Iraq Church Welcomes 2021 Papal Visit
Iraq’s Christians have welcomed news that Pope Francis is set to go to Iraq next spring – the first time any pontiff will have visited the country. Syriac Catholic Archbishop Nizar Semaan of Hadiab-Erbil warmly greeted the announcement that Pope Francis will visit...
Bethlehem Store Owner: ‘Coronavirus Has Destroyed Our Life’
The coronavirus pandemic has left Bethlehem’s tourism-reliant economy in tatters, according to a shop owner, who has appealed to pilgrims, saying he longs for the day when they can safely return. Rony Tabash, owner of the Nativity Store in Bethlehem, told Catholic...
Pope Backs Charity’s Rosary Campaign
Pope Francis has given his public support to a charity’s rosary campaign, calling on children around the world to pray for an end to the coronavirus crisis. Speaking after the Angelus on Sunday October 11, the Pope urged pilgrims assembled in St Peter’s Square to...
Vatican Cardinal Calls On Children To Pray Rosary Against COVID
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza has urged children to pray the rosary to end the COVID-19 crisis. His call came in a letter backing Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)’s global prayer initiative “A Million Children Praying the Rosary”, asking young people to pray on...
