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Entries for November 2022
Sunbird Straws is an example of sustainability in its simplicity. An India-based startup founded by a university professor, run by a student team and employing rural women, produces the world's first premium multi-layered drinking straws made from naturally dried coconut leaves.
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Professor Sandie Cornish, a professor at Australian Catholic University and a member of the Oceania synod task force, talks about the experience of synodality in the region, and the serious problems posed by climate change.
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Three migrants survived eleven days hiding on the rudder blade of an oil tanker
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The Pandemic and the Magisterium of Francis: a series of videos in collaboration with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Vatican's Covid-19 Commission re-propose the Pope's teachings on the global health crisis, reaffirming that one does not come out of the crisis the same, but either better or worse. And "one does not come out alone" but "taking the other by the hand"....
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A Vatican Delegation led by Cardinal Sandri visits Istanbul for the occasion of the Feast of St. Andrew the Apostle and conveys Pope Francis’ “fraternal affection” to the Ecumenic Patriarch of Constantinople Bartholomew. In his message the Pope says that one of the most fruitful areas of cooperation between the Patriarchate and the Catholic Church is interreligious dialogue to promote peace.
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After three years as Prefect, the Spanish Jesuit resigns from his post for personal reasons related to his health, as he writes in a letter to the collaborators of the Secretariat for the Economy. Pope Francis has appointed the current Secretary in his place. He is another layman chosen to head an organism of the Holy See. Pope Francis has thanked Fr. Guerrero for his service.
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In his catechesis at Wednesday’s General Audience, Pope Francis says genuine consolation in discernment is “a sort of confirmation that we are doing what God wants of us.”
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The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) releases its contribution to the EU Consultation on defining the framework conditions of the social economy. The Bishops’ document presents a series of proposals based on the Catholic Social Teaching to realize the full potential of the social economy, which it says, offers a positive alternative to the profit-led market ec...
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The newly elected head of the US Bishops’ Conference discusses the synodal process in the country, its potential to combat polarisation in the Church, and strategies for including the voices of the marginalised.
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Officials in Ramallah say four Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces in two separate incidents in the occupied West Bank.
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A two-day meeting with the Presidents and Coordinators of the Continental Assemblies of the Synod on preparations for the Continental Assemblies concluded today. The Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops, Cardinal Mario Grech, said listening to everyone and excluding no one is part of the synodal journey.
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Experts at home and abroad laud De La Salle University in Dasmariñas City, Cavite, Philippines, for its sustainability and environmental policies. We look at what has been hailed as the greenest university in the Philippines for the ninth time in a row by Universitas Indonesia GreenMetric World University Rankings.
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Two priests serving in the port city of Berdyansk in southeastern Ukraine have been arrested and detained in a pre-trial detention center by the Russian administration on charges of preparing a terrorist act.
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In a telegram of condolences Pope Francis prays for the soul of deceased Ghanean Cardinal Richard Kuuia Baawobr.
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The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life is presenting four videos to portray the contribution of the faithful with disabilities to the Synod on Synodality following a series of meetings at the Vatican.
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Leaders of the continental stage of the Synod for a Synodal Church meet in Rome on Monday and Tuesday, providing them the opportunity of meeting directly with the Secretariat of the Synod guiding the process.
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In a ‘synodal style’ interview with Vatican News, two women involved in the various stages of the Synod for a Synodal Church speak about how the People of God are finding their voice and are being heard through the synodal process.
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The First Vice President of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), Fridolin Cardinal Ambongo, has said the death of Cardinal Baawobr has robbed Africa of a selfless servant and a good Shepherd.
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Pope Francis meets with community members of Rome's Pontifical Latin American College, encouraging them in their pastoral work as Christ's "disciples and missionaries."
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Pope Francis grants an exclusive interview to the Catholic ‘"America Magazine" in which he answers a vast range of questions, including topics regarding the US, Church issues, social issues, the war in Ukraine, the Vatican’s relations with China, and his pontificate.
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A landslide in Cameroon's capital has killed at least 15 people attending a funeral.
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A huge march through the heart of Mexico shows the firm grass roots political support for the President, while countermanding a recent rally, which accused him of attempting to interfere with democracy.
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From the refugee camp on the Thai-Myanmar border where she works, Sister Grace Patthayaporn can hear the bombs falling in Myanmar. "Whenever I hear them, I pray."
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Pope Francis meets with 6,000 schoolchildren, teachers, and school leaders, urging them to follow in the footsteps of “modern day prophets” Pope St John XXIII and Martin Luther King Jr.
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Pope Francis sends a message to the International Forum of Catholic Action, which met over the weekend for its 8th Assembly and elected new leaders. The synodal spirit needs to take root in the Church, he writes, so we need to move in the same direction as a people walking together.
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Cardinal Richard Baawobr has returned to the house of the Father. The sad news was received in the evening of Sunday 27 November 2022, and announced in a statement signed by the Secretary General of the Missionaries of Africa (White Fathers).
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Pope Francis receives the credential letters of Frances Collins, the new Ambassador of the Republic of Ireland to the Holy See.
