Join our Ecclesiastical Assistant live from St. Peter’s Square as he shares his reflections and first-hand experience of the historic moment when Pope Leo XIV was announced to the world. A day of joy, faith, and unity as the bells rang and the crowds rejoiced!
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VATICAN: Habemus papam!
An international papal charity has expressed its joy over the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as Pope Leo XIV – the 267th leader of the Catholic Church. He was elected this evening (8th May) during the fourth ballot held by the conclave, which consisted of 133 Cardinal electors. ACN (UK) national director Dr Caroline Hull […]
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MOZAMBIQUE: ‘Christians are suffering greatly’ amid spike in attacks, says priest
Christians are under fire as a fresh wave of jihadist violence sweeps northern Mozambique – beheadings and other killings, abductions and burning of houses and churches, according to a priest helping families in greatest need. Passionist priest Fr Kwiriwi Fonseca told Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that intensified attacks by Islamist […]
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