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<title>Catholic News Agency &#45; : Issues</title>
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<title>Papal Almoner to travel to Ukraine to bring Pope’s closeness</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/papal-almoner-to-travel-to-ukraine-to-bring-popes-closeness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is preparing to undertake a mission to Ukraine from 27 to 30 October, with the full involvement of both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin-rite Church.
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Papal, Almoner, travel, Ukraine, bring, Pope’s, closeness</media:keywords>
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<title>Jordan: Shooting at Greek Orthodox church in Karak</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/jordan-shooting-at-greek-orthodox-church-in-karak</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Two gunmen open fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According to local media, ten people are injured, some seriously. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the attack and identify those responsible.
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Shevchuk brings ‘Ukraine’s prayers’ and list of prisoners to Pope Leo</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/shevchuk-brings-ukraines-prayers-and-list-of-prisoners-to-pope-leo</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking him for his appeals for peace and the Holy See’s humanitarian efforts on behalf of prisoners and children, as well as its concern for the people of Oleshky.
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shevchuk, brings, ‘Ukraine’s, prayers’, and, list, prisoners, Pope, Leo</media:keywords>
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<title>Holy See at UN: Redirect arms spending towards integral human development</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-at-un-redirect-arms-spending-towards-integral-human-development</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Christophe El Kassis calls for resources devoted to weapons to be redirected towards people living in poverty, warning that rising military expenditure stands in stark contrast to urgent humanitarian and development needs.
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, See, UN:, Redirect, arms, spending, towards, integral, human, development</media:keywords>
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<title>Humanitarian truce announced for Ukrainian city of Oleshky</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/humanitarian-truce-announced-for-ukrainian-city-of-oleshky</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ukraine and Russia confirm an agreement on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, where civilians face a severe food crisis. US mediation, involving First Lady Melania Trump, proved instrumental in securing the agreement. President Zelensky also confirms new trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi in November.
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<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Angola: Archbishop Imbamba highlights the family’s role in nurturing faith and love</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/angola-archbishop-imbamba-highlights-the-familys-role-in-nurturing-faith-and-love</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/angola-archbishop-imbamba-highlights-the-familys-role-in-nurturing-faith-and-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The week-long conference held at the Vatican from 7 October to 14 October 2026 brought together about 200 presidents of national Bishops’ Conferences and patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic Churches to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. The Conference of Angola was represented by Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba, the Archbishop of Saurimo and the President of the Bishops&#039; Conference of Angolam São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST).
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/abu-dhabi-celebrates-st-francis-legacy-of-fraternity-and-dialogue</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ An event in Abu Dhabi marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death, exploring his writings and their relevance to peace, interreligious dialogue, and care for creation.
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>More than 1,600 children celebrate World Mission Sunday in Myanmar</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/more-than-1600-children-celebrate-world-mission-sunday-in-myanmar</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the Church marked the centenary of World Mission Sunday this weekend, more than 1,600 children in embattled Myanmar gathered to celebrate the Day, during which Myanmar&#039;s Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, said that even children can be missionaries by sharing their love of Jesus.
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-nuclear-weapons-are-one-of-gravest-threats-to-humanity</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Despite war, ‘Lebanon Faith Tours’ aims to showcase country’s beauty</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/despite-war-lebanon-faith-tours-aims-to-showcase-countrys-beauty</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Antonio El Helou, the 22 year-old founder of Lebanon Faith Tours, tells Vatican News that international travellers should “not be afraid” of visiting the country’s historic religious sites. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Despite, war, ‘Lebanon, Faith, Tours’, aims, showcase, country’s, beauty</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo greets young Ukrainian cancer survivor as he departs hospital</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-greets-young-ukrainian-cancer-survivor-as-he-departs-hospital</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-greets-young-ukrainian-cancer-survivor-as-he-departs-hospital</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As he departs Rome’s Gemelli Hospital, Pope Leo XIV greets Varvara, a 13-year-old Ukrainian girl whom he met on December 31 as she awaited surgery for cancer. She offers him a photograph of their hug in St. Peter’s Square and a stuffed toy, similar to the one that accompanied her as she fled the war.
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV returns to Vatican after being discharged from hospital</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-returns-to-vatican-after-being-discharged-from-hospital</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has been discharged from Gemelli Hospital and has returned to the papal apartments in Vatican City State, where he will lead the Angelus on Sunday.
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN highlights Gaza farming risks</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/un-highlights-gaza-farming-risks</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/un-highlights-gaza-farming-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The FAO warns that increasing restrictions on access to agricultural land in the Gaza increases risks to Palestinian farmers
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s surgeon: No clinical reason to cancel visit to South America</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-surgeon-no-clinical-reason-to-cancel-visit-to-south-america</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-surgeon-no-clinical-reason-to-cancel-visit-to-south-america</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an interview with Vatican News, Professor Stefano Margaritora, who operated on Pope Leo XIV on October 13, says the surgery was routine, though he experienced “a deep feeling I cannot describe.” The Pope needs about another ten days to recover fully and “was an ideal patient.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump suspends Russia sanctions as deadly attacks plunge Ukraine into darkness</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions-as-deadly-attacks-plunge-ukraine-into-darkness</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/trump-suspends-russia-sanctions-as-deadly-attacks-plunge-ukraine-into-darkness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Donald Trump suspends recently passed sanctions and tariffs aimed at Russia that were due to take effect in just a few days, prompting criticism from Ukraine and from European allies.
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<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Catholics and Evangelicals call for compassion and wisdom in immigration debate</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/us-catholics-and-evangelicals-call-for-compassion-and-wisdom-in-immigration-debate</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/us-catholics-and-evangelicals-call-for-compassion-and-wisdom-in-immigration-debate</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a joint ecumenical document, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the National Association of Evangelicals call for “compassion and wisdom” in the immigration debate affecting the country.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo&amp;apos;s postoperative recovery progressing well</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leos-postoperative-recovery-progressing-well</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See Press Office says the Pope underwent the blood tests and chest X-ray scheduled after surgery on Wednesday morning, which confirm that his postoperative recovery is progressing normally.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Chicago school students prepare care package for Pope Leo XIV</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/chicago-school-students-prepare-care-package-for-pope-leo-xiv</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As Pope Leo XIV recovers from lung surgery in hospital, a group of students from his hometown of Chicago are sending him get-well cards and Chicago White Sox blanket.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo: &amp;apos;May families actively participate in life of the Church&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-may-families-actively-participate-in-life-of-the-church</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the conclusion of the meeting to mark the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Pope Leo XIV says he will review the fruits of their work and emphasizes his hope that families will always be active participants in the life and mission of local Churches.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Church renews commitment to families at conclusion of &amp;apos;Amoris laetitia&amp;apos; meeting</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/church-renews-commitment-to-families-at-conclusion-of-amoris-laetitia-meeting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican holds a press conference for the conclusion of the ecclesial encounter “Ten Years After Amoris laetitia: Proclaiming the Gospel with Families Today,” convened by Pope Leo XIV to mark the tenth anniversary of the Apostolic Exhortation.
