Bethlehem celebrates first Christmas tree lighting since war as pilgrims slowly return
BETHLEHEM (OSV News): Bethlehem rejoiced with the festive celebration of lighting a 20 metre Christmas…
Sixty years on, highlights of Vatican II
(OSV News): The Second Vatican Council, which after three years of dialogue and document drafting…
Holding on to hope during crisis
I find it difficult to hold on to hope during times of crisis or illness,…
Papal commission votes against ordaining women deacons
VATICAN (CNS): A commission set up by Pope Francis to study women deacons has voted…
Annual Christmas concert unites nations in peace
By Christopher Khoo SINGAPORE (SE): Representatives of diplomatic missions in Singapore pinned miniature flags of…