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Israel and the occupied West Bank have been experiencing their deadliest wave of violence since 2015.
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Following the Angelus, the Pope's thoughts turned to those suffering, especially flood victims on the Italian island of Ischia, women who are victims of sexual violence and the martyred Ukrainian people.
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Expressing concern over the increase in violence and clashes taking place in the State of Palestine and Israel, Pope Francis called on authorities there to find ways to move dialogue forward to build mutual trust for a lasting peace.
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On the first Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis calls on us to “awaken from our slumber” and to always be aware of the presence of God and to welcome Him in our daily lives.
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On Saturday afternoon, the Association of Nigerian priests, religious and seminarians in Rome (NIPRELS) held a rosary procession in Saint Peter Square to intercede for their country, Nigeria.
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The Lebanese Prime Minister says his country will not be able to get out of its financial crisis without authorities implementing structural reforms required by the International Monetary Fund.
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As the Church marks the First Sunday in Advent, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Lord's Advent instigates prayer and protest”.
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The papal almoner remembers Burkhard Scheffler, a homeless man who died in the colonnade area of St. Peter's Square. He tells us about the Vatican and the city of Rome's charitable services for the poor, saying "my role is to empty the Holy Father's charitable account" in helping them.
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The Colombian Government and the National Liberation Army, ELN, are inviting a family of nations to help them reach a peace settlement and resolve a more than half-a-century festering conflict.
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Meeting the staff of the Italian Central Anti-Crime Directorate, Pope Francis recalls the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, observed on 25 November, emphasizing the crucial importance of a joint effort by public institutions and all social actors not only in law enforcement, but also in prevention to eradicate this scourge.
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In a press statement the Vatican notes with "surprise and regret" the installation of the Auxiliary Bishop of Jiangxi, a diocese not currently recognized by the Holy See.
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Pope Francis appoints Irish Archbishop Noel Treanor as Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
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Pope Francis addresses the Union of Superiors General at the conclusion of its Assembly with a reflection on what it means to be a peacemaker and on the importance of fostering synodality.
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A statement released by Caritas Internationalis says Pier Francesco Pinelli, the newly appointed Extraordinary Commissioner of the Church’s humanitarian organization, has expressed his determination to go forward on the path indicated by the Pope and encourages staff and other members to work together to better serve the poor.
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President of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and Zambia’s Bishop of Solwezi Diocese, Charles Charles Kasonde has commended religious women in the AMECEA region for their selfless service to Church.
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Representatives of the Venezuelan Government and the Official Opposition are resuming talks in Mexico this weekend, to try and reverse and resolve its economic meltdown.
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Israel's far-right Jewish Power party has signed a coalition agreement with Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party.
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Pope Francis prays for a homeless man from Germany who died near St. Peter’s Square after a cold and rainy night and invites the faithful to pray for him and all those who live without a home.
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Speaking to attendees of the Festival of Social Doctrine in Verona, Pope Francis stresses the importance of trust and encounter given the “grim” situation of the current world scenario.
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Nine months from the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis writes a letter in which he expresses his sorrow and closeness to “the noble and martyred” Ukrainian people.
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How the joint efforts of so many people throughout the world will bring hope and healing for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse around the globe.
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Pope Francis nominates two women in managerial positions at the Pontifical Commission for Sacred Archaeology and the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
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The 90-year-old Salesian Cardinal was fined after a court in Hong Kong found him guilty of failing to register the now-dissolved 612 Humanitarian Relief Fund to help pro-democracy activists. He was first arrested in May on charges of colluding with foreign forces.
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As we mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, Pope Francis reminds us that our level of humanity is measured by how we treat women.
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As winter sets in, there are fears that more than 28 million people in Afghanistan will need humanitarian assistance.
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Children are suffering the brunt of the cholera outbreak in Haiti and other privations
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A group of Afghan refugees arrives in Rome thanks to the ground-breaking Humanitarian Corridor project that allows vulnerable people a safe and legal passage as they flee violence, poverty, persecution, injustice. The President of the Community of Sant'Egidio describes the project as “an example for Europe”..
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Pope Francis thanks members of the International Theological Commission for their valuable work, and offers them three orientations for their work: creative fidelity to the Tradition; openness to the contributions of various disciplines; and collegiality. He also calls for more women theologians.
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The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption in Jakarta and the Istiqlal Mosque promote interreligious dialogue in the Muslim-majority country – a sign of fraternity and religious diversity that inspires visitors to Central Jakarta.
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Addressing the Union of Superiors General, gathered in Rome for their assembly, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, insists that rejection of war to solve conflicts, and dialogue “at all costs” are the only means to attain durable peace.
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A coalition of churches and charities launches the “Warm Welcome Campaign” to provide safe and warm spaces for people struggling to pay their heating bills
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A teenage boy was killed and at least a dozen people injured in two separate explosions in Jerusalem early Wednesday.
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Vatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, assists prisoners in Florida.
