The Inaugural Summit of the Pathways to Freedom Africa Network (PFAN) reaffirmed the vision of ‘Church and State working together’ and laid the foundation for a coordinated continental response to human trafficking.
His Holiness prays that all parents grieving the loss of a child, especially an infant, may find comfort and peace in the knowledge of God’s love for them and for their child, “for to him all of them are alive” (Lk 20:38).
“The continued, unrelenting bombardment of Ukraine’s cities, civilian infrastructure, and sacred spaces by Russian forces serves as a harrowing reminder of the cruelty driving this war of aggression,” said Bishop Kenneth.
The statement covers areas such as the need to respect international law, uphold the dignity of the person, lead in the pursuit of peace and reconciliation through dialogue, negotiation and mutual respect, and to collaborate in the fight against organised crime, human trafficking, illicit trade, corruption, and unlawful financial actions.
Bishop Curry has welcomed the joint statement from world leaders on the worsening situation in the West Bank, adding that "it is important for all who work for peace and reconciliation to turn words into actions".
Archbishop Moth says: The technologies that have been created through human skill should be used at the service of truly human ends. Technology must not be used to embed unjust economic systems and abuses of power, but must always be at the service of human development.”
The inaugural Holy Sepulchre Community festival at New Hall School in May welcomed students and staff from Heilig Graf School for a weekend celebrating faith, friendship and shared tradition.
St Bonaventure’s Catholic School recently welcomed a delegation of Franciscan friars from the United States as part of the school’s ongoing celebrations for the Jubilee Year of St Francis.