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Bishops from violence&#45;stricken countries emphasize importance of mental health</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/bishops-from-violence-stricken-countries-emphasize-importance-of-mental-health</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/bishops-from-violence-stricken-countries-emphasize-importance-of-mental-health</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a press conference at the Vatican at the end of the gathering, “A Healing Presence: The Church’s Call to Mental Health Ministry,” several bishops from countries faced with war, violence and poverty insisted on the importance of ministering to those struggling with mental health, echoing also Pope Leo XIV’s October prayer intention.
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo: I will undergo surgery soon to remove nodule in my lung</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-i-will-undergo-surgery-soon-to-remove-nodule-in-my-lung</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV reveals that he is set to undergo surgery to remove a “localized nodule in my lung,” noting that it is at “a very early stage and is well-localized.” The operation will take place in the coming days at Rome&#039;s Gemelli Hospital.
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<title>Pope at Angelus: Christian joy is ‘gift of God for world’s salvation’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-christian-joy-is-gift-of-god-for-worlds-salvation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-christian-joy-is-gift-of-god-for-worlds-salvation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ parable of the wedding feast, and recalls that Christian joy impels us to share it with others, even at the risk of misunderstandings.
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Angelus:, Christian, joy, ‘gift, God, for, world’s, salvation’</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV renews appeal for peace in Ukraine</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-renews-appeal-for-peace-in-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-renews-appeal-for-peace-in-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV renews his appeal for peace in Ukraine, and recalls the effects of its reduced grain exports on poor countries around the world.
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, renews, appeal, for, peace, Ukraine</media:keywords>
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<title>Prayers pour in for Pope Leo XIV&amp;apos;s upcoming surgery</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/prayers-pour-in-for-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-surgery</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/prayers-pour-in-for-pope-leo-xivs-upcoming-surgery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following Pope Leo XIV’s announcement that he will undergo surgery this week to remove a lung nodule, Catholics around the world send their prayers and best wishes for his quick recovery.
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<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Prayers, pour, for, Pope, Leo, XIVs, upcoming, surgery</media:keywords>
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<title>Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-pastoral-experiences-in-asia-and-challenges-of-digital-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-pastoral-experiences-in-asia-and-challenges-of-digital-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the second day of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies&#039; transformation of how children are raised.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican offers free eye exams and glasses to children in need</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vatican-offers-free-eye-exams-and-glasses-to-children-in-need</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vatican-offers-free-eye-exams-and-glasses-to-children-in-need</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Amoris Laetitia: ‘We have much to receive and learn’ from families</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-we-have-much-to-receive-and-learn-from-families</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-we-have-much-to-receive-and-learn-from-families</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the Gospel is lived out and how to proclaim it today.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amoris, Laetitia:, ‘We, have, much, receive, and, learn’, from, families</media:keywords>
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<title>Holy See at UN: Moratorium on executions must pave the way for abolition</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-at-un-moratorium-on-executions-must-pave-the-way-for-abolition</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-see-at-un-moratorium-on-executions-must-pave-the-way-for-abolition</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, See, UN:, Moratorium, executions, must, pave, the, way, for, abolition</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope: Posing questions is &amp;apos;essential&amp;apos; part of the journey of faith</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-posing-questions-is-essential-part-of-the-journey-of-faith</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-posing-questions-is-essential-part-of-the-journey-of-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities&#039; academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason.
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Women’s contributions to Vatican must be increasingly valued</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-womens-contributions-to-vatican-must-be-increasingly-valued</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-womens-contributions-to-vatican-must-be-increasingly-valued</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV emphasises the importance of dialogue in resolving issues that arise in the workplace and highlights the need to recognize and appreciate the presence of women in the Vatican.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope:, Women’s, contributions, Vatican, must, increasingly, valued</media:keywords>
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<title>Vatican to release “The Private Diary of Pope Francis”, a book by Cardinal Fernández</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vatican-to-release-the-private-diary-of-pope-francis-a-book-by-cardinal-fernandez</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vatican-to-release-the-private-diary-of-pope-francis-a-book-by-cardinal-fernandez</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican Publishing House will release The Private Diary of Pope Francis, a book by Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, on 24 November in five languages across 94 countries. It will offer insight into the late Pope’s inner life through notes he kept between 1992 and 2024.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for Gaza victims: ‘How long, O Lord?’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-gaza-victims-how-long-o-lord</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-gaza-victims-how-long-o-lord</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV sends a message of condolence to the parish priest of Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza City after an Israeli strike kills five people, including two Christian women.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, prays, for, Gaza, victims:, ‘How, long, Lord’</media:keywords>
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<title>Protection of Minors Commission sets priorities for next phase of work</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/protection-of-minors-commission-sets-priorities-for-next-phase-of-work</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/protection-of-minors-commission-sets-priorities-for-next-phase-of-work</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes its October Plenary Assembly, focusing on survivor participation, safeguarding in consecrated life, and protecting children online.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Protection, Minors, Commission, sets, priorities, for, next, phase, work</media:keywords>
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<title>Residents of West Bank’s last Christian village ‘living in fear’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/residents-of-west-banks-last-christian-village-living-in-fear</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/residents-of-west-banks-last-christian-village-living-in-fear</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As olive harvest season begins, Palestinian Christian activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the situation in the village of Taybeh, which has been declared a ‘closed military zone’ by the Israeli army.
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<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Residents, West, Bank’s, last, Christian, village, ‘living, fear’</media:keywords>
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<title>Cardinal Zuppi in Russia: Strengthen and speed up checks to reunite families</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-zuppi-in-russia-strengthen-and-speed-up-checks-to-reunite-families</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-zuppi-in-russia-strengthen-and-speed-up-checks-to-reunite-families</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Matteo Zuppi has returned from Moscow after his third mission to Russia, during which he meets Ukrainian prisoners of war, whose situation was a key focus of his talks, alongside the search for missing persons and the return of children to Ukraine.