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German religious sister Juliana Seelmann wanted to be a nurse who was close to the dying. By a twist of fate, she ended up in the reception center for asylum seekers – where she found her true vocation. Yet in 2021, her commitment to refugees and people in need brought her before the judge. We accompany the Franciscan woman from Oberzell on a typical day.
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A gunman opens fire and kills at least 6 people in a Virginia supermarket, adding to a long line of gun-related mass killings in the United States.
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It was a unique opportunity for discussion and exchanging ideas to find holistic strategies against climate change and to build a sustainable future: the fifth 'Laudato si' Reflection Day' energized Catholic organizations, environmental movements, young people and adults to join forces to protect Creation.
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At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers for the victims of the Java earthquake. He also prays for peace in the world, especially war-torn Ukraine, and notes how the World Cup in Qatar can promote harmony and fraternity among peoples and nations. He also remembers the newly beatified Comboni missionary in Uganda and World Fisheries Day.
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In his catechesis at the General Audience, Pope Francis continues his reflections on “discernment,” focusing this week on spiritual consolation.
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The Colombian government and the last remaining major guerrilla group in the country have resumed peace talks in neighbouring Venezuela.
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The U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights says that the situation in Iran is critical, while UNICEF says it is deeply concerned about reports of the deaths of children
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The President emeritus of Caritas Internationalis, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle, read the Pope's decree to participants at a plenary meeting in Rome: "The Holy Father’s decision came after careful and independent study. There is no question of abuse or financial mismanagement. The work for the poor continues." The new commissioner, Dr Pier Francesco Pinelli, said, "This is a check-point to improve ...
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The General Curia of the White Fathers in Rome confirms that Father Hans-Joachim Lohre disappeared on Sunday and might have been kidnapped my local Islamist groups.
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Pope Francis issues a decree on Tuesday naming Dr. Pier Francesco Pinelli as Temporary Administrator of Caritas Internationalis.
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Pope addresses a delegation of the World Jewish Congress (WJC), saying the shared religious heritage of Jews and Christians should be an incentive to act together for fraternity and peace in a broken world.
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In a letter to the Madres de Plaza de Mayo (Mothers of Plaza de Mayo), who for 45 years have been calling for justice in Argentina for all the 'desaparecidos,' those who disappeared during the military dictatorship, Pope Francis expresses sorrow for the death of its president and founder Hebe de Bonafini: "Her boldness and courage, at times when silence prevailed, kept alive the search for truth a...
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Pope Francis appoints 67-year-old Archbishop Claudio Gugerotti, apostolic nuncio to Great Britain until now, to take the place of Cardinal Leonardo Sandri who concludes his service as prefect having reached the age limit.
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According to the latest report issued by Aid to the Church in Need UK for its annual Red Week, over the past two years oppression or persecution of Christians has increased in 75 per cent of the countries surveyed.
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The UN Climate Change Conference receives criticism for a document that fails to agree on CO2 emission reductions.
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On World Fisheries Day, the head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development says that the industry’s “endemic problems” especially affect small-scale fishers, and calls for “individual and collective conversion.”
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The new Blessed of the Church, Fr Joseph Ambrosoli, was beatified Sunday at a colourful ceremony in Uganda's Archdiocese of Gulu. The Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda presided over the ceremony, also attended by the country's Republican President.
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Cardinal Ignatius Suharyo, the Archbishop of Jakarta, highlights the Church’s openness to working alongside other religions on the path to authentic brotherhood and sisterhood in the country.
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Pope Francis recites the Angelus prayer after Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in Asti and prays for an end to war.
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On the second day of his visit to Asti, Italy, Pope Francis receives honorary citizenship from Mayor Maurizio Rasero. He then goes to the Cathedral to preside over Mass, greeting those along the route.
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Pope Francis presides over Mass at the Cathedral of Asti in northern Italy and marking the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, recalls God's loving embrace on the Cross and the calling to live an active faith, serving God and neighbour, and not remaining bystanders.
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Pope Francis begins his two-day visit to the Italian city of Asti, his family hometown in the Piedmont Region, for a private family celebration, and where he is expected to celebrate public Mass on Sunday for the diocesan community.
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Pope Francis met Saturday morning with Mar Awa III, the head of the Assyrian Church of the East, urging members of the two Churches “to pray and work diligently in preparation for the much awaited day” when full unity is achieved.
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On Saturday Pope Francis meets Doctors with Africa CUAMM, an Italian Catholic non-government organization engaged in promoting healthcare in Africa, on the occasion of their annual meeting in Rome.
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A 38-year-old husband and father of two, Gleison De Paula Souza has been appointed secretary for the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life. Originally hailing from Brazil, Souza teaches high school in Puglia.
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Luhut Pandjaitan, the Indonesian Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investments upholds peace as central to efforts towards sociopolitical development, saying that wars do not profit anyone.
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German Bishops gathered in Rome for their “ad Limina visit” meet with the heads of the Vatican's dicasteries to discuss the ongoing German Synodal Path.
