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Bishops of Ghana urge renewal of faith, environmental action in end-of-plenary message

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference has issued a call for unity, hope, and action as they concluded their Annual Plenary Assembly in Obuasi Diocese. The Assembly, held recently, focused on pressing national issues, the Church's mission, and the need for a renewed commitment to the environment and social justice

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Major Archbishop Shevchuk: ‘Despite ocean of pain, hope is still alive in Ukraine'

The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church speaks to Vatican News about the 1,000 days of full-scale war in the country, saying that in Ukrainians’ resilience lies the solution to many of today’s injustices in the world.

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Romea Strata: A new tradition of spiritual hospitality to pilgrims of hope

In preparation for the 2025 Jubilee Year, the Fabric of Saint Peter is set to launch the 'Romea Strata' guide and the Testimonium certificate, offering pilgrims a deep spiritual experience along their journey to Rome.

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Pope sends letter of closeness to Ukraine, marking 1,000 days of war

One thousand days from the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Pope Francis sends a letter to express solidarity with all Ukrainians, along with his hopes and prayers for peace.

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Archbishop Gallagher: Africa - Holy See agreements a "service to humanity"

The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States receives an honorary doctorate from the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon, and praises agreements between the Holy See and African countries as promoting "ecclesiastical freedoms" and the "common good."

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Bishop Dumas urges Haitians to be protagonists of their country's future

As Haiti continues to face instability and violence in the face of vicious gangs, Bishop Pierre André Dumas invites Haitians to seek solutions to their country’s problems.

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Cardinal Parolin at G20: Reforms must ensure human rights

At the G20 Summit in Brazil, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin challenges wealthier countries to forgive the debts of developing countries and take responsibility for their past decisions.

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Red Wednesday turns monuments red to honour persecuted Christians

Prominent buildings in several cities across the world will turn red on 20 November to mark Red Wednesday, Aid to the Church in Need’s annual campaign for persecuted Christians.

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Cardinal-elect Kikuchi: Church must walk together in hope and solidarity

The Catholic Church in Tokyo commemorated its annual “Myanmar Day” at St. Mary’s Cathedral, underscoring decades of solidarity with the Church in Myanmar.

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Pope to G20: Immediate and decisive action needed to eradicate world hunger

In a message addressed to the President of Brazil hosting the G20 Summit for international economic cooperation, Pope Francis calls for immediate and united efforts to eradicate world hunger and poverty.

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