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, Zuppi, Russia:, Strengthen, and, speed, checks, reunite, families</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo: the Church needs artists</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-the-church-needs-artists</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-the-church-needs-artists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Especially in “the age of search engines,” the Church stands in need of artists,” who can aid pastors in making the Gospel “accessible and understandable,” Pope Leo told artists on Friday, in an address to participants in a meeting on “The Art of Possibility: Weaving Together,” promoted by the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ethiopia&amp;apos;s Catholic Bishops issue pastoral appeal for peace and reconciliation</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ethiopias-catholic-bishops-issue-pastoral-appeal-for-peace-and-reconciliation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ethiopias-catholic-bishops-issue-pastoral-appeal-for-peace-and-reconciliation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s appeal for the embattled Tigray region at his Sunday Angelus, the Bishops of Ethiopia have issued their own appeal for peace and prayer, stressing that armed conflict only worsens existing problems and decrying the painful reality that it harms the most vulnerable.
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ghana’s Religious Superiors seek sustainable funding for Mission at 2026 Plenary</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ghanas-religious-superiors-seek-sustainable-funding-for-mission-at-2026-plenary</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ghanas-religious-superiors-seek-sustainable-funding-for-mission-at-2026-plenary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Major Superiors of religious and consecrated persons in Ghana are expected to explore sustainable paths for their mission at this year&#039;s plenary assembly of the Conference of Major Superiors of Religious Ghana (CMSR-Gh), scheduled to begin this weekend.
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ghana’s, Religious, Superiors, seek, sustainable, funding, for, Mission, 2026, Plenary</media:keywords>
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<title>Amoris laetitia: For a new proclamation of Gospel with families and for families</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-for-a-new-proclamation-of-gospel-with-families-and-for-families</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/amoris-laetitia-for-a-new-proclamation-of-gospel-with-families-and-for-families</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On October 7, Pope Leo XIV will open a meeting with the heads of the Eastern Churches and the presidents of Bishops’ Conferences on the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation &#039;Amoris laetitia,&#039; which was presented at the Holy See Press Office.
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<pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Amoris, laetitia:, For, new, proclamation, Gospel, with, families, and, for, families</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Paying attention in age of clickbait’ – 2027 World Communications Day theme</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/paying-attention-in-age-of-clickbait-2027-world-communications-day-theme</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/paying-attention-in-age-of-clickbait-2027-world-communications-day-theme</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican Dicastery for Communication releases the theme for the 2027 World Communications Day, which is “A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Koch: Peace among Churches is a responsibility for Europe</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koch-peace-among-churches-is-a-responsibility-for-europe</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koch-peace-among-churches-is-a-responsibility-for-europe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a conference in Rome on “Religions and Diplomacy,” Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks to Vatican News about the responsibility of Churches in Europe to take responsibility for rediscovering unity and peace, so that they can help build it in society.
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, Koch:, Peace, among, Churches, responsibility, for, Europe</media:keywords>
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<title>Holy See: Culture of responsibility to counter new forms of financial crime</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-culture-of-responsibility-to-counter-new-forms-of-financial-crime</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-see-culture-of-responsibility-to-counter-new-forms-of-financial-crime</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Msgr. Anthony Ekpo, Assessor for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State and President of the Financial Security Committee, speaks at an international conference at Rome’s Luiss University dedicated to legislation introduced 15 years ago in the Vatican to prevent and combat money laundering and terrorist financing: “The purpose of financial integrity is to safeguard trust in institutions.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, See:, Culture, responsibility, counter, new, forms, financial, crime</media:keywords>
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<title>Founder of Institutes of the Incarnate Word found guilty of abuse</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/founder-of-institutes-of-the-incarnate-word-found-guilty-of-abuse</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/founder-of-institutes-of-the-incarnate-word-found-guilty-of-abuse</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Special Penal Tribunal of First Instance and the Appeals Tribunal have reached “moral certainty” of the late Argentine Father Carlos Miguel Buela guilt for acts constituting “an offence against the sixth commandment, committed with violence against several people.” 
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Malawi: 125 years of faith, rooted in Christ, serving justice</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/malawi-125-years-of-faith-rooted-in-christ-serving-justice</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/malawi-125-years-of-faith-rooted-in-christ-serving-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Malawi has just celebrated 125 years since the Gospel first arrived. Years of faith have built schools, hospitals, and consciences, and it is still growing stronger. The Catholic Lawyers Association of Malawi (CLAM) recently organised what was dubbed a ‘Red Mass’ celebration in gratitude to God for his graces all these years. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin at UN: ‘Restore trust’ through dialogue, justice and peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-parolin-at-un-restore-trust-through-dialogue-justice-and-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-parolin-at-un-restore-trust-through-dialogue-justice-and-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Addressing the General Assembly in New York, the Vatican Secretary of State calls for an end to wars, respect for international law, responsible use of artificial intelligence and renewed multilateralism.
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>In Lourdes, Pope Leo entrusts France to the Virgin Mary</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/in-lourdes-pope-leo-entrusts-france-to-the-virgin-mary</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/in-lourdes-pope-leo-entrusts-france-to-the-virgin-mary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Just after arriving in the Marian pilgrimage city of Lourdes, Pope Leo XIV went to the heart of the shrine to pray to the Virgin Mary at the Grotto of Massabielle, surrounded by thousands of faithful. Kneeling in prayer, the Pope asked for “the gift of fraternal harmony” for the host country, and also entrusted to Mary the personal prayers of those who are sick and suffering.
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo, a pilgrim in prayer at Lourdes</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-a-pilgrim-in-prayer-at-lourdes</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-a-pilgrim-in-prayer-at-lourdes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Grotto of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lourdes, Pope Leo entrusts France, its people and its Church to Our Lady. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Highlights of Pope Leo&amp;apos;s second day in France</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-second-day-in-france</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-second-day-in-france</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Pope Leo&#039;s second day in France, he met with migrants, visited the country&#039;s synodal assembly, celebrated Mass for 700,000 people in central Paris, and prayed at the Grotto of the Apparitions in Lourdes.
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo bids &amp;apos;au revoir&amp;apos; to Paris</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-bids-au-revoir-to-paris</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-bids-au-revoir-to-paris</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Pope Leo XIV bids “au revoir” to Paris, Vatican News Correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov brings us to the widely anticipated Mass with the Holy Father at Place de la Concorde, which not only filled the iconic square but also stretched along the Champs-Élysées. She also shares Pope Leo’s invitation to the French faithful to pursue holiness like the numerous French saints and to find real meaning in life through Christ.
