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Thousands flee intensified violence in central Sudan

Thousands more people flee their homes in Sudan as fighting intensifies between the army and the RSF in central Kordofan region, deepening a conflict that has already displaced 14 million and killed an estimated 120,000.

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Zambia: Kalundu International Study Centre holds graduation and unites African religious women

Over the weekend, 16 religious sisters from various African countries graduated from a transformative leadership and formation course. The graduation ceremony was graced by the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio and the President of the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS).

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Tanzanian Archbishop: Post-election violence is 'abomination before God'

In a Mass dedicated to the victims and their families of recent violence, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Rwa’ichi of Dar es Salaam stresses how the bloodshed “does not reflect the true face of Tanzania.”

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Contemplative Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd celebrate 200 years

The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, an international contemplative congregation of contemplative sisters, are wrapping up their 200th anniversary with Mass presided by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.

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Augustinian Fr Daleng new vice regent of Pontifical Household

Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Edward Daleng O.S.A. as the new vice regent of the Pontifical Household. Until now, he has served as General Counsellor and Procurator General of the Order of Saint Augustine.

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Tanzania: Church prays and hopes for reconciliation and peace

As street protests affect Tanzania, the Archdiocese of Mbeya has been among the hardest hit, with more than a hundred victims. Fr. Valerio Mwandanji, parish priest of St. Matthew the Apostle Church, says a Mass was celebrated on 9 November “to remember those who lost their lives during the demonstrations. The people are calling for change.”

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Pope: AI use in healthcare must ensure quality of care and relationships

Pope Leo XIV encourages participants in a Vatican-organized conference to help ensure that artificial intelligence does not replace interpersonal relationships in the field of healthcare.

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COP30: Ode to the Amazon

As COP30 kicks off in Belém, Brazil, we look at the significance of hosting this year's UN climate conference in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.

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Philippine Church activates relief network as deadly storms strike back-to-back

Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, has mobilized its national network to respond to the impact of Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan.

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Pope: Honor war victims with ceasefires, genuine commitment for peace

At the conclusion of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses his deep gratitude to those who work to build peace in countries experiencing war. He also offers prayers for the people of the Philippines, hit by Typhoon Fung-wong.

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