Vatican: Assisted suicide not an answer to suffering
The Vatican’s Pontifical Academy for Life has commented on what will be Italy’s first legal «medically-assisted suicide» case.
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Pope: Catholic universities showcase bond between faith and science
Pope Francis pens the preface to a book covering the history of the Italy-based Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, and highlights the importance of the Church’s work of education.
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Pope donates oxygen-generating machine to Baghdad hospital
The Pope’s donation of an oxygen production plant to St. Raphael Hospital in Baghdad has been indispensable for treating patients during the Covid-19 health emergency.
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Talitha Kum calls for action against human trafficking
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, marked annually on 25 November, the Talitha Kum network of religious sisters is calling for more commitment to eradicate the scourge of human trafficking.
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Pope offers prayers for victims of Bulgaria bus crash
Pope Francis prays for the people who died in a fatal bus crash in Bulgaria on Monday. He also conveys his closeness to the injured and the families of those affected by the incident.
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Cardinal Maradiaga: Ecclesial Assembly aims to revitalize Church
Speaking to participants at the Ecclesial Assembly of the Church in Latin America and the Caribbean, Cardinal Oscar Rodríguez Maradiaga recalled the importance of educating the faithful about the concept of synodality. He acknowledges the fears of some who prefer to maintain things the way they are, but also the great hopes of those «who […]
FAO report: 3 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization’s The State of Food and Agriculture (SOFA) report for 2021 stresses the need to make agri-food systems more resilient to shocks and stresses, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, extreme weather conditions and armed conflicts.
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Church expresses concern amid rising insecurity in Burkina Faso
Thousands have died and millions have become internally displaced amid the prevailing insecurity in Burkina Faso and a conflict which generates multi-sectorial humanitarian needs. In the face of these challenges, the Church continues to do its part to provide support for people in need.
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Pope at Audience: St. Joseph a model for meaningful human relationships
Pope Francis continues his catechesis series on St. Joseph at the Wednesday General Audience, and says that Joseph shows that even those who appear on the margins of society have a special role in God’s plan of salvation.
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Bulgaria: at least 46 killed in bus crash
A bus crash in Bulgaria leaves 46 people dead, including 12 children.
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