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Krzysztof Burda, President of the Management Board of the Polish Chamber of Electromobility Development Association encourages making the change towards vehicles with zero carbon emission and invites ecological initiatives that put people, the planet, partnerships, common prosperity and peace at their center.
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Friday, November 18, 2022 is the first ever World Day for the Prevention of, and Healing from Child Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Violence. “It’s a day to commemorate rather than celebrate”, says the First Lady of Sierra Leone.
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Sister Marta Meshko organises the donation of building materials to those whose houses have been destroyed by missile strikes in Ukraine. "It's a miracle that after so much pain one can still feel gratitude", she says.
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Pope Francis will travel to Asti on Saturday November 19 to meet privately with members of his family and will preside over mass in the city’s cathedral the following day. The visit to his family’s place of origin will be marked by the experience of dialogue between generations, particularly dear to the Pope who so often evoked the “prophecy of Joel” on the young and the elderly.
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Michal Kurtyka, the first Polish minister of the environment, illustrates the 5P concept of people, planet, partnerships, prosperity and peace as central on the path toward economic growth and development.
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In an interview published on Friday by the Italian newspaper ‘La Stampa’, Pope Francis addresses a wide-range of topics, including the ongoing war ravaging Ukraine, his upcoming visit to Asti and his nearly ten-year pontificate.
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The Vatican Secretary of the State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, presides over Mass for peace in Ukraine in the Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. As the war continues to wage on since Russia's full-scale invasion in February, and in the face of relentless continued attacks, the Cardinal says there is no situation too dire for the Lord to resurrect.
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Lucy Esipila reflects on the presence of Caritas Africa at the Sharm el-Sheikh Climate Change Conference.
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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Relations, says the Holy See supports a “holistic approach” to raising children.
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Speaking at the COP27 summit in Sharm El-Sheik, Archbishop Nicolas Thevenin, Apostolic Nuncio in Egypt, urges a renewed model of development and sustainability based on care, fraternity, and cooperation.
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Brazil's President Elect vows to make the nation a leader in stemming climate change, by halting deforestation of the Amazon rain forest.
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Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on eight points regarding stories and storytelling, and urges those attending a Proaganda Fide conference to learn to apply them to their communities and institutions.
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Appealing for the "madness of war" to end, the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) call for de-escalation and solutions as the European Bishops react to recent developments in Ukraine and Poland.
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The US Bishop’s General Assembly in Baltimore, Maryland comes to an end 17 November after four days of deliberations. Vatican News provides a summary of the notable decisions taken during the assembly.
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The Pope’s visit to Canada this past summer; the ongoing Synodal Process; and missionary discipleship were on the agenda for the Executive Committee of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops during their recent visit to the Vatican.
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The secretary general of the NATO military alliance said Wednesday that a missile that landed in Poland killing two people was "most likely" related to Ukrainian air defense systems, though he still blamed Moscow for causing the tragedy. Jens Stoltenberg spoke after a NATO emergency meeting sparked by the first such cross-border missile incident since Russia’s invaded Ukraine on February 24.
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In a letter the prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development commemorates his confrères murdered on the night of 16 November 1989 at the Central American University of the Society of Jesus in San Salvador: "Their lives and deaths inspire our mission".
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The bishops of the United States meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, for their General Assembly, elect Archbishop Timothy Broglio and Archbishop William Lori as president and vice-president of the USCCB.
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The final declaration of the G20 Summit condemns Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and addresses issues as diverse as good and energy security and climate change.
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NATO and G7 leaders have jointly condemned Russia attacks on Ukraine and express support for investigations into an explosion that occurred in Poland that killed two people.
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At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Francis offers his prayers so that desire for peace in Ukraine will prevail over any escalation. He remembers the victims of the terrorist attack in Istanbul.
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The European Laudato si' Alliance hosts a webinar to explore solutions to maximize the impact of Catholics in the environmental crisis, as the COP27 climate conference continues in Egypt.
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Pope Francis continues his catechesis on the theme of discernment and invites the faithful to accept desolation and healthy sadness, indispensable for progression through life.
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In Florianópolis, in the south of the country, the "small bucket" system for storing organic waste at home and turning it into compost for gardens and vegetable gardens is yielding great results and has even won an international award. Volunteers from Revolucao dos Baldinhos are promoting this community composting scheme.
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On 16-18 November, the Pontifical Urban University will be hosting a conference to mark 400 years since the founding of Propaganda Fide, the Vatican office responsible for missionary activity.
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Leaders of the Group of 20 (G20) plan to condemn the war in Ukraine, despite objections from Russia. A draft statement was leaked to the media at the G20 summit, which began Tuesday on Indonesia's resort island of Bali.
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Senior African Church leaders and Catholic organisations concerned about climate change meet in Sharm El Sheikh on the side-lines of COP-27 to pray and discern practical actions to advocate for climate justice.
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The Pandemic and the Magisterium of Francis: a series of videos in collaboration with the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and the Vatican's Covid-19 Commission re-propose the Pope's teachings on the global health crisis, reaffirming that one does not come out of the crisis the same, but either better or worse. And "one does not come out alone" but "taking the other by the hand"....
