« I greet the young people of many countries who have come for the World Day for Prayer and Awareness against Human Trafficking, which will be celebrated on 8 February, memorial of Saint Josephine Bakhita, the Sudanese religious sister who was enslaved as a child. Today too, many brothers and sisters […]
International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation – 6 February
Ending Female Genital Mutilation by 2030 Female genital mutilation (FGM) comprises all procedures that involve altering or injuring the female genitalia for non-medical reasons and is recognized internationally as a violation of the human rights, the health and the integrity of girls and women. Girls who undergo female genital mutilation face […]
International Day of Human Fraternity – 4 February
Human fraternity for peace and cooperation We need — perhaps more than ever before — to recognize the valuable contribution of people of all religions, or beliefs, to humanity and the contribution that dialogue among all religious groups can make towards an improved awareness and understanding of the common values […]
Journée Mondiale contre le cancer – 4 février
Le cancer constitue encore aujourd’hui la première cause de mortalité dans le monde, bien avant les guerres et autres catastrophes naturelles. Il fait beaucoup moins parler de lui, mais il tue. Pourtant, il se soigne et l’intérêt de cette journée est aussi de faire prendre conscience de l’utilité d’un dépistage précoce […]
5è dimanche de l’année B – 2024
La 1ère lecture de ce dimanche a de quoi nous interpeller. Mais… elle interpelle tout d’abord… Dieu lui-même! En lisant le texte (Job 7:1-4,6-7), je me suis surprise à murmurer: ‘S’en prendre à qui de droit!’ C’est exactement ce que Job a fait – il se lamente et s’en prend […]
5th Sunday of Year B – 2024
Looking at life unfolding from day to day, some people would say: “Daily life is a ‘mixed bag’.” They think of their experience day after day – good things and bad things are part of what happens to them. Joyful events and happy encounters are surely enjoyable. But problems and […]
World Day for Consecrated Life – 2 February
Consecrated women and men — together with Catholics in general — are invited to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life. Established by St. John Paul II, the day recognizes the beauty and impact of a life dedicated to poverty, chastity, and obedience. When is it celebrated? The Catholic Church […]
Journée mondiale des zones humides – 2 février 2024
La Journée mondiale des zones humides est célébrée chaque année le 2 février afin de sensibiliser au rôle important que jouent les zones humides dans la prospérité humaine et la santé de la planète. Le thème de 2024, «Zones humides et bien-être humain», est axé sur l’interdépendance entre les zones […]