Pope Francis: Catholic news media can’t be ‘neutral’ in the message they convey
Pope Francis meets with a delegation from the Society of Catholic Publicists of Germany on the 75th anniversary of its foundation Jan. 4, 2024, at the Vatican. / Credit: Vatican Media ACI Prensa Staff, Jan 5, 2024 / 18:30 pm (CNA). Pope Francis said people working in Catholic media must not refrain from being involved in the evangelizing mission of
Chinese bishop who was removed from diocese by Communist regime is arrested
Chinese flags on barbed wired wall in Kashgar (Kashi), Xinjiang, China. / Credit: Jonathan Densford/Shutterstock Rome Newsroom, Jan 5, 2024 / 13:45 pm (CNA). Bishop Peter Shao Zhumin of the Diocese of Wenzhou in the eastern region of Zhejiang, China, was arrested by Chinese security forces on Jan. 2, according to a report by AsiaNews.During his arrest, the bishop was, according to
Quiapo priest upholds Nazarene devotees
Quiapo Church rector Fr. Rufino “Jun” Sescon Jr speaks during a press conference in Manila on Jan. 4, 2024. PHOTO FROM QUIAPO CHURCH By CBCP News January 5, 2024 Manila, Philippines The head pastor of the Quiapo Church defended the Black Nazarene devotees against some sweeping criticisms hurled against them. The church’s rector, Fr. Jun Sescon, asserted that “no true
January 6 2024
Christmas Weekday 1st Reading – 1 John 5:5-13 Beloved:Who is it that overcomes the world? Only he who believes that Jesus is the Son of God! This is the One who came by water and blood: Jesus Christ. Not by water only, but by water and blood. And the Spirit is the One who testifies that the Christ is the
Davao gears for Black Nazarene feast
Devotees touch an image of the Black Nazarene at the Our Lady of Peñafrancia GKK Chapel, situated in the DECA Homes Esperanza in Tigatto, Buhangin, Davao City. JESUS NAZARENO-DAVAO/FACEBOOK By CBCP News January 5, 2024 Davao City A throng of devotees is expected to attend this year’s feast of the Black Nazarene in the southern city of Davao. In preparation
Pilgrims walking Camino de Santiago broke record in 2023
A man walks the Camino de Santiago in Spain. JORGE LUIS OJEDA FLOTA VIA UNSPLASH By Francesca Pollio Fenton Catholic News Agency January 5, 2024 Pilgrims walking the famous Camino de Santiago have reached a new record. In 2023, nearly half a million people from around the world hiked this historic route. According to the statistics released by the pilgrims