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Universal health care a ‘moral imperative,’ Vatican’s top diplomat tells UN
Universal health care is “a moral imperative,” as “the Holy See has consistently reiterated,” the Vatican’s top diplomat told the United Nations.
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Vatican nuncio to German bishops: Pope and Eucharist prevent a ‘Christian-flavored NGO’
The popeʼs ambassador to Germany told the countryʼs bishops this week that the Churchʼs visible unity rests on two pillars: the papacy and the Eucharist. Without them, he warned, the …
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White Sox receive letter from Pope Leo before winning playoff opener
“It is my hope that the White Sox will continue to foster bonds of friendship and solidarity among people, and thus bear hopeful witness to the possibility of living and …
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Pope Leo Pens a Letter to the White Sox Ahead of Their World Series Quest
Courtesy photo/Filippe Montseforte (L-R) The Sept. 9, 2026, letter by Pope Leo XIV alongside Leo wearing a Chicago White Sox baseball team cap as he meets newlywed couples during the …
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Burning Question: Is Smoking Making a Comeback Among Gen Z Catholics?
St. Pier Giorgio Frassati, pictured with a pipe while mountain climbing, is one of several prominent Catholic figures whose association with tobacco has helped give smoking a particular place in …
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Pope Leo XIV to contemplative nuns: In a world of speed, silence is precious
Pope Leo XIV encouraged contemplative nuns to uphold their commitment to silence amid a noisy world and aging religious communities. “[Silence] is particularly important in a world characterized by speed, …
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“Wecare” missionary experiences/II – When mission becomes a journey of faith
by Laura Gómez Ruiz Rome – A missionary experience can begin with a concrete gesture: building something, offering help, sharing daily life with a community. But the questions that arise …
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AFRICA/ETHIOPIA – Tensions return to Tigray: fears of a new civil war
Mekelle – Fears of a new escalation in Ethiopia are growing following the resumption of fighting in the north of the country and an offensive by Tigrayan fighters in the …
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AFRICA/BENIN – Families forming missionary seminarians: small, concrete steps to overcome conflict and build peace
Calavi – On Thursday, 1 October, the international year of spirituality for 42 seminarians of the Society of African Missions will begin at the Brésillac Centre in Abomey-Calavi, in the …
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Pope Leo XIV says ‘rebirth’ is key to understanding France trip
VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday reflected on his recent four-day pastoral visit to France, calling it a “great gift” and saying the trip could be understood through …