Category: World Touch

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.”

Holysee

Nun Appointed Head Of Vatican Dicastery

Pope Francis appointed Sr. Simona Brambilla (in photo), an Italian-born religious sister from the Consolata Missionaries, as Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, along with Cardinal Ángel Fernández Artime as Pro-Prefect.

Missions

13 Missionaries Killed In 2024

In 2024, according to data verified by Agenzia Fides, 13 Catholic “missionaries” were killed worldwide, including eight priests and five lay people. This year too, Africa and America recorded the highest number of pastoral workers killed: five on both continents.

Jubilee 2025

Churches To Celebrate Local Saints Every November 9

Pope Francis has called on local churches to add a new date to their calendars. Starting November 9, 2025, they will be invited to “commemorate and honor” annually the local spiritual figures–saints, blessed, venerable, and servants of God from their regions.

Europe

Anti-Christian Hate Crimes On The Rise

A recently released report from a European watchdog group has found nearly 2,500 documented instances of hate crimes against Christians living in Europe. Approximately 1,000 of these attacks took place in France.

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