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Mauritania migrant tragedy highlights need for better EU policy
The bodies of 89 migrants have been recovered from the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Mauritania in West Africa after the capsizing of a fishing vessel. At least 170 people are believed to have been on board.
Pope's Schedule for Apostolic Journey to Asia and Oceania
Pope Francis' complete schedule for his journey to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore is released.
Archbishop Peña Parra gives testimony at British High Court
The Substitute of the Secretariat of State gives testimony at the British High Court in London in the civil case brought by financier Raffaele Mincione. He answers questions from Mincione's lawyer regarding financial relations with broker Gianluigi Torzi and efforts to force him to relinquish control of the Sloane Avenue property.
Britons head to polls for parliamentary elections
Britons vote on Thursday in a parliamentary election that is expected to lead to a landslide victory for the opposition Labour Party led by Keir Starmer, after 14 years of Conservative Party rule.
Cardinal Souraphiel: the Church is close to the people suffering in Ethiopia
The Metropolitan Catholic Archbishop of Addis Ababa speaks to Vatican News about the Ethiopian Catholic bishops’ Ad Limina visit to Rome and says that Pope Francis encouraged them to continue to be close to the people suffering ongoing war there.
Ghana: Build a lasting legacy in your community, Accra Archdiocese tells its young people.
At the end of a Youth Congress, which began last weekend, in the Archdiocese of Accra, the youth have been commissioned to go forth and be instruments of hope, leaving legacies in their communities.
Bishops appeal for peace as Sudan's conflict escalates
Sudan's bishops call for peace amidst escalating conflict and humanitarian crises, while the head of the Sudanese Armed Forces vows no negotiations until victory.
Forum in Bangladesh explores synodality as blueprint for inclusive Church in Asia
A three-day seminar on Synodality, hosted at the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Bangladesh Centre, has cast a spotlight on the transformative potential of inclusivity and dialogue within the Asian Catholic Church.
Indian bishops express closeness with stampede victims, families
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India expresses deep sorrow over the deaths of 121 people following a stampede at a Hindu religious gathering in Mughal Garhi village, southeast of New Delhi, on July 2.
India: Bible sharing in the family in Madhya Pradesh
In northern India, in the state of Madhya Pradesh, faith in families is very much alive. Sr. Rita George Thykootam, PHJC, shares the story of starting a project of Bible sharing in families and how it has affected the Diocese of Indore.
At Windsor Castle, the Pope's cricket team clashes with the King's
Pope Francis and King Charles send messages ahead of a match between their respective cricket teams.
Haitian priest freed following kidnapping in wartorn nation
Haitian Fr. Emmanuel Saintéliat, kidnapped on 30 June, has been released by the group that attacked the town of Gressier, Haiti, killing 20 people. Confirmation of his release came from the Archdiocese which has appealed to those in power to put an end to the violence and protect lives.
CAFOD urges Catholics to engage in UK election for the common good
The UK’s general election on Thursday, July 4, is widely expected to lead to a change of government for the first time in 14 years. A pre-election campaign by CAFOD highlights the fact that Catholics have a responsibility to make sure politicians commit to tackling injustices and care for our common home.
Lourdes Bishop says time is not right for decision on Rupnik art
Bishop Jean-Marc Micas of Lourdes issues a statement concerning the question of whether to remove the works of former Jesuit Marko Rupnik, accused of sexual and psychological abuse of numerous adult women, from the famous Marian sanctuary.
New ecological guide by Japanese bishops to inspire action on environmental crises
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan (CBCJ) has recently launched a new publication titled “Behold, It Was Very Good—An Invitation to Integral Ecology,” marking its first major release since “A Gaze Towards Life.”
Lebanon faces renewed conflict amid Gaza war, local Church appeals for peace
Lebanon is grappling with a renewed armed conflict in its southern regions due to the ongoing war in Gaza, according to the Maronite Archbishop of Tyre.
No holidays for the homeless
Vatican News deputy editorial director Alessandro Gisotti reflects on the reality of so many poor and elderly people in our emptied cities during the hot summer months when many of us take time off to go on holiday.
Vatican official to testify in London property trial at UK High Court
Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, the Substitue of the Secretariat of State, will appear at the British High Court in London on July 4–8 to testify in a trial regarding the Vatican’s purchase and sale of the property on Sloane Avenue in Chelsea.
Migrants meet with Pope: He is like a father for all of us
Pope Francis meets with a group of migrants including authors from Senegal and Gambia who have written books about their struggles in search of a new home.
Cardinal Parolin: 'The concept of just war needs to be reviewed'
At an event held at the Italian Embassy to the Holy See in Rome, the Vatican Secretary of State says Pope John XXIII’ Encyclical Letter ‘Pacem in Terris’ is a testament, and affirms that the concept of ‘just war' needs to be reviewed.
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