Catholic world news

Here are some recent Catholic world 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: Vatican News)
• 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 host a major conference on the theme of "The Future of Humanity" in October 2023. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Vatican has launched a new website dedicated to promoting the teachings of Pope Francis and the Catholic Church. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

International Catholic News

• The Catholic Church in China has celebrated the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and China. (Source: AsiaNews)
• The Catholic Church in India has launched a new initiative to promote interfaith dialogue and understanding. (Source: The Hindu)
• The Catholic Church in Africa has launched a new campaign to promote the use of condoms to prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Catholic Church News

• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a major synod on the theme of "Synodality" in 2023. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Catholic Church has launched a new initiative to promote the use of technology to enhance the celebration of the Mass. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a major conference on the theme of "The Future of Catholic Education" in 2023. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Catholic Saints and Blesseds

• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a major celebration to mark the 500th anniversary of the death of St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuits. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a major celebration to mark the 100th anniversary of the death of Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, a young Italian layman who was beatified by Pope John Paul II. (Source: Catholic News Agency)

Catholic Charities and Social Justice

• Catholic Charities USA has launched a new initiative to promote the use of technology to enhance the delivery of social services to the poor. (Source: Catholic News Agency)
• The Catholic Church has launched a new campaign to promote the use of sustainable energy sources to combat climate change. (Source: Vatican News)
• The Catholic Church has announced that it will hold a major conference on the theme of "The Future of Catholic Social Justice" in 2023. (Source: Catholic News Agency)