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Denver Archbishop calls for end to violence that ‘only fuels hatred’

Expressing his deep sadness at news of an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado, the Archbishop of Denver, Samuel Aquila, calls for prayers for victims, saying, “This type of violence must come to an end, as it only fuels hatred.”

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Polish religious sisters organize lay faithful to pray for priests

For 26 years, the Bethany Mission to Support Priests has united lay people and clergy to pray together for priests. Sr. Daria Tyborska says the initiative reminds the faithful that their job is to pray for priests, not just complain about them or focus on their mistakes.

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Disastrous flooding adds to Myanmar's humanitarian emergency

The already-dramatic humanitarian emergency in Myanmar has been intensified by heavy flooding in the north of the country.

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Pope Leo XIV honours Blessed Iuliu Hossu as a prophet of hope

Pope Leo XIV pays tribute to Blessed Iuliu Hossu, recalling his heroic defense of Jews during WWII and his unwavering faith under Communist persecution.

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Ukrainian-Russian peace talks held despite fighting 

Another round of peace talks between Ukraine and Russia has begun in Istanbul, Turkey, despite new reports of Russian attacks hitting Ukraine after Kyiv hit Russia with drones.

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Chicago set to celebrate election of Pope Leo XIV

The Archdiocese of Chicago, hometown of Pope Leo XIV, is hosting an event in the city's Rate Field, residence of its beloved White Sox baseball team, to celebrate the election to the papacy of a native son.

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Pope appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as Director of Vatican Healthcare Services

Pope Leo XIV appoints Dr. Luigi Carbone as the head of the Directorate of Health and Hygiene of the Vatican, who had thus far been serving as the deputy director of the body responsible for safeguarding public hygiene and health within the territory of Vatican City State.

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Pope Leo invites lay faithful to join in mission to families

Addressing a seminar on “Evangelizing with Families of Today and Tomorrow,” Pope Leo XIV calls on the faithful – clergy and laity – to be “fishers of families” by promoting an encounter with God.

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Poland votes in presidential poll

Poland has begun voting in a tight runoff vote for the presidency, with opinion polls showing a close race between a liberal and a nationalist.

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31 civilians killed in Gaza by tank shellfire

Medics in Gaza say at least 31 Palestinians have been killed and more than 150 wounded by Israeli tank fire.

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