By Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) - In interviews focused on the 10th anniversary of his election, Pope Francis insisted it is not his task to make an accounting of what he has or has not accomplished since March 13, 2013. "The Lord will do the appraisal when he sees ... Read More about ‘Fraternity, tears, smiles’: On tenth anniversary as pontiff, Pope Francis shares hopes for the future
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King Charles III meets Catholic delegation, other religious leaders ahead of coronation
by JONATHAN LUXMORE (OSV News) OXFORD, England (OSV News) - England's Catholic cardinal has pledged his Church's allegiance to King Charles III ahead of his May 6 coronation, as the new monarch praised the work of faith communities in national life. "For so many years, we have observed your ... Read More about King Charles III meets Catholic delegation, other religious leaders ahead of coronation
Daughter of saint coming to NZ
The daughter of a saint is coming to New Zealand next month. Dr Gianna Emanuela Molla, the daughter of St Gianna Beretta Molla, will be the dinner speaker at FLI's "Go Forward in Hope" pro-life and pro-family conference in Auckland from March 23-26. According to Family Life International’s ... Read More about Daughter of saint coming to NZ
Two-state solution in Holy Land not likely
"Justice and equality are the keys to lasting peace in the Holy Land, not the “two-state one nation solution”. Bethlehem University vice-chancellor Br Peter Bray, FSC made this statement at a talk held at the Pompallier Diocesan Centre in Auckland on February 8. “With all due respect, the New ... Read More about Two-state solution in Holy Land not likely
Relentless rain devastates family home in west Auckland
The unrelenting rain on January 27 in Auckland resulted in a flash flood that devastated the Fernandez family’s home, forcing them to seek shelter elsewhere and leave their belongings behind. Cherry Fernandez recalled that it was the birthday of her husband Romil that day, and they went to ... Read More about Relentless rain devastates family home in west Auckland