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Kenyan Bishops urge citizens to 'remain peaceful, courageous' amid growing tensions

The Catholic Bishops of Kenya express their sorrow for the violence afflicting the country, including those who died protesting Albert Ojwang’s death earlier this month following his arrest.

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Pope Leo warns against approaching Jesus in ‘a superficial way’

Christians sometimes approach Jesus in a superficial way, “without truly believing in his power,” according to Pope Leo XIV.

Pope Leo says terrorist attack on Greek Orthodox church in Syria is ‘vile’

Pope Leo XIV said the terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus was “vile” during his Wednesday Audience at the Vatican.

Pope Leo calls on Bishops to be men of communion

In a meditation for the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV says Bishops must be witnesses of hope through the example of “a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church.”

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Bishop in India barred from visiting Germany due to abuse allegations

In India, the Nalgonda Bishop Karnam Dhaman Kumar of Nalgonda has been barred from a German diocese over sexual abuse allegations.

Church joins partners in Southern Africa to tackle human trafficking

Representatives from churches, frontline responders, regional authorities, and civil society in Southern Africa are emphasizing the critical need for regional cooperation to combat human trafficking.

Pope to seminarians: 'Keep your eyes on Jesus'

Pope Leo XIV urges seminarians from the Dioceses of Triveneto to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, cast every minute of their lives on the Lord's faithfulness, and to remember that Blessed John Paul I, who came from their region, was a "shepherd" who presents "a true model for priestly life."

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Pope Leo to Christians in Middle East: ‘The whole Church stands with you’

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness with the Christians of the Middle East and calls once again for the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to be chosen.

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Pope at Audience: Let's go to Jesus, our hope! He can heal us!

During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reflects on two miracles which demonstrate that the Lord can always heal us when we go to Him in trust and faith, for "Jesus is our hope" and will make us new.

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New Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia receives warm welcome in Addis Ababa

The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis.

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