Category: World Touch

Philippines

Pope Francis – ‘shepherd Of The Marginalized’

Described as a “shepherd who walked with his people,” the late pontiff was remembered in requiem Masses and public tributes across the country for his humility, advocacy for the poor, and enduring impact on Filipino faith communities.

Comboni Missionaries

New Superior General

Father Luigi Fernando Codianni (in photo), 60, was elected superior general of the Comboni Missionaries of the Heart of Jesus.

Jubilee Year

Faith Leaders Urge Governments To End Debt Crisis

One hundred and twenty-five faith leaders across continents have marked the Catholic Church’s Jubilee year by issuing a call for G20 finance ministers to work for an end to a debt crisis crippling efforts to tackle poverty and action on climate.

Democratic Republic Of The Congo

Ceasefire For Humanitarian Reasons

Rwanda-backed forces in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have announced that they paused their advance across the east of the country for humanitarian reasons.

Ethiopia

Former Superior General Of Comboni Missionaries Ordained Bishop

Fr. Tesfaye Tadesse (in photo), former Superior General of the Comboni Missionaries, was ordained Auxiliary Bishop of the Archeparchy of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. The ordination was done in the Ethiopian Rite that lasted for more than five hours.

Artificial Intelligence (Ai)

Church Leaders Urged To Use Ai For Good

Participants in a three-day conference in Rome for presidents of Episcopal Commissions for Communication and directors of diocesan Offices for Social Communication have expressed the need for Church leaders to receive formation in using AI for the good of humanity.

Philippines

Bishops Promise Action On Sexual Abuse

Bishops in the Philippines vowed action on sexual abuse cases after a US-based church watchdog published a database of Filipino clergymen facing accusations of sexual violence.

World Communications Day

“Share The Hope That Is In Your Hearts”

Pope Francis has chosen the theme for World Communications Day in 2025, calling on people to “share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts.”

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