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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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Jubilee of Eastern Churches: Divine Liturgy in the East Syriac Rite

On the eve of the Jubilee of Eastern Church's encounter with Pope Leo XIV, a Divine Liturgy in the East Syriac rite is celebrated in St. Peter's Basilica on the occasion of the Jubilee.

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Leo XIII’s times and our own

History professor Donald Prudlo talks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s choice of names, focusing on the similarities between the challenges facing Leo XIII in the 19th century and the world we find ourselves in today.

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Ten years of Laudato Si’ as 200 universities gather in Rio for COP30

The goal of the gathering is to promote a synodal proposal that encourages listening, collective discernment, and concrete action in response to the socio-environmental crisis.

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