Catholic news now

Here are some recent Catholic news stories:

Pope Francis

• Pope Francis has called for greater efforts to combat human trafficking, saying it is a "crime against humanity" that affects millions of people around the world. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• Pope Francis has appointed a new bishop to lead the Diocese of San Juan de la Maguana in the Dominican Republic. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Vatican

• The Vatican has announced that it will hold a special synod on the Amazon region in October 2019. The synod will focus on the Church's mission in the Amazon region and the role of indigenous peoples in the Church. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Vatican has launched a new website to promote the Church's teachings on the environment and ecology. The website, called "Creation and Humanity," features articles, videos, and other resources on the topic. (Source: Vatican News)

Catholic Church

• The Catholic Church in the United States has launched a new initiative to promote the Church's teachings on marriage and family. The initiative, called "Amoris Laetitia Family," is based on Pope Francis's 2016 apostolic exhortation on marriage and family. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Catholic Church in Poland has announced that it will hold a special Eucharistic Congress in 2020 to celebrate the 1050th anniversary of the baptism of Poland. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

International News

• The Catholic Church in Nigeria has condemned the kidnapping of over 100 schoolgirls by armed militants in the country. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Catholic Church in India has launched a new initiative to promote the rights of Dalit Christians, who face discrimination and marginalization in Indian society. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Other News

• The Catholic Church has launched a new app to help people pray the Rosary. The app, called "Rosary Prayer," features a virtual Rosary and guided prayers. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a special Mass to mark the 100th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin Mary in Fatima, Portugal. (Source: Catholic News Agency)