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Pope prays for victims of Sweden school shooting

In the wake of the mass shooting killing at least 10 people at a school in Sweden on Tuesday, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the victims and all those suffering their loss.

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Jordan: A powerful experience during the Jubilee Year of Hope

During the World Interfaith Harmony Week, the Jordanian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities and the Director of Jesus' Baptism site describe the importance of pilgrimages to the country.

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World Wetlands Day: Saving our common home, one ecosystem at a time

World Wetlands Day, marked annually on 2 February, aims to raise awareness regarding the importance of these ecosystems that contribute to biodiversity, climate mitigation and adaptation, freshwater availability, world economies and more. A recent study highlights the delicate ecological balance of wetlands and the growing threat posed by plastic pollution.

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Catholic Charities NY: Government efforts to deal with criminal immigrants ‘legitimate’

Amid a federal immigration crackdown, the head of Catholic Charities New York says that while the organization is concerned for many immigrants, he also understands the government’s “legitimate attempt to deal with the bad apples, the criminals.”

Japanese cardinal supports efforts to aid Gaza, but questions plans to bring injured to Japan

Japanese Cardinal Isao Kikuchi says it is important to help the suffering people in Gaza but questions a proposal by Japan’s prime minister to bring injured Palestinians into the country.

Bethlehem University remains ‘peaceful and resilient’ amid tension

Despite ongoing conflict in the Holy Land and economic hardship, Bethlehem University remains a beacon of peace and resilience, even working to expand its course offerings while fostering unity among Palestinian young people.

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Pope Francis thanks priests and religious serving in war-zones

Pope Francis concludes his General Audience praying for all those suffering in nations torn apart by war and remembering in a special way priests and religious who serve in poor and conflict-stricken nations.

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Pope at Audience: May we welcome Mary's presence in our lives

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on the mystery of the Visitation, and urges the faithful to follow the example of the Blessed Mother who welcomed Christ with her Magnificat.

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2025 Zayed Awards celebrate ‘our shared humanity’

At a ceremony in the UAE, the 2025 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity goes to climate-change champion and Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley, teenage inventor Heman Bekele, and food aid organisation World Central Kitchen.

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Joining forces for all the children of the world

The CEO of "Mary's Meals" reflects on the seeds sown during an International Summit on Children's Rights organized by the Vatican and says the Pope's announcement he will write an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children will be crucial in harnessing policies, work and energy for the future of all the children of the world.

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