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Paolo Ruffini: Social media has the power to build a better world
Posted on 05/30/2023 04:15 AM ()
Social media is a way for the Church to be among the people, and work toward the common good, not about compromising the truth to gain followers or 'likes,' says Dr Paolo Ruffini. The Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication was speaking with Vatican News after presenting the Dicastery’s new theological and pastoral document reflection on social media, titled “Towards Full Presence. A Pastoral Reflection on Engagement with Social Media." (#FullyPresent).
Philippines: Groups demand reparations from industries as climate crisis worsens
Posted on 05/30/2023 03:30 AM ()
Pressure mounts on fossil fuel industries as multisectoral organizations hold them responsible for pollution and worsening climate hazards in the Philippines.
Pope Francis gives support to launch of Family Global Compact
Posted on 05/30/2023 02:43 AM ()
In a message for the launch of the Family Global Compact, Pope Francis gives his support to the initiative that aims to bring the pastoral care of families into dialogue with centres of study and research on the family in Catholic universities around the world.
Pilgrims walk distances to reach Uganda’s Martyrs Shrine at Namugongo.
Posted on 05/29/2023 07:18 AM ()
Christian pilgrims from across Uganda have started to arrive at Namugongo Catholic Shrine ahead of the commemoration of the Uganda Martyrs on 3rd June 2023.
UN talks to end global plastic pollution resume in Paris
Posted on 05/29/2023 04:14 AM ()
A United Nations committee is meeting in Paris on Monday to work on a global treaty to combat plastic pollution as pressure mounts to curb production of fossil fuel-based plastics.
Pope awards Paul VI International Prize to Italian President
Posted on 05/29/2023 03:43 AM ()
Pope Francis awards Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, the Paul VI International Prize, commending him for his service and responsibility.
Good Samaritan offers inspiration for those who "inhabit" social media
Posted on 05/29/2023 03:30 AM ()
"Towards Full Presence" is the title of a document released by the Dicastery for Communication that offers a pastoral reflection on people's engagement in the digital world. The publication aims to generate a dialogue on how to make this ecosystem more human. #FullyPresent
Pope to African children: Be ambassadors of peace
Posted on 05/29/2023 02:41 AM ()
Pope Francis meets some 1,500 African children accompanied by their parents and respective ambassadors on the occasion of the annual Africa Day and encourages them to continue pursuing their dreams for peace and a better future in in their countries.
Experiencing love in communion with Christ
Posted on 05/29/2023 02:22 AM ()
Sr. Paras, the local community superior of Missionary Catechists of St. Therese of the Infant Jesus in Intramuros, Philippines, encourages people to let love flow in our words and actions and be engaged with Christ in our daily lives.
Pope to Barnabites: Run like mad toward God and toward others
Posted on 05/29/2023 02:05 AM ()
Taking a phrase from their founder, St Anthony Maria Zeccariah, Pope Francis encourages members of the Barnabite religious family to “run” like madmen “towards God and towards others.”