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Black Nazarene feast resumes in Manila drawing thousands

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 10:31

After three years of restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic the traditional procession in the Filipino capital resumes this year drawing hundreds of thousands of devotees.

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Catholics in North and South Korea pray together at "Mass for Reconciliation"

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 10:03

A special "Mass for Reconciliation" is celebrated in the Cathedral of Seoul, carrying on the tradition of a peace initiative started in 1995 and celebrated by the Catholic community on both sides of the 38th parallel.

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Secretary Blinken continues shuttle diplomacy on Gaza mission

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 09:53

America’s top diplomat Antony Blinken has arrived in Israel for talks on the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

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U.S. Church to hold annual Novena for Life against the “tragedy of abortion”

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 08:25

Ahead of the annual novena of prayer and penance for life commemorating the 51st the anniversary of the Supreme Court’s 1973 Roe v. Wade, U.S. bishops reiterate that continuing efforts are needed to protect children and their mothers from the "tragedy of abortion".

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Caritas Japan President: Accompany our people in prayer

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 07:33

In an interview with Vatican News, the President of Caritas Japan, Bishop Daisuke Nairu of Niigata, Japan, explains the ongoing difficulties faced by the nation's people following the deadly recent earthquake which has killed more than 200, blocked movement, and is resulting in countless aftershocks, and even subsequent earthquakes, including one that happened five minutes before this interview.

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Pope’s liturgical schedule includes canonization of Argentine Blessed

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 05:36

The Prefecture of the Papal Household releases the schedule of Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations for January and February, which includes the canonization of Blessed Maria Antonia of Saint Joseph de Paz y Figueroa, born in what is now Argentina.

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Germany mourns Catholic football great Franz Beckenbauer

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 05:14

As Germany mourns Franz Beckenbauer, once known as the ‘Kaiser’ of soccer, we recall his 2005 encounter with Pope Benedict XVI and his career as one of the greatest footballers and managers.

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Catholics celebrate Mass at Qatar’s first Christian place of worship

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 04:33

The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia, Bishop Aldo Berardi, celebrates Mass at Our Lady of the Rosary in Doha, the first official Christian place of worship in Qatar.

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Pope confirms Bishop of Assisi as head of Economy of Francesco

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:31

Pope Francis sends a letter to Archbishop Domenico Sorrentino confirming the Bishop of Assisi’s role in leading the Economy of Francesco, urging the movement to help interpret the dreams of young people.

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The applied philosophy of caring

Vatican News - Tue, 01/09/2024 - 03:16

In Sicily, Paola Gurrieri, together with her brothers, heads La Mediterranea, a leader in the cultivation of chrysanthemums. The company is the first in Italy to adopt water vapor soil sterilization and to have adopted environmental and social sustainability strategies such as free preventative health screenings for employees and providing housing for foreign workers who, like Italians, are hired on an equal-opportunity basis.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina wins elections boycotted by the opposition

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 10:57

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina wins fourth straight term in controversial parliamentary election boycotted by the opposition which announces more protests ‘to save democracy’.

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Bangladesh. Thousands of Rohingya left homeless by fire in Cox's Bazar refugee camp

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 08:54

Fire destroys hundreds of makeshift shelters and over 100 facilities in the world largest refugee camp hosting over a one million Rohingya who continue to flee violence and persecution in Myanmar.

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UN: Sudan war has displaced more than 7.3 million people

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 08:46

Children, according to the UN refugee agency, represent about half of the displaced Sudanese population. Since the conflict erupted last year, at least 5,000 people have been killed, more than 7.3 million people displaced.

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Colombia: The groups holding people for ransom

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 05:17

Advocating for peace and compassion, Pope Francis calls for the release of all hostages held by armed groups in Colombia.

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An overview of the Holy See’s diplomatic relations

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 04:42

184 states currently have full diplomatic relations with the Holy See, of which 89 have missions in Rome. In 2023, new ties were established with Oman, Kazakhstan, and Vietnam.

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Humanitarian crisis continues in South Caucasus

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 03:55

Drawing the diplomatic corps' attention to the humanitarian crisis in South Caucasus, Pope Francis appeals for signing of a peace agreement to help mitigate the suffering between Azerbaijan and Armenia, evidenced especially in the migrant crisis the tensions have provoked.

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Pope Francis: 'Peace is a responsibility incumbent on all of us'

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 03:38

In his annual “State of the World” address to members of the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Francis reflects on the conflicts and divisions ravaging the world and highlights the responsibility of individuals and nations to foster peace.

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Uganda: Archbishop Odama calls for peace and love in the New Year 2024.

Vatican News - Mon, 01/08/2024 - 02:53

Uganda's Archbishop of Gulu, John Baptist Odama, has made a passionate plea for peace and love in 2024.

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Russia strikes kill and injure several on Orthodox Christmas day in Ukraine

Vatican News - Sun, 01/07/2024 - 11:59

Ukraine says Orthodox Christmas strikes by Russia have killed more than a dozen people, including children, in the east and south of the country. The attacks came as Vladimir Putin vowed on the eve of Orthodox Christmas to back soldiers who, in his words, "with arms in hands," defend Russia's interests.

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UN concern over rise in ethnic-based hate in DRC

Vatican News - Sun, 01/07/2024 - 09:16

The United Nations is alarmed at rising ethnic tension in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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