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Pope Leo XIV says Eastern Catholics often see violence, calls for peace

Pope Leo XIV says the Church needs the Christian East and has a “great need to recover the sense of mystery that remains alive in your … liturgies that engage the human person in his or her entirety.”

UNRWA makes urgent appeal for immediate end to Gaza siege

Juliette Touma, UNRWA's Director of Communications highlights the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and urges the international community to do “everything possible” to reach a ceasefire and ensure the delivery of aid.

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Holy See reaffirms commitment and support to stop child labor

In his address during the interactive dialogue entitled “On Childhood With Dignity”, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, cited Pope Leo XIII’s encyclical "Rerum Novarum" in reaffirming every child’s right to grow through education and opportunities “to thrive and contribute meaningfully to society.”

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Ghana Bishops’ Conference builds partnerships to confront spill-over terrorism

In a bid to strengthen national and regional efforts against violent extremism and instability, the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), through its Directorate of Governance, Justice and Peace, has begun forging new partnerships with key government stakeholders.

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Pope Leo XIV meets with tennis champion Jannik Sinner

As the 2025 Italian Open is underway in Rome, Pope Leo XIV receives professional tennis player Jannik Sinner in the Vatican, along with his family and the president of the Italian Tennis Federation.

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Pope Leo XIV’s coat of arms blends Marian and Augustinian elements

The coat of arms of Pope Leo XIV evokes his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and inspiration drawn from St. Augustine, according to the Holy See Press Office.

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British envoy to Vatican looks forward to collaborating with new pope

British Ambassador to the Holy See Chris Trott has voiced excitement over the recent election of Pope Leo XIV and has said he is looking forward to continuing collaboration with the world’s greatest soft power.

Bolivian bishops make unprecedented critical tone against the government before elections

As Bolivia prepares for the upcoming August elections and relevant politicians confirm their will to run for president, the nation's episcopate unprecedentedly decided to take an ostensible stance against the left-wing party that has been ruling for almost 20 years.

DRC: South Kivu's capital of Bukavu abandoned to hunger and neglect

In the Democratic Republic of Congo, the South Kivu province's capital of Bukavu, is being abandoned to hunger and neglect, amid a humanitarian emergency where violations against children are surging, essential services have collapsed, and the population sees no way out.

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Pope Leo XIV to Eastern Catholics: The Church needs you

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Eastern Catholics to the Vatican for the Jubilee of Eastern Churches, and highlights the need to preserve their traditions and pray for true peace, “which is reconciliation, forgiveness, and the courage to turn the page and start anew."

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