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Fr. Marcin Schmidt, a Polish missionary, has been working to promote initiatives in ecology and education among the people living on the Island of Lombok, Indonesia, and says that everyone can promote integral human development, regardless of religion or nationality.
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Natalin Faravelli, a Scholas Occurrentes' official who serves as Coordinator for Argentina and the Latin American region, speaks on the sidelines of the G20 in Indonesia, and points to Pope Francis' reminder that the value of young people does not lie in the future, but can be tapped into in the present, to bring concrete change and peace to our world.
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Pope Francis sends his condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured in Sunday's bomb attack in central Istanbul.
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In Rome for the Dicastery for Communication’s recent plenary assembly, Jesuit Fr. James Martin says Catholic communicators today needs to focus always on the person of Jesus and endeavour to reach others where they are in life using the best media languages possible.
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Following the Plenary Assembly of the Dicastery for Communication, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Archbishop of Philadelphia, Borys Gudziak – who was appointed a Member of the Dicastery by Pope Francis last year – says the Church must speak out clearly about the Gospel and the teachings of Jesus.
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As Pope Francis met with soccer players ahead of a match in Rome's Olympic Stadium, the Pope's silversmith and friend, Adrian Pallarols, who designed the trophy for the 2022 Match for Peace, speaks about the significance of this year's event.
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In a letter to Cardinal Juan José Omella Omella, Archbishop of Barcelona, Pope Francis discusses St Ignatius’ conversion, and the gift of his Spiritual Exercises to the modern world.
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Ukraine’s President has toured the city of Kherson, which was recaptured from Russian forces after accusing Moscow of war crimes. Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit came while the intelligence chiefs of the United States and Russia discussed how to prevent the armed conflict from escalating into nuclear warfare.
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At the plenary session of the Dicastery for Communication, Professor Kim Daniels of Georgetown University says the Vatican’s media outfit has a distinctively global voice.
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On the sidelines of the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, Serhiy Kiral, deputy mayor of Lviv, speaks about the ongoing war in Ukraine and the importance of bringing world leaders and the Church together to reach an end to the war and “guarantee peace.”
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In the Business 20 – a forum held on the sidelines of the G20 summit – leaders of the business world, including American economist Jeffery Sachs, highlight the importance of prioritizing education as one of the means of building better societies.
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As Ukraine nears 9 months of war, our Editorial Director says the war has opened wounds between countries which share a common baptism, teaching us that faith and religious tradition should never be taken for granted.
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Pope Francis meets with members of Apoteca Natura, an Italian network of pharmacies, and calls for a culture of care which promotes harmony between people and nature.
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Meeting some 150 members of the Federation of Christian Organizations for International Voluntary Service on the occasion of its 50th anniversary, Pope Francis praises the Italian charity for its valuable contribution to development and peace in a world that has grown accustomed to war and hunger.
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Pope Francis urges everyone to remain close to Ukraine and never be resigned to war, as Ukrainian troops carry out “stabilization measures” near the city of Kherson after retaking the area from Russian forces.
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The Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM), gathered in Plenary Assembly, issued a Pastoral Statement this Friday, 11 November, addressed to the Catholic faithful and all men and women of goodwill.
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Pope Francis enjoys a lunch with the poor of Rome on the World Day of the Poor, joining around 1,300 guests who dined in the Paul VI Hall inside the Vatican.
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Pope Francis speaks with Members and employees of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Communication, and urges media professionals to let their heart and Christian values shine through in their work.
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Pope Francis encourages the work of the COP27 climate summit taking place in Egypt, and recalls the first anniversary of the Laudato Si’ Action Platform.
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At the Sunday Angelus address, Pope Francis says the perseverance Jesus speaks about in today's Gospel calls us to remain in His goodness through our daily prayer, good works, serving others, and keeping our focus on what really matters in life.
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Pope Francis presides over Mass on the World Day of the Poor, and urges Christians to listen to the stifled cry of pain of the frailest members of society.
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At the end of an extraordinary plenary session, the National Episcopal Conference of Congo says it is deeply concerned about the deteriorating security situation in the country.
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As the Church marks the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Marion Nguyen, OSB offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “What remains”.
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Hundreds of people have joined a march inside the COP27 climate summit to protest the issue of human rights in Egypt.
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Pope Francis reflects on the responsibility of those involved in communication encouraging them to always seek the truth, fight hate speech, give voice to those who have no voice, and refrain from spreading personal opinions.
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Meeting the World Union of Catholic Teachers (WUCT), Pope Francis reminds Catholic educators that Christian education must be both “fully human and fully Christian” while warning against ideological colonization.
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As Sr. Veera Bara walks the streets of a small town on the Italian island of Sicily, she shares the love of God with the many migrants whom she meets in their difficult circumstances.
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Russia says it has completed its withdrawal of troops from the vital city of Kherson in Ukraine's south to escape an ongoing Ukrainian counter-offensive, marking a major military setback for Moscow in an armed conflict that is now believed to have claimed hundreds of thousands of casualties.
