Catholic Journalist in Belarus Released After 5 Years in Prison
Following recent negotiations with the U.S., Belarus freed a total of 52 political prisoners on Sept. 11.
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Vatican Secretary of State Calls Cuba Prisoner Release ‘a Sign of Great Hope’
The Cuban government’s announcement of the prisoner release dated Jan. 14 cited 'the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025' and noted Pope Francis’ mediation in the negotiations.
Seton Route Makes Only Prison Stop on National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
‘There is nothing in the world that can keep Jesus’ mercy and Jesus’ love from you — not even the walls of this place,’ Bishop Earl Fernandes reminded incarcerated men on June 28.
Armed New York Resident Arrested in St. Peter’s Square in Rome Was on ‘Most Wanted’ List
Fugitive violated the terms of parole from New York state prison on kidnapping and robbery convictions.
From Prison to World Youth Day: Man Builds 50 Confessionals to Be Used for Pilgrims
In all, 150 confessionals were built in three Portuguese prisons, with the aim of valuing the professional skills of prisoners and contributing to their reintegration into society.
Prisoners Meet Pope Francis Before Visiting Vatican Museums
The men who met Pope Francis are inmates of a low-security prison, part of the Rebibbia complex located in Rome’s east suburb. The prison caters to those with addictive disorders and includes a treatment center and program for inmates with substance dependence.
Catholic Archbishop Prays Outside of Prison for Detained Protesters in Belarus
Archbishop Kondrusiewicz called on the government of Belarus to allow priests to visit imprisoned protesters earlier this week and appealed to the country’s interior minister to release the detainees.
Pope Francis Prays for the Unjustly Condemned After Cardinal Pell's Acquittal
In his homily, the pope spoke about each person’s election by God, from before his or her birth, to be a servant and child of God.
U.S. Religious Freedom Ambassador Brownback: Release Prisoners of Conscience
Christians, Tibetan Buddhists, and Falun Gong members have also been imprisoned for their faith in China, and should be released, Ambassador Sam Brownback said.
Pope Francis: ‘We Can All Be Instruments of the Mercy of God’
The Holy Father focused on visiting the sick and the imprisoned at Nov. 9 audience.
