“Christians, regardless of denomination, have a common mandate,” said Professor Mary Getui, a member of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (Pactpan), which sponsored the event, and a Seventh-day Adventist scholar. cruxnow.com/church-in-afri…

Pope Francis made a veiled reference to the abuse issue, calling on authorities to “to prevent every kind of abuse and guarantee a healthy and peaceful childhood for all young people.” cruxnow.com/2024-pope-in-t…

On his second day in East Timor, the nation with the largest percentage of Catholics in Asia, Pope Francis told leaders of the local church to continue their efforts at evangelization and building social harmony. cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/0…

“Let us not be afraid to scale down our plans when necessary, not in order to diminish them but to make them even more beautiful through the gift of ourselves and the acceptance of others,” Pope Francis said. cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/0…

As Pope Francis visits the most Catholic country in Asia in terms of percentage, local pastors have said his decision to visit one of the world’s peripheries is appreciated, and can help boost faith and encourage youth to stay on the right path. cruxnow.com/church-in-asia…

Pope to canonize martyrs killed by Islamic extremists. Pope’s presence in Indonesia riles up radicals. Pope delivers gifts and spiritual aid to margins. Ukrainian Orthodox Church lashes out at Pope. Vatican Bank says ‘no’ to employees marrying? youtu.be/S8RwgX_jR-A

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Around 75 percent of Singaporeans are ethnically Chinese. cruxnow.com/2024-pope-in-t…

In a significant move towards reconciliation, the Nigerian military has issued an apology for the August 5 assault on Father Bernard Unum and his stewards at All Saints Ikyaior Catholic Church in the northeast of Nigeria. cruxnow.com/church-in-afri…

Delegates from several Latin American and Caribbean nations gathered last week in Colombia for the second encounter of the Latin American and Caribbean network of culture of care and abuse prevention. cruxnow.com/church-in-the-…

As he prepared to leave East Timor, half of whose population is under the age of 30, Pope Francis told young people to respect the elderly and to love others regardless of differences, giving them his classic instruction to “wreak havoc” for God. cruxnow.com/vatican-at-the…

Pope Francis on his first day of events in Singapore told national authorities they have a role to play in helping broker an end to global conflicts and praised their commitment to multilateralism and promoting the common good. cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/0…

North Dakota’s Catholic bishops are urging the faithful to vote no on a state ballot proposal that would legalize marijuana for recreational use, citing how “individuals, families, and communities will be significantly harmed.” cruxnow.com/church-in-the-…

"At the origins of these imposing buildings, as with any other undertaking that leaves a positive mark on our world, what we really find is love, precisely the ‘love that builds up,'" Pope Francis said. cruxnow.com/church-in-asia…

“There’s only one God, and each of us has a language to arrive at God. Some are Sheik, Muslim, Hindu, Christian, and they are different paths [to God]," Pope Francis said. cruxnow.com/2024-pope-in-t…

As Pope Francis departs Singapore, young people and Catholic educators have expressed gratitude for his visit, voicing their belief that embracing his message of fraternity and dialogue amid differences must begin with the youth. cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/0…

Jennie Bradley Lichter, an accomplished attorney and ardent pro-life advocate, has been elected as the next president of the March for Life Education and Defense Fund, the organization announced on September 12. cruxnow.com/church-in-the-…

ON BOARD THE PAPAL PLANE – Pope Francis during his in-flight press conference returning from Singapore to Rome said American Catholics torn on how to vote in the upcoming presidential election due to the church’s pro-life policy and its social do... cruxnow.com/vatican/2024/0…

For the first time, Catholics in Illinois have a natural burial option for their loved ones. cruxnow.com/church-in-the-…

Under a complicated series of international agreements, some reaching back to the 17th century, France administers a total of 13 properties in Rome’s city center, all linked to France for various historical reasons. cruxnow.com/church-in-euro…