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As the G20 intergovernmental forum meets in Bali next week to address major issues related to the global economy, the President of the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce highlights that the B20 and the R20 taking place on the sidelines will provide precious input for collaborative decision-making and long-term vision.
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Talks at the COP 27 gathering focus on climate finance, with US President Joe Biden making an appearance on Friday.
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Following a peace plan agreed by leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and Myanmar's military government last year, ASEAN leaders have lamented “little progress” toward its objectives.
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In off-the-cuff remarks to seminary rectors and formators from Latin America, Pope Francis says they should teach student priests to pray constantly, and also warns of the dangers of “rigidity” in seminaries.
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On 3 December, the Vatican's Nativity Scene and Christmas Tree for 2022 will be revealed, at the annual tree-lighting ceremony in St. Peter's Square, and will remain on display until 8 January.
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Sr. Theresien Bartoňová, a psychotherapist religious sister, describes her search for an appropriate tool to alleviate trauma symptoms, and reveals how caring for victims of a destructive tornado in Moravia helped pave the way for treating the wounded of the war in Ukraine.
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One of the initiatives marking the VI World Day of the Poor is the re-opening of a mobile health clinic in St. Peter’s Square offering free screenings and care to those in need. Archbishop Fisichella talks about the Church’s witness to serve the poor in an increasingly unequal world.
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Bishop Paolo Martinelli, the Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, says tolerance is a pillar of the United Arab Emirates, and describes the vibrant life of parishes in the country.
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Melkite Archbishop Georges Masri of Aleppo describes the dramatic impact of the on-going war in Syria, and the subsequent economic crisis and rise of the cost of living, both on the population’s health and the Church’s pastoral work.
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Pope Francis meets with rectors and formators of Latin American seminaries, and reflects on the necessity of high-quality formation for future priests.
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Pope Francis greets members of the Pontifical Nepomuk College – the seminary for Czechs and Slovaks in Rome, and urges them to build bridges of encounter, peace, and dialogue in times of conflict and war.
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Dr. Jan Erik Schulte, historian and Director of the Hadamar Museum reflects on the Memorial on the anniversary of the "Night of the broken glass."
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Africa’s new Blessed was beatified in Meru, Kenya, over the weekend by Cardinal Antoine Kambanda, the Archbishop of Kigali, Rwanda.
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In an interview with Vatican News after Pope Francis blessed his 'Sheltering' statue, the sculpture's creator, Canadian artist Timothy Schmalz, says it is a call to action and is triggering a concrete campaign.
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As the Church prepares to celebrate the 6th World Day of the Poor on Sunday, the Dicastery for Evangelization is organizing a number of initiatives reaching out to poor and to raise awareness on poverty.
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Addressing attendees of the COP27 climate change conference, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin says that “we cannot ignore” the link between the climate crisis and lack of access to food and water.
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Pope Francis reiterates his concern for the war in Ukraine in three different moments during the weekly General Audience, calling for disarmament and appealing for dialogue. He also highlights the many forgotten wars wreaking death and destruction across the globe.
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The Catholic Archdiocese of Kaduna requests prayers for the safe return of Fr. Abraham Kunat who was kidnapped on Tuesday.
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Pope Francis recalls the late Orthodox Archbishop of Cyprus, who passed away on November 7, as a man of dialogue and a lover of peace
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At his weekly Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis dedicates his catechesis to his recent Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, calling it a visit of dialogue and fraternity in a world afflicted by division and conflict.
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Pope Francis blesses a new sculpture entitled “Sheltering” in St. Peter's Square that highlights the plight of the homeless. The bronze statue, by the renowned Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz, seeks to promote the Vincentian Family's "13 Houses Campaign" to provide material and spiritual help to people suffering from homelessness, as the Church prepares to celebrate the 6th World Day of the Poor...
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A European Union-supported project to protect the Pinna Nobilis, known as the ‘noble pen shell’ or ‘fan mussel,’ a species formed 20 million years ago and now at risk of extinction due to climate change, is underway in Italian and Slovenian waters. A team of researchers, molecular biologists, divers, communicators and ordinary citizens are working together, united by the desire to inhabit Creation...
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The United States says it has talked with high-level Russian officials to prevent the armed conflict in Ukraine from escalating into nuclear warfare. Tuesday's announcement comes after Ukraine said it would not negotiate with Russian President Vladimir Putin after reports that Washington asked Kyiv to signal it is open to peace talks.
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Speaking on the second day of the UN COP27 summit on climate change taking place in Egypt, the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, announced a climate action plan to provide global early warnings on climate change.
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Speaking at the COP27 meeting on climate change, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin highlights the Holy See’s participation as a “state party” to both the Convention and the Paris Agreement, and emphasizes the need for international and intergenerational solidarity to address the challenge of climate change.
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At a press conference in Lourdes, in southwestern France, Archbishop Eric de Moulins-Beaufort, president of the French Bishops' Conference, reveals that a total of 11 bishops have been accused over sexual abuse or cover-up, among whom is Cardinal Jean-Pierre Ricard, who in a message sent on Sunday confessed to abusing a teenage girl 35 years ago.
