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Sunday, Jul 21

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Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God's gifts

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The National Eucharistic Congress in the US city of Indianapolis concludes with the celebration of Mass and a homily by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, who calls for a renewed commitment to Eucharistic and missionary conversion.

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Lord's Day Reflection: Come and Rest

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As the Church marks the Sixteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Come and Rest".

Israeli army intercepts missile from Yemen, sirens wail in Eilat

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Yemen’s Houthis say they have targeted Israel’s resort city of Eilat with a ballistic missile.

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At Mass in Ukraine Cardinal Parolin invokes the miracle of peace

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Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See's Secretary of State, presides at a Mass at the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv in Ukraine. Sent by Pope Francis to visit the country, he encouraged the faithful "not to lose faith even if it seems that…

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Pope appeals for Olympic Truce for war-torn nations

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Pope Francis expresses his wish that the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games provide an opportunity to establish a truce in ongoing wars and that athletes be messengers of peace.

Pope at Angelus: Slow down, reflect, pray to be more caring

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At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Francis says that to be more caring and compassionate, we need to slow down from the rush and worries of daily life by spending time in contemplation and prayer to recharge our physical and spiritual energies.

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Archbishop Gudziak: Respond to political violence by affirming dignity of all

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In the wake of the attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump, Archbishop Borys Gudziak – Metropolitan Archbishop of the Archeparchy of Philadelphia and Chair of the USCCB’s Committee on Domestic Justice and Human…

Saturday, Jul 20

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Cardinal Parolin: Holy See committed to just peace in Ukraine

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Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin speaks to Vatican News about his six-day visit to Ukraine for the final celebration of the pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv and about the Holy See’s unwavering hopes for a rapid end of…

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Cardinal Parolin: Pope following situation in Ukraine with 'worry and pain'

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The Holy See’s Secretary of State visits the Ukrainian city of Odessa, and says that the Pope is following the situation there "with so much attention, with so much worry and so much pain.”

40 migrants die off the coast of Haiti

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At least 40 migrants die and dozens are injured after their boat catches fire off the coast of Haiti, highlighting the perilous journeys Haitians undertake to escape violence and instability in their country.

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ICJ says Israeli occupation of Palestinian territories is unlawful

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The International Court of Justice - the UN’s top court - has called on Israel to end its ‘unlawful’ presence in the occupied Palestinian territories.

Safeguarding the future: JRS protecting refugee children in Ethiopia

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Refugee children, including unaccompanied minors and children who have been separated from their families, constitute a considerable proportion of the 78,531 refugees in Addis Ababa. Amidst persistent challenges, the Jesuit Refugee Service…

Friday, Jul 19

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Cardinal Parolin in Ukraine to visit Kyiv, Odesa and meet civil and religious authorities

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The Vatican Secretary of State is in Ukraine from 19 – 24 July. The cardinal is to preside over Mass at the Marian Shrine of Berdychiv for the concluding celebration of the pilgrimage of Ukrainian Latin Rite Catholics.

How microplastic pollution is menacing Antarctica

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One of the world’s most pristine and remote environments must deal with the impacts of microbe-colonised microplastics that are threatening its ecological stability.

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Catholic Bishops of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe to form an independent regional episcopal association

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After a three-day consultative plenary (15 – 19 July) held in Malawi, the Catholic Bishops from Zambia, Malawi, and Zimbabwe have resolved to establish the Inter-regional Conference of Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It will be known as the…

Cardinal Pizzaballa asks Christians in the Holy Land to unite in prayer

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The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem calls on Holy Land Christians to step back, at this moment of continued bloodshed and sorrow, from political discussions and pray together.

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Bangladesh: Students’ protests over job quota system escalate

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Despite a ban on public rallies and Prime Minister Hasina’s promises, students continue protests against the controversial government job quota system clashing with police forces amid widespread disruption of telecommunications.

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Saint Bakhita: Inspiring the education of girls across Africa

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Over 3000 girls in 80 Catholic schools are empowered through the Bakhita Partnership for Education through education and support to overcome the barriers girls face in five African countries.

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Pope Francis' programme released for Belgium and Luxembourg visits

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The Holy See Press Office releases Pope Francis' programme for his late September Apostolic Journey to the European nations of Belgium and Luxembourg, 26-29 September 2024.

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Pope: 'May 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris promote esteem and harmony'

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Pope Francis sends warms greetings and prayers for the Mass of Peace ahead of the imminent 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France, wishing that the prestigious international sporting event work toward peace and friendship in a world…

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The Sahara Desert: A deadly frontier for migrants

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The journey migrants and refugees undertake across the Sahara Desert is more lethal than crossing the Mediterranean, Vincent Cochetel of the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) explains to Vatican News.

Thursday, Jul 18

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Holy See: "Recalibrate” efforts toward sustainable development

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The Holy See’s Permanent Observer addresses the UN on the “Summit of the Future” to be held in September: "A pivotal moment to reaffirm the fundamental principles of the international community."

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Participants in World Grandparents Day granted Plenary Indulgence

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The Apostolic Penitentiary grants a Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who take part in the fourth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on July 28

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Hearings conclude in London Trial

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Today, July 18, the civil proceedings at the High Court of Justice concludes, with lawyers for both parties submitting closing statements. The case was initiated following financier Mincione’s 2020 lawsuit regarding the purchase of the…

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Kenyan Bishops call for a moment of deep listening and discernment

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The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops says that the nation is at a decisive point, and the government and citizens need a moment of deep listening and discernment.

Emmaus founder Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault

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The French-based Catholic solidarity movement founded by late Abbé Pierre releases the findings of an independent investigation, revealing alleged sexual abuses committed by its charismatic founder.

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Archbishop Najeeb: In ISIS-scarred Northern Iraq, a 'return to humanity'

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Ten years after the devastation caused by ISIS in the historic region of Upper Mesopotamia, the Chaldean Archbishop of Mosul speaks to Vatican News about a cautious rebuilding of trust among the inhabitants of the region.

Pope Francis visits the children of the Vatican Summer Camp

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Pope Francis, as he does every year, pays a special visit to the children and staff of the Vatican's Summer Camp for the children of Vatican employees.

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Cardinal Pierre: Address to Eucharistic Congress - full text

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Full text of the Address of His Eminence Christophe Cardinal Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States of America, to the United States National Eucharistic Congress, Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana - 17 July 2024

Martinelli: Instrumentum Laboris provides clear direction for the Synodal Assembly

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Interview with Bishop Paolo Martinelli, Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, on 16 July 2024, on the "Instrumentum laboris" for the upcoming second session of the General Assembly of the Synod