, South Korea: “Take courage! I have overcome the world” (John 16:33). “This theme resonates deeply with the challenges confronting today’s youth,” wrote Bishop Paul Kyung Sang Lee, general coordinator for WYD Seoul 2027.
Pope Francis appointed Comboni Missionary Fr. Victor Hugo Castillo Matarrita (in photo) as Bishop of Kaga-Bandoro in the Central African Republic.
In a significant address to parish priests gathered for the International Meeting “Parish Priests for the Synod,” Pope Francis issued a heartfelt appeal for priests worldwide to engage in the ongoing synodal process actively.
In a meeting with representatives of Popular Movements marking the 10th anniversary of their first encounter at the Vatican, Pope Francis encouraged the participants to fight against social injustices, reiterating his proposal for a Universal Basic Income and higher taxes for billionaires.
November 2024 Issue
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