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Southeast Asia faces growing food crisis, survey links climate change to insecurity
A newly-released survey has linked climate change to rising food insecurity across Southeast Asia, with 70 percent of respondents reporting challenges securing sufficient food.
At IAEA summit Holy See reiterates support for nuclear non-proliferation
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, spoke on the first day of the 68th session of the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) taking place from 16 to 20 September in Vienna. He supports the commitment to nuclear non-proliferation and the safety of power stations, such as those threatened by the war in Ukraine.
Cardinal Grech: ‘Synod deeply rooted in prayer and listening’
The General Secretariat of the Synod officially announces the schedule for the second session of the XVI General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, set for October, during a press conference held at the Holy See Press Office.
Vatican to hold press conference on Medjugorje
The Holy See Press Office is scheduled to host a press conference on September 19, focused on the spiritual experiences of pilgrims at the Medjugorje sanctuary, which will be broadcast live on YouTube.
'84% of young people concerned climate crisis will endanger future'
Ahead of the COP 29 in Azerbaijan, speakers participating at the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Holy See's high-level event on energy conversion, tell Vatican News how this transition can generate new professions that can concretely combat the phenomenon worrying young people globally.
Tanzania’s National Eucharistic Congress draws thousands
The fifth National Eucharistic Congress in Tanzania concluded with Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, urging the faithful to allow themselves to be touched and changed by the Holy Eucharist. The Tanzanian Bishops also took the opportunity to pronounce themselves on the spate of killings and abductions that have recently rocked the usually peaceful nation.
Indonesian singer Lyodra: Pope’s spirit of service made an impression
Lyodra Ginting, an Indonesian singer, actress, and influencer in Indonesia, describes her experience of meeting Pope Francis at the papal Mass in Jakarta, saying she was “struck by his spirit of service” and message for young people.
Pope's WYD message: Hope in the Lord and you will not grow weary
Pope Francis releases his message for the 39th World Youth Day, and encourages young people to embrace life's challenges with hope and perseverance.
Pope to young people: 'May the Mediterranean no longer be a graveyard'
Pope Francis sends a video message to young participants of the Med24 Meeting in Tirana, encouraging them to be stewards of peace, unity, and fraternity.
Hospitaller sisters expand mission to aid people with mental disabilities in Timor-Leste
The Sisters Hospitallers arrived in Timor-Leste in 2019 and opened a Centre for mental health, four years later, offering closeness to the people, their culture, and their needs.
Church in India introduces unique ceremonies to engage children in faith
The Archdiocese of Madras-Mylapore in India has introduced a series of innovative catechetical initiatives aimed at deepening the faith of children.
Translators’ workshop held to expand access to Church literature in Nepal
Translators from Darjeeling-Sikkim and Nepal have held a two-day Pastoral Literature Translation Workshop to focus on translating key Church documents for Nepali-speaking Catholics.
Synod leaders present details of October General Assembly
Cardinals Grech and Hollerich, along with Father Costa and Monsignor Battocchio, outline the details of the October General Assembly of the Synod in a Vatican briefing moderated by the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication. The Pope will preside over a penitential celebration with testimonies from victims of abuse, war, and indifference to migration. Notable novelties include four public fora while two bishops from China will attend again.
Death toll rises as Storm Boris Hits Europe
Central and Eastern Europe's death toll climbed to at least 14 on Monday as Storm Boris, accompanied by heavy rainfall and related flooding, ravaged the region. Romania and Poland are among the heaviest hit nations.
Tribal violence flares in Papua New Guinea
Between 20 and 50 people have been killed in violence among illegal miners in Papua New Guinea.
Church volunteers race to clear mud in wake of northern Thailand
In the wake of recent flooding in northern Thailand, the Bishop of Chiang Rai and hundreds of volunteers are working to clear thick mud from churches and homes.
Toward COP 29 in the Spirit of Laudato Si
Ahead of the COP 29 in Azerbaijan, the Embassy of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta to the Holy See organizes a high-level event to present the findings of a study by the MAIRE Foundation suggesting that energy conversion is not only "critical" to combatting environmental damage, but also offers a momentous opportunity for job creation and investing in education.
Tokyo Archbishop warns against marginalizing elderly as birthrate declines
Archbishop Isao Kikuchi of Tokyo has called for greater “interaction between the younger and older generations,” and warned against the growing marginalization of the elderly, as Japan grapples with a rapidly declining birthrate and aging population.
The reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris
The massive project of restoring Paris’ Cathedral of Notre-Dame is due to reach completion in the coming months, opening its doors to the faithful on the evening of December 7. Three months before this deadline, Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris serves as our guide amidst the scaffolding and craftsmen still active inside the construction site.
Russia, Ukraine exchange prisoners in UAE mediated deal
Russia and Ukraine say they have exchanged 206 prisoners of war in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates.
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