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Pope's June prayer intention: 'That the world might grow in compassion'

Pope Leo XIV releases his first monthly prayer intention for the month of June, inviting the faithful to pray "that each one of us might find consolation in a personal relationship with Jesus, and from His Heart, learn to have compassion on the world."

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Ukraine: Shedding light on war crimes to restore hope

Valeriya Ygoshyna, a Ukrainian investigative journalist, has worked since the start of the war in Ukraine to gather proof of Russian violence against Ukrainian citizens, seeking to restore hope.

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Tens of thousands make Marian pilgrimage in Vietnam

To close the month of May and prepare for Pentecost, Catholics from the diocese of Da Nang, Vietnam make a pilgrimage to the site of a Marian apparition.

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Kenyan Catholic media professionals celebrate World Communications Day

Catholic media organizations in Nairobi celebrated World Communications Day with a powerful message of unity, compassion, and hope. The event brought together media representatives from various Catholic outlets across the city and beyond, emphasising the vital role of communication in fostering hope and understanding in today’s digital age.

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Anti-Christian incidents in India state of Odisha trouble Church leaders

In India, two anti-Christian incidents in the state of Odisha have disturbed the peace-loving Christian community, which has already been traumatized by harassment by right-wing extremists.

Pope Leo extends olive branch to Jews, sends subtle message on Gaza

In an event Monday honoring a Romanian Greek Catholic cardinal and martyr known for his efforts to save Jews during the Holocaust, Pope Leo XIV voiced support for the Jewish community, but also made a subtle condemnation of the war in Gaza.

Latin American bishops say the region’s Church must be synodal

One word – synodality – dominated the general assembly of the Episcopal Conference of Latin America.

Benedictine Sisters close facilities in Kenyan region due to violence

Following the murders of two priests in the Kerio Valley, the Missionary Benedictine Sisters of the Sacred Heart close their facilities in that region of Kenya.

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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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