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<pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Progress is truly human if it makes the world better for everyone</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-progress-is-truly-human-if-it-makes-the-world-better-for-everyone</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-progress-is-truly-human-if-it-makes-the-world-better-for-everyone</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis on ‘Gaudium et spes,’ focusing on the chapter dedicated to the meaning of human activity in the universe. ‘Gaudium et spes,” he says, invites us to share “the bread of knowledge and know-how,” so that humanity can develop its potential and, with the help of God, work together to build “a better future.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo upholds Fulton Sheen&amp;apos;s legacy ahead of beatification</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-upholds-fulton-sheens-legacy-ahead-of-beatification</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-upholds-fulton-sheens-legacy-ahead-of-beatification</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the eve of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope that the new American Blessed&#039;s example will inspire innovative ways of spreading the Gospel with joyful enthusiasm.
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope appeals for care and protection of migrant children</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-appeals-for-care-and-protection-of-migrant-children</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-appeals-for-care-and-protection-of-migrant-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV appeals for the protection of migrant and refugee children, and for everyone to take responsibility for minors on the move. His appeal comes ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>South Africa: Gauteng faith leaders urge respect for women and human life</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/south-africa-gauteng-faith-leaders-urge-respect-for-women-and-human-life</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/south-africa-gauteng-faith-leaders-urge-respect-for-women-and-human-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Faith leaders in South Africa’s Gauteng province have condemned the killing of women in Ekurhuleni and called for a sustained effort to rebuild respect for human life, beginning in families and extending to religious communities, schools, government and wider society.
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Yemen conflict continues without pause</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/yemen-conflict-continues-without-pause</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/yemen-conflict-continues-without-pause</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saudi Arabia reportedly carries out 19 airstrikes across three Yemeni provinces over the last day, forcing thousands of  Yemenis to flee their homes, and compounding what is already one of the world&#039;s most severe humanitarian crises.
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<pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia votes in first parliamentary election since Ukraine invasion</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/russia-votes-in-first-parliamentary-election-since-ukraine-invasion</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/russia-votes-in-first-parliamentary-election-since-ukraine-invasion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russians are voting in a three-day parliamentary election, the first since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than four years ago, amid continuing fighting and reported attacks on Russia’s electoral infrastructure.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: God&amp;apos;s plans are infinitely greater than we can imagine</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-gods-plans-are-infinitely-greater-than-we-can-imagine</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-gods-plans-are-infinitely-greater-than-we-can-imagine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his Sunday Angelus address in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV recalls Jesus&#039; parable of the laborers in the vineyard and marvels that God&#039;s ways are not our ways and that His plans are infinitely greater than we could ever possibly imagine.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for end to humanitarian crisis in Somalia</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-end-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-somalia</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-end-to-humanitarian-crisis-in-somalia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV prays for an end to violence in areas of Somalia and for assistance in the ongoing humanitarian crisis.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>1901–2026: Catholic Church in Malawi marks 125 years</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/19012026-catholic-church-in-malawi-marks-125-years</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/19012026-catholic-church-in-malawi-marks-125-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Church in Malawi has celebrated 125 years of evangelisation with a Eucharistic celebration at St Mary’s Nzama Parish in the Diocese of Dedza, the historic site where the Montfort Missionaries established the first permanent Catholic mission in Malawi in 1901.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Slovakia: Thousands gather in Bratislava for National March for Life</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/slovakia-thousands-gather-in-bratislava-for-national-march-for-life</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/slovakia-thousands-gather-in-bratislava-for-national-march-for-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As thousands of people gather in Bratislava for the National March for Life, Fr. Ivan Ružička, Secretary General of the Slovak Bishops’ Conference, calls for the protection of every human life and a complete legislative ban on surrogacy.
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<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Burundi: Formators meet for a seminar on Artificial Intelligence</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/burundi-formators-meet-for-a-seminar-on-artificial-intelligence</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/burundi-formators-meet-for-a-seminar-on-artificial-intelligence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Episcopal Commission for Priestly and Religious Vocations, Seminaries, and Novitiates recently held a course for lecturers and formators in seminaries and religious houses of formation on Artificial Intelligence. The seminar was organised with Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, as its inspiration.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Parisian solidarity groups awaiting Pope&amp;apos;s visit</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/parisian-solidarity-groups-awaiting-popes-visit</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/parisian-solidarity-groups-awaiting-popes-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Representatives from charitable organizations active in the French capital reflect on the significance of the Pope’s upcoming visit to the Maison Bakhita Center for Social Support and Integration. They speak of philosophical “cafés” bringing together the homeless and women free to express themselves, of building “horizontal” relationships where everyone stands as equals, and of a piece of advice from Pope Francis that they hold close to their hearts: “Remain small.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Helping UK Catholics align giving, investment and faith</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/helping-uk-catholics-align-giving-investment-and-faith</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/helping-uk-catholics-align-giving-investment-and-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new report on Catholic generosity in the United Kingdom highlights the scale of Catholic wealth and charitable giving, while calling for greater collaboration among donors, charities, dioceses and financial professionals.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Reina calls for strengthening bond between Pope and his diocese</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-reina-calls-for-strengthening-bond-between-pope-and-his-diocese</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-reina-calls-for-strengthening-bond-between-pope-and-his-diocese</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vicar General of Rome speaks to Vatican News about the Church in the Eternal City, noting that &quot;in Rome, it is difficult to die of hunger, but people certainly die of loneliness&quot;.
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New Holy See Permanent Observer to UN: Hate speech is not freedom of expression</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/new-holy-see-permanent-observer-to-un-hate-speech-is-not-freedom-of-expression</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/new-holy-see-permanent-observer-to-un-hate-speech-is-not-freedom-of-expression</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Christophe Z. El Kassis delivers his first speech as the new Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York on the importance of eliminating hate speech as it “poisons public discourse, inflames division, and too often prepares the ground for violence and persecution.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo ends Covid&#45;era salary cuts for Cardinals and senior officials</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-ends-covid-era-salary-cuts-for-cardinals-and-senior-officials</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-ends-covid-era-salary-cuts-for-cardinals-and-senior-officials</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV repeals Pope Francis’ 2021 Motu Proprio “A Sustainable Future,” which reduced the salaries of Cardinals, Dicastery heads and secretaries, and clergy and religious in response to the Covid-19 emergency, leaving unchanged the effects produced while the law was in force, including the suspension of biennial seniority increases.
