Enjoy this roundup of informative links from Fides, Vatican News, and other sources.
World. The Catholic Relief Services Annual Global Emergency Review highlights global crises from 2024 and relief priorities for 2025.
Vatican. Pope Francis delivered a Jubilee message of hope, peace and concern for the poor in an address to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See.
Middle East. Holy Land bishops welcome Gaza ceasefire. Africa/Indian Ocean. The Vatican has appointed Father Moïse Lalty Diatta of the Missionary Society of the Holy Spirit as Nation Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the Indian Ocean.
Africa. Violent conflict and war undermine access to education in Africa, home to one of the youngest populations on the planet. Read more…
Asia. Chinese Catholic communities begin the Jubilee of Hope with enthusiasm. Read more…
Oceania. The Vatican has appointed Rev. Fr. Christian Sieland of the Diocese of Kundiawa as national director of the Pontifical Mission Societies of Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands.
Caribbean. Amid ongoing internal conflict, the Church in Haiti seeks to become Pilgrims of Hope.
Latin America/United States. Pope Francis delivers a mission message at the Sixth American Mission Congress.
United States. Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Robert McElroy as the next archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington. Read a note of welcome from Georgetown University highlighting Cardinal McElroy’s commitment to global peace and solidarity with migrants and refugees.