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The Bishop of Auchi Diocese, in Nigeria has called on the government at all levels and security agencies to do more in the face of a deteriorating security situation leading to increased kidnappings. This follows the killings of a young seminarian recently kidnapped.

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On Monday the Vatican confirmed a recent phone call between a top official and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and voiced its hope that any ceasefire agreement reached would be free of any “preconditions.”

Vatican City, Mar 17, 2025 / 04:53 am (CNA).

Pope Francis was admitted to Rome’s Gemelli Hospital on Friday, Feb. 14, to undergo testing and treatment for bronchitis.

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According to a report published by Fides Agency a total of 145 priests were kidnapped and 11 killed in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, marking a constant increase in ransom-related kidnappings that also affect other communities.

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The Holy See Press Office issues a statement recalling the March 14 phone call between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, which expresses prayers for peace, encouragement of dialogue and an invitation to do everything possible to release prisoners.

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Fr. Lowrent Kamwanza, M.Afr., talks to Vatican News about a recent workshop in Burundi to entrust the mission of safeguarding minors and vulnerable people to the entire Church.

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Marking Saint Patrick’s Day the bishops of Ireland encouraged the faithful to pray for peace in the world, especially in Gaza, Ukraine, Syria, and Sudan.

This year, all the faithful are invited to attend the Vatican's Lenten Sermons on the four Fridays leading up to Easter, which will be on the theme "Anchored in Christ. Rooted and founded in the hope of new Life."

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As Pope Francis from his hospital bed rolls out a new 3-year implementation process for his Synod of Bishops on Synodality, recent developments raise questions as to what extent his reforms on women and laypeople, in particular, will be applied.

Supporters of former Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte staged a prayer rally on Saturday to condemn the Marcos government for allowing his arrest over an International Criminal Court (ICC) case.