Suggestions derived from Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si”In last week’s Newsletter we featured some practical suggestions made by Pope Francis, inspired by his encyclical “Laudate Si”, urging everyone - individuals, corporations and governments – to act now. The pope urges us all to make a effort so that we can [...]

Republic of Burundi   17 September 2015Bishops and priests extremely concerned about the country after the presidential elections / many dead and injured / hundreds of thousands fleeing ACN, KönigsteinIt is with great concern that the Burundi Bishops' Conference considers the present state of its country. In a current statement the bishops [...]

The parish church of All Saints in Talcahuano, along with several other parts of the region, suffered badly from the earthquake and tsunami of 2010. This disaster caused severe damage to the interior of the church and destroyed buildings used for pastoral care.At the moment parish and community life are [...]

Suggestions derived from Pope Francis’ encyclical “Laudato Si”Pope Francis encyclical “Laudate Si” which came out on 24 May was innovative as well as controversial. It acknowledged the reality of Climate Change and stated that we all have a duty to safeguard God’s creation, our planet, by working together to preserve [...]

Ethiopian Orthodox Church members imprisoned for speaking out against persecution of ChristiansACN MaltaSix members of an Ethiopian Orthodox Church (EOC) were sentencedin August by a district court to between five and almost nine years in prison.Administrative committee leader, Yemariam Worke Teshager, was sentenced to eight years and eight months in [...]

Message of Pope Francisco immediately after the earthquake and tsunami last September 16 which affected north central Chile:"The Holy Father Francisco, distressed at the news of the earthquake that has caused fatalities, injuries and material damage, offers prayers for the eternal rest of the deceased and raises fervent prayers to [...]

The hunger for God is thereCuba needs mercyPope Francis' first speech CUBA interview - 'The hunger for God is there'Oliver Maksan -ACN UKUlrich Kny, project manager in Cuba for Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), has high hopes for the visit of the pope to the Caribbean island.Mr Kny, what [...]

Help us to achieve peaceSunday mass goes on as usual – Catholics defy terrorist threatBishop Bruno’s plea to the world - Help us to achieve peace Cameroon is sandwiched between two of the major crisis regions in Central and Western Africa, namely Nigeria and the Central African Republic. Nigeria, where the [...]

L-Aid to the Church in Need b'Kollaborazzjoni ma' Radju Marija Id-Direttur Nazzjonali tal-Aid to the Church in Need, Stephen Axisa qed itella’ programm fuq Radju Marija (102.3 FM) kull nhar t’Erbgħa bejn it-8.30p.m. u d-9.00p.m. Dan il-programm jiġi mniedi nhar il-Ħadd fl-4.30am  u t-Tlieta fis-2.00 a.m.Waqt dan il-programm qed jingħata tagħrif dwar [...]

Rise in Hindu nationalismEscalating violence Rise in Hindu nationalism is becoming a serious threat to Christians in IndiaAfter Prime Minister Narendra Modi of the Bharatiya Janata Party won the elections and assumed control of India, there was a surge in Hindu nationalism at the expense of non-Hindu minorities. There have been [...]