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope orders expansion of Vatican Apostolic Archive and Library</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-orders-expansion-of-vatican-apostolic-archive-and-library</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Given the increase in the Holy See’s bibliographic holdings and documentary production, the Pope expands the Vatican’s archive and library, and asks that a new building be constructed to meet their needs.
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: A library is not just place of books but of relationships and exchange</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-a-library-is-not-just-place-of-books-but-of-relationships-and-exchange</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-a-library-is-not-just-place-of-books-but-of-relationships-and-exchange</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking to the staff of the Vatican Archives and Library, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of the mission of these two institutions in service of the Church and the world and notes that the Library is not simply a place full of books, but a place built by relationships, exchange, and sharing ideas.
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Cardinal Farrell: Rekindling hope in a young person takes humanity a step forward</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-farrell-rekindling-hope-in-a-young-person-takes-humanity-a-step-forward</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-farrell-rekindling-hope-in-a-young-person-takes-humanity-a-step-forward</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, celebrates Mass and opens the Second Preparatory Meeting for World Youth Day Seoul 2027. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope&amp;apos;s Alma Mater reveals first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-alma-mater-reveals-first-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal-recipient</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-alma-mater-reveals-first-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal-recipient</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a press conference held in the Sala San Pio X of the Vatican, Villanova University announces that Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, and reveals new details about the upcoming 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference.
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Koovakad: Religions must speak up when human dignity is threatened</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koovakad-religions-must-speak-up-when-human-dignity-is-threatened</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koovakad-religions-must-speak-up-when-human-dignity-is-threatened</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the gathering, “Dialogue in Diversity, a Shared Path Toward Fraternity,” in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Cardinal Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue invites leaders of various faiths to walk together “as bearers of peace and hope for our wounded world,” recalling Pope Leo’s call to act together in defense of humanity.
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Fratelli Tutti encounter seeks to build bridges of unity and solidarity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/fratelli-tutti-encounter-seeks-to-build-bridges-of-unity-and-solidarity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/fratelli-tutti-encounter-seeks-to-build-bridges-of-unity-and-solidarity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a press conference for the Fourth Fratelli Tutti Synodal Encounter – dedicated to a North-South dialogue on the socio-environmental crisis – participants emphasised the importance of creating space for dialogue that builds bridges and seeks unity, especially by giving a voice to the voiceless and to those who have little power in the world.
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope sends greetings for Jewish autumn holidays</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-sends-greetings-for-jewish-autumn-holidays</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-sends-greetings-for-jewish-autumn-holidays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo sends a telegram to Rome’s Chief Rabbi, Riccardo Di Segni, for the feasts of Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur and Sukkot.

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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope&amp;apos;s Alma Mater to unveil first&#45;ever Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-alma-mater-to-unveil-first-ever-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal-recipient</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-alma-mater-to-unveil-first-ever-pope-leo-xiv-sustainability-medal-recipient</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Villanova University will hold a press conference on September 14 to announce the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal. The event, taking place in the Sala San Pio X of the Vatican, will also highlight the upcoming 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference, “Responding to the Cries of the Earth and the Poor.” 
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Diocese issues statement on allegations against Pontifical Mission Societies National Director</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/us-diocese-issues-statement-on-allegations-against-pontifical-mission-societies-national-director</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/us-diocese-issues-statement-on-allegations-against-pontifical-mission-societies-national-director</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts, has received allegations against Monsignor Roger J. Landry, National Director of the Pontifical Mission Societies in the United States. While there are no allegations involving minors, they include violations of the Codes of Conduct for Priests for both the Diocese of Fall River and Archdiocese of New York.
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<pubDate>Sat, 12 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop of Chongqing consecrated in China</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-of-chongqing-consecrated-in-china</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-of-chongqing-consecrated-in-china</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Andrea Ding Yang was ordained Archbishop of Chongqing in China on Tuesday, appointed by Pope Leo XIV within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>9/11: &amp;apos;A Day to Give Back&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/911-a-day-to-give-back</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/911-a-day-to-give-back</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, Vatican News speaks with Daniel Nigro, the former Chief of Operations of the New York City Fire Department, who was in charge on the day the World Trade Center was attacked. He recalls the chaos of that morning, the firefighters who gave their lives, and the human stories still etched in New York&#039;s memory.

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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to West African youth: Bear witness to peace, love amid conflicts</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-west-african-youth-bear-witness-to-peace-love-amid-conflicts</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-west-african-youth-bear-witness-to-peace-love-amid-conflicts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV encourages young people in West Africa in their journey of faith, and invites them to live as a message of love, justice, and peace in our world beset by war and conflict.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synod: Reports published on relations between bishops, consecrated life, and ad limina visits</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/synod-reports-published-on-relations-between-bishops-consecrated-life-and-ad-limina-visits</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/synod-reports-published-on-relations-between-bishops-consecrated-life-and-ad-limina-visits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The General Secretariat of the Synod on Tuesday released the Final Report of Study Group No. 6 on the review, from a synodal and missionary perspective, of the documents on relations between bishops, consecrated life, and ecclesial associations. It also released the second part – concerning ad limina visits – of the Final Report of Study Group No. 7 on certain aspects of the figure and ministry of the bishop from a synodal and missionary perspective.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands of West Africa’s young Catholics meet at first&#45;ever regional youth gathering in Ghana</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/thousands-of-west-africas-young-catholics-meet-at-first-ever-regional-youth-gathering-in-ghana</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/thousands-of-west-africas-young-catholics-meet-at-first-ever-regional-youth-gathering-in-ghana</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Powerful messages are appearing on billboards across Ghana as thousands of young Catholics from across West Africa gather in Accra this week.
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<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lord&amp;apos;s Day Reflection: Love is basis and fulfillment of the Law</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/lords-day-reflection-love-is-basis-and-fulfillment-of-the-law</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/lords-day-reflection-love-is-basis-and-fulfillment-of-the-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Church marks the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: &quot;Love is the basis and the fulfillment of the Law.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lords, Day, Reflection:, Love, basis, and, fulfillment, the, Law</media:keywords>
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<title>Two survivors rescued in  Nepal 10 days after catastrophic floods</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/two-survivors-rescued-in-nepal-10-days-after-catastrophic-floods</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/two-survivors-rescued-in-nepal-10-days-after-catastrophic-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A power plant worker and a woman are rescued in Nepal in separate operations on Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country.


