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Sunday, Jul 21

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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 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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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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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

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Amnesty report condemns government inaction amid Manipur violence

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A report published this week by rights group Amnesty International condemns the lack of action of regional and federal authorities in the Indian state of Manipur in the face of continuing deadly violence against the Kuki minority.

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Bishop Cozzens: ‘We expect miracles’ at US Eucharistic Congress

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Thousands of pilgrims from across the United States converge on the city of Indianapolis for the start of the 10th National Eucharistic Congress.

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Pope Francis: 'Let your youth be a gift for Jesus'

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In a message to a gathering of youth ministers in Paraguay, Pope Francis calls on young faithful to let Christ transform them, and to live their youth 'as a gift for Jesus' and the world.

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More Kenyan police officers arrive in Haiti

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Two hundred Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti to double the presence of their colleagues, who are already on the ground. This second wave of law and order aims to bring stability to the troubled nation.

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Thai youth bring synodality to life with 3-day social 'hackathon'

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The Catholic Education Council of Thailand (CECT) and LiCAS gathered students from 12 schools across Thailand in a groundbreaking three-day Youth Social Hackathon at Mater Dei School in Bangkok.

UN seeks path to unity as Cyprus marks 50 years of division

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This week marks the 50th anniversary since a coup aimed at uniting Cyprus with Greece triggered a Turkish invasion that divided the island.

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UK: Archbishop Wilson’s heartwarming Pastoral Message to Catholics of Nigerian heritage

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Following a recent visit to Nigeria, Archbishop John Wilson of the Archdiocese of Southwark has written to Catholics from Nigeria and those of Nigerian heritage living in the Archdiocese of Southwark, England.

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Pope appoints new ambassador to Nigeria

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Pope Francis appoints the Irish Archbishop Michael Francis Crotty as Apostolic Nuncio to Nigeria.

Venezuelan bishops urge citizens to vote in crucial presidential elections

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As Venezuela heads for crucial elections in just over a week’s time, the Venezuelan bishops release a message urging citizens not to abstain from the polls to help build a better future for the country.

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US Bishops' President discusses rising above divisions after Trump attack

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In an interview with Vatican Media, the President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Archbishop Timothy Broglio, calls the assassination attempt of former US President Donald Trump a horrific "call to action," and insists…

Monday, Jul 15

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Indian bishops meet PM Modi to discuss attacks on Christians

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A Church delegation led by Archbishop Andrews Thazhath meets the newly re-elected nationalist Hindu Prime minister to voice the bishops’ concern over increasing anti-Christian violence in the country.