Final preparations in Cyprus for Pope’s visit
Final preparations are being completed in the Cypriot capital of Nicosia ahead of a visit by Pope Francis due to begin on Thursday.
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Migrants face uncertainty at Belarus-Polish border
Many people fleeing war, persecution, and poverty stranded near the Belarus-Polish border remain uncertain about their fate. Several planes have already returned migrants from Belarus to Iraq while Belarus’ President Alexander Lukashenko has humanitarian aid to migrants wanting to stay at the border near European Union member state Poland hoping to one day enter the […]
Pope prays for all migrants, from the Mediterranean to Belarus
Pope Francis prays for the thousands of migrants who risk their lives every day as they embark upon journyes in search of a better life.
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Pope at Angelus: Be vigilant and pray always
At the Angelus on the First Sunday of Advent, Pope Francis calls on us to «be vigilant» and to persevere in prayer, which «reawakens the soul from sleep» and helps us focus on what is most important in life.
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Covid-19: new insights on causes, actions, and consequences
Below is a summary of the final statement published by the Pontifical Academy of Sciences following the virtual meeting of November 4 and 5, dedicated to the pandemic’s implications for science and health policy.
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Pope offers condolences over Siberia mine explosion tragedy
Pope Francis sends a telegram addressed to Russian President, Vladimir Putin, expressing his closeness to the Russian people and offering his prayers for victims of an explosion in a mine that caused 51 deaths including miners and rescuers.
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Mozambique: The Diocese of Tete begins beatification process for the Chapotera Martyrs.
Two Jesuit priests, Sílvio Moreira, a Portuguese, and João de Deus Kamtedza, a Mozambican, aged 44 and 54 respectively, were assassinated in October 1985 at the mission of Chapotera, in the province of Tete, central Mozambique.
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Over 2,000 cities light up against death penalty
The Rome-based Community of Sant’Egidio is organizing its annual international campaign “Cities for life day” to raise awareness on death penalty. Four US cities will join the initiative.
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Churches in France and UK call for concerted action for refugees
Amid growing tensions between the French and UK governments over how to stop migrants from crossing the Channel in small boats, Churches in France and England insist on the need for joint efforts to protect and assist refugees.
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Hondurans to elect new President
Hondurans will elect a new President, Congress, Mayors and members of The Central American Parliament on Sunday, as a socio-economic crisis deeply affects the country, so much so that thousands are leaving.
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