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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/bishop-berardi-gulf-christians-called-to-be-witnesses-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/bishop-berardi-gulf-christians-called-to-be-witnesses-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia says Gulf Christians are called to be witnesses of peace, unity and the Gospel as conflict and tensions continue to escalate across the region.
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion law but prince can veto it</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/liechtenstein-parliament-backs-abortion-law-but-prince-can-veto-it</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/liechtenstein-parliament-backs-abortion-law-but-prince-can-veto-it</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Liechtenstein’s parliament has narrowly approved a bill to legalise abortion up to 12 weeks, but Hereditary Prince Alois has indicated he would veto it.

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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to Vatican families: ‘Families give life and love’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-to-vatican-families-families-give-life-and-love</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-to-vatican-families-families-give-life-and-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican families they are a “great miracle,” urging them to give life and love generously while celebrating family life with parents and children.
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<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Dicastery Prefect urges Philippine religious to be prophets of peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/dicastery-prefect-urges-philippine-religious-to-be-prophets-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/dicastery-prefect-urges-philippine-religious-to-be-prophets-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Sr. Simona Brambilla, Prefect of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life, invites consecrated women and men gathered in Zamboanga, Philippines, to recognize God in the vulnerable and become witnesses of peace in a wounded world.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See to UN: Nuclear testing harms more than one generation</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-to-un-nuclear-testing-harms-more-than-one-generation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-see-to-un-nuclear-testing-harms-more-than-one-generation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the International Day Against Nuclear Tests on September 1, the Counselor and Chargé d&#039;Affaires at the Holy See Mission to the United Nations renews the Holy See’s appeal to end nuclear testing and stresses how interconnected a nuclear-free world is to establishing “a just and lasting peace.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>AI will provide ‘an explosion of creativity, but brakes are needed’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ai-will-provide-an-explosion-of-creativity-but-brakes-are-needed</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ai-will-provide-an-explosion-of-creativity-but-brakes-are-needed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Vatican hosts a conference exploring how technology is changing art, culture, and the human mind, organizers reflect on the need for prudence when approaching the creative boost that artificial intelligence offers humanity.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>New Bishops gather in Rome for formation course</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/new-bishops-gather-in-rome-for-formation-course</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/new-bishops-gather-in-rome-for-formation-course</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some 147 newly appointed bishops from five continents are taking part in a Vatican formation course addressing mission, pastoral ministry, safeguarding, liturgy and Church governance, culminating in an audience with Pope Leo XIV.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope speaks with Colombia’s President following devastating earthquake</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-speaks-with-colombias-president-following-devastating-earthquake</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-speaks-with-colombias-president-following-devastating-earthquake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV speaks by telephone with the Colombian President, expressing his solidarity following the country’s recent earthquake.
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Do not give in to hatred; do not let evil disfigure humanity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-do-not-give-in-to-hatred-do-not-let-evil-disfigure-humanity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-do-not-give-in-to-hatred-do-not-let-evil-disfigure-humanity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his homily for Mass in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the beauty of “simple gestures” of devotion and emphasizes that, in a world that dismisses forgiveness as naive, believing in God can become a pathway toward peace. After Mass, the Holy Father made history by embarking on a boat on Lake Albano to take part in the procession for the Feast of Our Lady of the Lake.
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>During procession on Lake Albano, Pope entrusts wounded children to Mary</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/during-procession-on-lake-albano-pope-entrusts-wounded-children-to-mary</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/during-procession-on-lake-albano-pope-entrusts-wounded-children-to-mary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV arrived by boat at the beach on Lake Albano, where a Marian procession that began at the Church of Mary Most Holy of the Lake had come to an end. The Holy Father, travelling aboard the Falco, which was decorated with yellow and white flowers, joined the faithful gathered on the shore and led them in prayer to the Virgin Mary.
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Archbishop Gallagher: The Holy See pursues a diplomacy that believes in peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-the-holy-see-pursues-a-diplomacy-that-believes-in-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-the-holy-see-pursues-a-diplomacy-that-believes-in-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the end of his mission to Moscow, the Holy See&#039;s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, speaks to Vatican News about his journey.
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: Even when confused like Peter, dialogue with the Lord</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-even-when-confused-like-peter-dialogue-with-the-lord</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-even-when-confused-like-peter-dialogue-with-the-lord</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his Sunday Angelus address in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that St. Peter was very human and that, like him, we ought to “humbly tell Jesus what we truly feel, even when our hearts are confused.&quot;
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo urges release of Haiti hostages, aid for Nepal after deadly floods</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-urges-release-of-haiti-hostages-aid-for-nepal-after-deadly-floods</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-urges-release-of-haiti-hostages-aid-for-nepal-after-deadly-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the recitation of the midday Angelus prayer from Castel Gandolfo on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV condemned the recent massacre in Haiti, made an urgent appeal for the release of hostages, and renewed his call for concrete assistance to Nepal following devastating floods and mudslides that have killed hundreds and left thousands missing.
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<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for victims of devastating Nepal floods</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-victims-of-devastating-nepal-floods</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-victims-of-devastating-nepal-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow over the loss of life caused by catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, assuring those affected of his spiritual closeness and praying for rescuers searching for hundreds of missing people.
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:08 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Filipino theologians explore how Church should respond to AI</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/filipino-theologians-explore-how-church-should-respond-to-ai</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/filipino-theologians-explore-how-church-should-respond-to-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As artificial intelligence increasingly shapes the way people work, communicate, learn and make decisions, two Filipino Dominican theologians are inviting the Catholic Church to look beyond the technology itself and ask a deeper question: How can AI be developed and used in ways that safeguard human dignity and serve the common good?
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nepal: Climatologist warns of possibility of future landslides</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nepal-climatologist-warns-of-possibility-of-future-landslides</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nepal-climatologist-warns-of-possibility-of-future-landslides</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An update on the natural disaster that occurred on the border with Tibet, and the warning climatologist Cat Berro of the Italian Meteorological Society: “Globally, there is a greater likelihood of large-scale landslides occurring, which may affect glaciers. The retreat of glaciers and the thawing of permafrost are leading to a general destabilisation of high-mountain regions.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The adventure of the translation of the relics of St Monica</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/the-adventure-of-the-translation-of-the-relics-of-st-monica</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/the-adventure-of-the-translation-of-the-relics-of-st-monica</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The mortal remains of Saint Monica, the mother of St Augustine, were discovered near the church of Sant’Aurea, close to the ruins of Rome’s ancient river port of Ostia, in the 15th century. Transferred to the capital by the Augustinian friars with the permission of Pope Martin V, they are now enshrined in the Roman basilica of St Augustine in Campo Marzio, in a special chapel.