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The Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, offers his thoughts on Pope Francis' recent appeal for an end to the war in the country.
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Pope Francis is praying for the victims of a plane crash in Tanzania, which occurred Sunday.
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Pope Francis receives the head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, in audience in the Vatican.
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Ukraine has accused Russia of looting empty homes in the southern city of Kherson and occupying them with troops in civilian clothes. Monday's accusations came as both sides prepared for what they view as one of the war's most important battles, despite Pope Francis’ appeal for a peaceful solution to the armed conflict.
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More than 100 world leaders have started arriving in the Egyptian Red Sea town of Sharm el-Sheikh for the UN’s annual climate change summit that aims to maintain the momentum in the battle to curb planet-warming emissions.
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The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union is calling on the EU to ensure fair access to affordable energy for all this winter.
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The Prefect of the Holy See’s Dicastery of Communication has called for close collaboration between countries of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) and the communications dicastery.
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Addressing some 120 members of the Institute of Theology of Religious Life in Rome as they celebrate its 50th anniversary, Pope Francis praises their precious academic work for consecrated life and encourages the Claretian missionaries not to tire of going to the frontiers and being bold in their mission.
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Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, looks back to Pope Francis‘ Apostolic Visit to Bahrain.
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Our videographer in Bahrain, Franco Piroli, takes a visual glimpse back over the touching moments of Pope Francis' 4-day Apostolic Journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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As per tradition, Pope Francis, upon his return to Rome, makes detour to the Marian Basilica of St. Mary Major to thank the Blessed Virgin Mary for her maternal protection of his Apostolic Journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain.
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During the flight bringing him back from Bahrain, Pope Francis speaks about Ukraine and the world's many conflicts. He talks about his friendship with the Grand Imam of Al Azhar, of the importance of ensuring rights and equality for women, on migration issues and against child abuse. To German Catholics he says: "Germany already has one great Evangelical Church, I wouldn't want to see another one....
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Cardinal Tagle reflects on the legacy and on impact of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain, both in terms of the affirmation of Catholics in the region and in the promotion of interreligious dialogue.
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As Pope Francis wraps up his Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, our correspondent recalls the grand and simple moments that made up this historic visit to the Gulf country.
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A Bahraini national attending some of the Pope's events during his Apostolic Journey reflects on the importance of the Pope's visit for interreligious dialogue and recalls the Catholic education that many Bahrainis received.
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Pope Francis boards the return flight to Rome following his four-day visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain. The main focus of this 39th Apostolic Journey abroad, his second to the Gulf region, was to confirm local Christians in their faith and promote interreligious dialogue.
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On final day of Pope Francis' Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, Pope encourages nation's clergy to joyously bring God's joy to the Gulf nation's diverse flock, and makes appeals for peace in Ethiopia and Ukraine
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As the Church marks the 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “We need have no fear of death”.
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As Pope Francis wraps up his third day in Bahrain, our correspondent digs into the warm encounters the Pope has had with Catholics living in the country and others nearby.
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During a meeting with young people at Sacred Heart School in Awali, Pope Francis tells them, “We need your creativity, your dreams and your courage, your charm and your smiles, your contagious joy and that touch of craziness that you can bring to every situation, which helps to break us out of our stale habits and ways of looking at things.”
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As an Iraqi Catholic living in Bahrain for over 40 years, Nadhim Hanna Al-Sheikh expresses his joy at Pope Francis’ 6th Apostolic Apostolic Journey to an Arab country, and describes the positive experience he has had as a Catholic in the Muslim nation.
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As Pope Francis meets with young people at Sacred Heart School, the Superior General of the Apostolic Carmel Congregation, Sr. Maria Nirmalini, expresses her joy to welcome the Pope to Bahrain's only Catholic educational institution, which five of her sisters run in Awali.
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People have travelled from all over the UAE to be with the Pope in Bahrain on his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad, amongst these are some sisters who describe the privilege they feel in being able to return back to their respective communities and carry the Pope's message of peace and hope.
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Pope Francis presides at Mass in Bahrain's National Stadium on the third day of his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad, and urges the faithful to shatter the chains of evil and break the spiral of violence by loving everyone, always.
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As Pope Francis wraps up his second day in Bahrain, our correspondent picks up on how the Pope consistently draws on the contrast between desert and oasis to point out the path toward peace.
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Our correspondent in Bahrain, Devin Watkins, reports on Pope Francis' participation at the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue where he launched an urgent appeal for peace and fraternity in a world broken by conflict and inequality.
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The broadcast director and main cameraman of many of the events that make up Pope Francis’ apostolic visit to Bahrain reveals his communications strategy as he brings the Pope, his message and spirituality, as well as the symbolic features of many events, to the eyes of the world.
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After 150 years of foundation, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, present in 97 nations, revive their commitment to the education of young people, with a preventive imprint of their own
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Pope Francis emphasizes the need for “unity in diversity” and “witness of life” during an Ecumenical Meeting and Prayer for Peace at the end of his second day in Bahrain.
