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Continued improvement in Pope’s clinical condition confirmed

A Holy See Press Office communiqué on Thursday evening confirms that Pope Francis’ clinical condition continues to show improvement. Additional days of clinical stability are needed before the prognosis can be lifted.

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Our Lady of Fatima to travel to Rome for the Jubilee in October

The famous statue of Our Lady of Fatima, venerated worldwide, will be in Rome on October 11-12, 2025 for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality.

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Pope's letter to grieving mother: ‘Always ask for Mary’s intercession'

A monthly magazine publishes Pope Francis’ fatherly response to a letter written by a mother who lost her 21-year-old son in a car accident six years ago.

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UN urges immediate action as Sudan faces humanitarian crisis

As the humanitarian crisis grows in Sudan, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs calls for immediate action.

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Consecrated Persons in Mozambique called to champion hope, peace and reconciliation

In a country marked by recent and past social and political upheaval, Consecrated Persons in Mozambique stand as a beacon of hope and reconciliation, witnessing to God’s love through pastoral service and the promotion of peace. In the context of the Jubilee Year 2025, the CIRMO (Conference of Religious Institutes of Mozambique) has outlined activities leading to the Jubilee of Consecrated Persons in October 2025.

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UNICEF reports upsurge of violations against children in DRC

Since the latest escalation of violence in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo a month ago, reports of grave violations against children have tripled, according to the UN Children's Fund.

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Oxfam warns of ‘Gazafication’ of West Bank amid Israeli operation

The British NGO Oxfam warns of the ‘Gazafication’ of the West Bank as Israel sends tanks into the Palestinian territory for the first time in 20 years.

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Faith communities advocate for reparative justice for Africa

As the African nations and people of African descent continue to face racial discrimination, economic exclusion, and unequal treatment, several faith communities are seeking reparative justice through policy reforms, education, and legal changes to ensure fairness.

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Pope Francis sleeps well as health shows slight improvement

Pope Francis slept well overnight and continues to rest on Thursday morning, as his condition has shown a slight improvement over the past couple of days.

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Pope continues to show slight improvement

Pope Francis continues to show signs of improvement, with his kidney issues subsiding. A recent CT scan confirmed a normal progression of his lung inflammation, and his blood tests returned good results. In the afternoon, he resumed his work. However, his prognosis remains guarded.

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