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Archbishop Gallagher: May the Church in Russia be a builder of bridges</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-may-the-church-in-russia-be-a-builder-of-bridges</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-may-the-church-in-russia-be-a-builder-of-bridges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the conclusion of his visit to Moscow, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican&#039;s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, met with the clergy, religious men and women, and celebrated Mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, attended by the Catholic bishops of the country.  In his homily, he encouraged, “The Gospel calls us to become true artisans of peace in our daily lives.” 
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope to Portuguese military: Be strong in the Lord and protect citizens</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-portuguese-military-be-strong-in-the-lord-and-protect-citizens</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-portuguese-military-be-strong-in-the-lord-and-protect-citizens</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV remembers two young Portuguese soldiers who recently passed away in a meeting with members of the Military Ordinariate of Portugal and he encourages those present to be strong in the Lord while protecting their homeland, the rule of law, and the lives and security of their fellow citizens.  
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Spanish NGO: You discover Christ in the face of every person</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-spanish-ngo-you-discover-christ-in-the-face-of-every-person</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-spanish-ngo-you-discover-christ-in-the-face-of-every-person</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meeting with members of the Marsodeto Federation—a Spanish NGO that supports people with intellectual disabilities and cerebral palsy—Pope Leo XIV reminds the group that seeing Christ in “the lives of the weakest and most vulnerable” enables us “to grow as a human and Christian society.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tanzania: Religious women evangelize through Television and social media</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/tanzania-religious-women-evangelize-through-television-and-social-media</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/tanzania-religious-women-evangelize-through-television-and-social-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As technology and communication continue to evolve, the Congregation of Sisters of Our Lady of Usambara (COLU) in Tanzania is increasingly using media as a tool for evangelization. Through television and social networks, the sisters seek to share the Gospel, engage young people, and respond to questions about the Catholic faith.
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Ukraine marks grim war anniversary</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ukraine-marks-grim-war-anniversary</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ukraine-marks-grim-war-anniversary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ August 24 marks the 35th anniversary of Ukraine&#039;s independence, and it also marks four and a half years of conflict with Russia.
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche: Beyond sorrow</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/roseline-hamel-and-nassera-kermiche-beyond-sorrow</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the sidelines of the 2026 Rimini Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples, Roseline Hamel and Nassera Kermiche, who have come to be known as “sisters in sorrow&quot;, speak to Vatican News about the tragedy that unites them. Roseline is the sister of Fr Jacques Hamel, the French priest who was killed while celebrating Mass in a terrorist attack in 2016. Nassera is the mother of one of the two teenagers who perpetrated the attack and was subsequently shot dead by police.
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<pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Catholic schools surge in Ohio as Bishop urges action to form young people</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/catholic-schools-surge-in-ohio-as-bishop-urges-action-to-form-young-people</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/catholic-schools-surge-in-ohio-as-bishop-urges-action-to-form-young-people</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ With Catholic schools in the US Diocese of Columbus nearing capacity and its first new elementary school in 30 years set to open, Bishop Earl Fernandes issues a pastoral letter presenting education as an act of hope.
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Uganda: Lira Diocese joins national Catholic Church drive to combat hunger crisis in Karamoja</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/uganda-lira-diocese-joins-national-catholic-church-drive-to-combat-hunger-crisis-in-karamoja</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/uganda-lira-diocese-joins-national-catholic-church-drive-to-combat-hunger-crisis-in-karamoja</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Church in Uganda has intensified its response to the worsening food crisis in Karamoja, a sub-region located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Lira Diocese is mobilising food assistance for the most vulnerable families.
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Rimini Meeting: Pope Leo follows in the footsteps of John Paul II</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/rimini-meeting-pope-leo-follows-in-the-footsteps-of-john-paul-ii</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/rimini-meeting-pope-leo-follows-in-the-footsteps-of-john-paul-ii</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ For more than 45 years, the Rimini Meeting has brought together people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds, becoming a space for dialogue and the search for what unites us. On August 22, Pope Leo XIV will be the second pope, after St. John Paul II, to visit the Meeting in person.
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nominations open for 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nominations-open-for-2027-zayed-award-for-human-fraternity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nominations-open-for-2027-zayed-award-for-human-fraternity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nominations for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity remain open until October 1, 2026, to honour individuals and organizations working to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples.
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Sisters in sorrow’ offer a testimony of friendship and hope at Rimini Meeting</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/sisters-in-sorrow-offer-a-testimony-of-friendship-and-hope-at-rimini-meeting</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/sisters-in-sorrow-offer-a-testimony-of-friendship-and-hope-at-rimini-meeting</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers, as anticipation builds ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit.
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<pubDate>Sat, 22 Aug 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The Pope’s garden in the Vatican Gardens becomes 100% organic</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/the-popes-garden-in-the-vatican-gardens-becomes-100-organic</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/the-popes-garden-in-the-vatican-gardens-becomes-100-organic</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pope&#039;s garden next to the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican Gardens, commissioned in the Middle Ages by Pope Nicholas III Orsini, becomes 100% organic as it is managed according to the principle of caring for Creation, as set out in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si.’ 
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DR Congo: Catholic schools prepare for new academic year amid Ebola threat</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/dr-congo-catholic-schools-prepare-for-new-academic-year-amid-ebola-threat</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/dr-congo-catholic-schools-prepare-for-new-academic-year-amid-ebola-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Against a backdrop of strengthened health measures, chronic insecurity, and hope surrounding vaccine trials, Catholic schools in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are preparing for the new academic year and working to ensure that young people do not lose a year of education. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo grieves for victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-grieves-for-victims-of-zimbabwe-ferry-disaster</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-grieves-for-victims-of-zimbabwe-ferry-disaster</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo mourns victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, praying for those who died as well as for civil authorities and rescue works, and all affected by the tragedy. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Zimbabwe: Historic old Mission on Victoria Falls Road offers travellers a place of prayer</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/zimbabwe-historic-old-mission-on-victoria-falls-road-offers-travellers-a-place-of-prayer</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/zimbabwe-historic-old-mission-on-victoria-falls-road-offers-travellers-a-place-of-prayer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic Diocese of Hwange Bishop Raphael Macebo Mabuza Ncube has consecrated and reopened a historic Mission on the Victoria Falls – Bulawayo highway. It is a significant revival of a once-abandoned sacred site, which has been out of use for decades.
