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Jailed Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest

The ousted leader of the National League for Democracy Party and Nobel-laureate has been moved out of prison along with Myanmar former President Win Myint due to a major heat wave.

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Pope Francis: St. Pius X was a Pope near to people who suffer

Pope Francis pens the preface for a new book by Fr. Lucio Bonora on Pope St. Pius X, and praises the early 20th century Pope for the depth of his catechesis and opposition to World War I.

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Holy See urges solidarity and action for Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis

The Holy See emphasises the need for solidarity and urgent action in response to Ethiopia's humanitarian crisis, stressing the dire conditions of over 4.4 million internally displaced people and over one million refugees, along with severe drought, malnutrition, and economic difficulties.

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Reports say star witness in ‘trial of the century’ confirmed in Vatican post

Some observers will be tempted to see the confirmation as a reward for the role Italian Monsignor Alberto Perlasca played in the convictions of Italian Cardinal Angelo Becciu and eight other defendants, despite questions about Perlasca’s judgment.

Chad’s bishops urge successful presidential elections amid controversy

Campaigns have started in Chad ahead of a presidential election scheduled to take place May 6 and will have 10 candidates.

Church ministers skeptical about plan to reform prisons in Argentina

President Javier Milei announced he was planning a number of changes in the penal system in Argentina.

Top Vatican aide closes Vietnam visit, stresses joy to seminarians

British Archbishop Paul Gallagher closed a 5-day visit to Vietnam over the weekend after meeting with top civil and ecclesial authorities, and telling seminarians to persevere in joy and charity, even amid difficulty.

Franciscan priest in Holy Land says war has become ‘way of life’

War in Gaza has become a “way of life,” according to a Franciscan priest in the Holy Land.

Pope Francis appeals for release of prisoners of war

Pope Francis turns his attention to prisoners of war, prays for their freedom and denounces the tortures many of them are subjected to.

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Pope at Audience: Temperance won't rob our joy, but will fill us with happiness

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis focuses on the fourth and final cardinal virtue of temperance, saying that our ability to have power over ourselves will help us savour all we have in life, in a much more meaningful and joyful way, akin to sipping a glass of wine, rather than drinking it all at once.

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