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Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk: Reconciliation between our nations is a process of healing wounds
Reconciliation between our nations is a process of healing the wounds that both Poles and Ukrainians carry in their souls and consciences to this day - said Major Archbishop of Kyiv-Halyč Sviatoslav Shevchuk, head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, in an address during the Service of “Forgiveness and Reconciliation” in the Cathedral of the Archdiocese of Warsaw.
7 December, 11.00: Episcopal Consecration of Reverend Tomasz Sztajerwald
The Episcopal Consecration of Fr Tomasz Sztajerwald, auxiliary bishop nominee of the Diocese of Warszawa-Praga, will take place at the Cathedral Basilica of St Michael the Archangel and St Florian the Martyr in Warsaw on 7 December at 11.00 a.m. The main consecrator will be the Apostolic Nuncio to Poland Archbishop Antonio Guido Filipazzi.
100 years ago Karol Wojtyła received the sacrament of baptism
100 years ago, on 20 June 2020, Karol Wojtyła, the future Pope John Paul II, received the sacrament of baptism at the baptismal font in the Chapel of the Holy Family in the Basilica of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Wadowice. “The day of baptism should be celebrated no less than the day of birth” – he said as Pope.
33 Refugees Drown While Germany's Asylum Seekers Face Attacks
(Vatican Radio) Turkey's state-run media say at least 33 people, including five children, have drowned in the Aegean Sea after their Greece-bound boat capsized off the Turkish coast, while far away in Germany refugees struggled in the aftermath of far-right attacks against them. Coast guards reportedly rescued 75 others from the sea Saturday near the resort of Ayvacik en route to the Greek island of Lesbos.
Germany may cut migrant benefits as Europe struggles to host refugees
(Vatican Radio) Germany is considering taking away benefits from asylum-seekers if they refuse to try to learn the language and integrate. The plan comes after several other European Union member states announced controversial measures to tackle the influx of refugees including seizing valuables and cutting payments, while countries such as Hungary plan to erect more fences along borders.
Jakarta Catholics join drive to protect environment
More than 1,000 Catholics from Jakarta Archdiocese took the streets of the Indonesian capital on Sunday to support the government's new push against plastic waste. The government on Sunday directed modern retailers to charge customers 200 rupiah (less than US$1) for each plastic bag, in a trial policy that aims to improving peoples’ awareness regarding protecting the environment by reducing the use of plastic bags. "In Jakarta, one problem related to environmental destruction is waste. We have a responsibility in this case," Father Alexius Andang Listya Binawan, told UCANEWS. The priest who coordinated the Catholic response to the country's National Waste Awareness Day, hoped they would be able to transmit their concerns to others. During the four-hour programmme, Catholics wearing headbands that read, "Brave to Care," walked the streets around the Hotel Indonesia traffic circle to collect waste.
