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The future of 12 Palestinian villages in the West Bank under threat

Twelve Palestinian villages in Masafer Yatta face imminent demolition following an Israeli decision to designate the area as a military firing zone. Local communities warn that the move paves the way for further displacement and settlement expansion.

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Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

The summer solstice, June 21, marks a day dedicated to celebrating the languages, cultures, and traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.

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US Bishops: Promote religious freedom through prayer, reflection, and action

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops commemorate Religious Freedom Week, 22-29 June, inviting the faithful to promote religious freedom for all believers through prayer, education, and public action.

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Holy See urges nations to ratify UN anti-landmine convention

The Holy See has invited nations to ratify the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, upholding the link between development and disarmament.

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Pope: ‘St. Thomas More offers politicians example of martyr for primacy of conscience’

During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV meets with legislators from various nations and recalls the importance of natural law, entrusting them to St. Thomas More, whose "readiness to sacrifice his life rather than betray the truth makes him a martyr for freedom and for the primacy of conscience."

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Helping migrants at 3,000 meters above sea level in Peruvian Andes

A Christian-inspired nonprofit provides Venezuelan migrants seeking a better life in Peru guidance and physical assistance integrating into the new country.

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Lord's Day Reflection: Friends, fish, a a feast that costs everything

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, "Friends, fish, and a feast that costs everything"

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Pope urges Church to foster a culture that does not tolerate abuse

Pope Leo XIV sends a message on the occasion of a Peruvian theatre performance honouring investigative journalist Paola Ugaz, and calls for a culture that does not tolerate any kind of abuse in the Church and for the defence of press freedom. He praises journalists who expose abuse, stating that silencing them threatens democracy and undermines the Gospel's call for justice and truth.

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Pope Leo XIV approves decrees for more than 170 martyrs

Pope Leo XIV authorizes several decrees, including a Spanish diocesan priest, more than 100 martyrs, a seminarian, and four servants of God.

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Watch the documentary: "León de Perú"

The Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary, “León de Perú”, featuring footage that retraces the mission of Robert Francis Prevost in Peru before he became Pope Leo XIV.

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