News from the Church | Evening News 29.06.2024

By Pål Johannes Nes

"Welcome to News from the Church, your source for Catholic news and updates from around the world. The news is edited by Pål Johannes Nes, and you're listening to EWTN Norway. This is the Evening News. In today's episode, we'll cover the latest incidents in the Holy Land, messages from Pope Francis, a historical tradition at the Vatican, and significant events in Kenya and the Middle East. Let's begin."

Photo credit:
A 1775 painting of the fireworks over Castel Sant’Angelo in Rome, painted by Jakob Philipp Hackert. | Credit: Public Domain

Sources:

• Churches in Holy Land denounce coordinated attack against Christians by Israeli authorities
• Open the doors of the Church, Pope Francis implores on Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
• Vatican fireworks: A 500-year-old tradition for the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul
• Catholic bishops in Kenya meet president as youths spearhead campaign to stop politicians from church fundraisers
• Egypt church reopening after renovations