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Civilians reflect on ruined lives, look to humanitarian assistance and the restoration of basic services in Tigray.
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Pope Francis encourages members of the Muslim Council of Elders in Bahrain to embrace fraternity, prayer and common efforts to help humanity rediscover the hidden sources of life, foster peace and promote care of the disadvantaged in society.
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Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Francis' words in Bahrain at the closing of the Forum for Dialogue and Coexistence between East and West.
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As the two-day "Bahrain Forum for Dialogue: East and West for Human Coexistence" wraps up with Pope Francis’ intervention on Friday, Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot highlights the importance of these interreligious events to foster human fraternity and peace in a war-torn world.
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At the closing ceremony of the Bahrain Forum for Dialogue, Pope Francis speaks out against war and on behalf of true religious freedom, recognition of women, protection of children's fundamental rights, and the concept of citizenship.
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As Pope Francis wraps up his first day in Bahrain, our correspondent offers a peek into the journey toward peace which his Apostolic Visit seeks to foster.
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The Former prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, has been shot in what the country’s president described as 'a heinous assassination attempt’.
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On Thursday afternoon, the International Union of Superiors general launches a statement intended to “reflect and clarify the response of Catholic Sisters to the environmental challenges of our time”.
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Denmark is preparing for the prime minister's return after the center-left secured the most votes in a general election of the Scandinavian nation. Mette Frederiksen's "red bloc" of parties secured 90 seats to form a government despite a scandal over the mass killing of mink.
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After a courtesy visit to the King of Bahrein in the Sakhir Royal Palace, Pope Francis addresses authorities, members of civil society, and the diplomatic corps, and reflects on the “Tree of Life,” an outstanding “emblem of vitality” in the country.
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The papal plane touches down in Awali as Pope Francis arrives in the Kingdom of Bahrain for his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad.
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Loredana Mantello, an Italian photographer who has been living in Bahrain for the last 18 years, says the Pope’s visit is an emotional moment for the Catholic community living in the country and reflects on how different religions can peacefully coexist as brothers and sisters.
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Both Christians and Muslims are welcoming Pope Francis to Bahrain as “Father Pope” for his historic visit to the Gulf country, says Nivedita Dhadphale, a Bahraini communications expert.
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Pope Francis departs Rome for the Kingdom of Bahrain on his 39th Apostolic Journey abroad, where he will meet with local Christians and encourage interreligious dialogue.
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Pope Francis commends his Apostolic Journey to the Kingdom of Bahrain into the hands of Our Lady, spending some time in prayer at the Saint Mary Major Basilica on Wednesday afternoon.
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As Churches across South Korea held Mass on Wednesday for the more than 300 people dead or injured in a Halloween stampede in the Asian capital, Archbishop Peter Chung Soon-taick of Seoul prays for the victims.
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Pope Francis visits the Vatican's Teutonic cemetery and blesses the tombs after a moment of prayer for the deceased.
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Cardinal Leopoldo Brenes, Archbishop of Managua in Nicaragua, speaks about the Pope’s solidarity with the Church in Nicaragua, and his invitation to its ministers to be messengers of reconciliation and hope.
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On Monday this week, Pope Francis received, in the Vatican, the new Ambassador of the Democratic Republic of Congo, His Excellency Déogratias Ndagano Mangokube.
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Pope Francis presides over Mass in suffrage for the cardinals and bishops who have died in the past year, and reflects on two words from the Gospel readings of the day: expectation and surprise.
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On the eve of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Journey to Bahrain, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, the Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, says the Church in the Gulf region shows that many cultures can coexist in peace and bear witness to the joy of the Gospel.
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Churches are rushing emergency aid to Ukraine as the state emergency service says at least one person was killed by a Russian strike on the southern city of Mykolaiv overnight as Russian missile strikes continue across the country. Missionaries are also supporting churches to ease the human suffering of the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine by providing heat, hope, and millions of meals.
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UN Secretary General António Guterres condemns attacks in Somolia's capital which have left at least 100 dead, and says he stands in solidarity with Somalia against violent extremism.
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The Latin American Episcopal Council (CELAM) presents a document resulting from reflections at the ecclesial assembly held over a year ago in Mexico City. Archbishop Vidarte of Trujillo says that from now on, it will no longer be possible to neglect listening to the voice of God’s people.
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Pope Francis invites the faithful to pray for his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Bahrain (November 3-6), so that "every meeting and event might be a fruitful opportunity to promote, in the name of God, the cause of fraternity and peace."
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Pope Francis writes a letter to Fr. Sabino Maffeo SJ, former Technical Director at Vatican Radio, on the occasion of his 100th birthday.
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On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis says the lives of the saints can inspire us to live radically as peacemakers, boldly building the way to peace through works of mercy, love, and justice.
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As Pope Francis prepares to visit Bahrain on 3-6 November, Bishop Paul Hinder expresses the joy of the faithful in Northern Arabia and their appreciation for the care of the entire Church.
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