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese Catholics make pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine of La Vang</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vietnamese-catholics-make-pilgrimage-to-the-marian-shrine-of-la-vang</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vietnamese-catholics-make-pilgrimage-to-the-marian-shrine-of-la-vang</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The 32nd National La Vang Pilgrimage Congress, dedicated to the theme “Mary, Messenger of the Good News,” in honour of Our Lady of La Vang was accompanied by a time of reflection and prayer. “La Vang is like the shrine of Lourdes in Vietnam,” observes Father Landry Varenne, a Vietnamese priest of the Paris Foreign Missions, referring to the impressive pilgrimages that mark the solemnity of the Assumption.
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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Europe’s tallest statue of Mary blessed in Poland. “She directs us toward God”</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/europes-tallest-statue-of-mary-blessed-in-poland-she-directs-us-toward-god</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/europes-tallest-statue-of-mary-blessed-in-poland-she-directs-us-toward-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Europe’s tallest statue of Mary was blessed on August 15 in Konotopie, Poland. During the ceremony, Bishop Krzysztof Wętkowski said the more than 55-meter (180-foot) monument is meant to turn people’s thoughts toward God and serve as a place of prayer.
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Poles on the Road: The remarkable appeal of pilgrimage to Jasna Góra</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/poles-on-the-road-the-remarkable-appeal-of-pilgrimage-to-jasna-gora</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/poles-on-the-road-the-remarkable-appeal-of-pilgrimage-to-jasna-gora</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of people, hundreds of miles, and successive generations walking the same road. On August 15, the season of walking pilgrimages reaches its peak at Jasna Góra – a tradition that remains a vivid expression of faith and community in Poland.
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lord&amp;apos;s Day Reflection: Good luck ignoring mom</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/lords-day-reflection-good-luck-ignoring-mom</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/lords-day-reflection-good-luck-ignoring-mom</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Church marks the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme: &quot;Good luck ignoring mom!&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Earthquake in Indonesia kills 38; Catholic festival cancelled</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/earthquake-in-indonesia-kills-38-catholic-festival-cancelled</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/earthquake-in-indonesia-kills-38-catholic-festival-cancelled</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least 38 people have died and thousands have been displaced after a powerful 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia’s predominantly Catholic island of Flores. The Diocese of Labuan Bajo canceled the closing celebrations of the Golo Koe Maria Assumpta Nusantara Festival, while a major priestly formation celebration in Ledalero was moved outdoors after earthquake damage made the chapel and reception hall unsafe.
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Young people, embrace Christ and your call to holiness</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-young-people-embrace-christ-and-your-call-to-holiness</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-young-people-embrace-christ-and-your-call-to-holiness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV reminds young people participating in the Third National Youth Day taking place this weekend in Monterrey, Mexico, that the purpose of our lives is to unite ourselves to Jesus and thus, by sharing in His life, attain the holiness to which we are called.
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<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Zanzibar Cup 2026: Race for peace, fellowship and fraternity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/zanzibar-cup-2026-race-for-peace-fellowship-and-fraternity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/zanzibar-cup-2026-race-for-peace-fellowship-and-fraternity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The sixth edition of the Zanzibar Cup kitesurfing race and regatta is set to take place in Tanzanian archipelago on 23 August 2026. Organized by Italian doctor Stefano Conte and the Tanzanian government, the kiteboarding even aims to promote the best in sportsmanship while strengthening fraternity and fellowship among peoples of diverse nations.
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Zanzibar, Cup, 2026:, Race, for, peace, fellowship, and, fraternity</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope names new members to the Pontifical Committee for Historical Sciences</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-names-new-members-to-the-pontifical-committee-for-historical-sciences</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-names-new-members-to-the-pontifical-committee-for-historical-sciences</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The three new members are historians Umberto Longo, director of the Italian Historical Institute for the Middle Ages in Rome (Italy); Francesco Cesareo, president emeritus of Assumption University in Worcester (USA); and Anna Barańska, associate professor at the Faculty of Humanities of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin (Poland).
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Abortion is never a real choice</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/abortion-is-never-a-real-choice</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/abortion-is-never-a-real-choice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Our Deputy Editorial Director, Massimiliano Menichetti, reflects on the value of human life, contrasting a mother’s rescue beneath the rubble in Colombia with changing abortion laws and the question of what constitutes a genuine choice.
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At the &amp;apos;Courtyard of Francis&amp;apos;, life is “good news”</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/at-the-courtyard-of-francis-life-is-good-news</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/at-the-courtyard-of-francis-life-is-good-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ From September 10 to 13 and September 17 to 20, the cultural event promoted by the friars of the Sacred Convent returns. In the 800th anniversary year of St. Francis&#039; death, this edition places life at the center, explored through relationships, culture, spirituality, well-being, and new technologies.
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Australian Bishop pledges healing after predecessor’s abuse conviction</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/australian-bishop-pledges-healing-after-predecessors-abuse-conviction</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/australian-bishop-pledges-healing-after-predecessors-abuse-conviction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Timothy Norton of Broome Diocese expresses his deep sorrow to victims and survivors following the conviction of Australian Bishop Christopher Saunders, pledging a diocesan path marked by listening, accountability, and hope.
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<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Mediterranean youth gather for peace meeting in southern Italy</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/mediterranean-youth-gather-for-peace-meeting-in-southern-italy</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/mediterranean-youth-gather-for-peace-meeting-in-southern-italy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Young people from across the Mediterranean are meeting in southern Italy from 10 to 14 August for the eleventh edition of the &#039;Carta di Leuca&#039;, an international initiative promoting dialogue and fraternity. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Apostolic Administrator reflects on &amp;apos;humanitarian disaster&amp;apos; in Ceuta</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/apostolic-administrator-reflects-on-humanitarian-disaster-in-ceuta</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/apostolic-administrator-reflects-on-humanitarian-disaster-in-ceuta</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The apostolic administrator of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis there, and invites all parishes to hold a prayer vigil so that it might bring about a “new cultural beginning.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>“Whispering the Gospel”: Bishop Kleden on Asia’s quiet witness</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/whispering-the-gospel-bishop-kleden-on-asias-quiet-witness</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/whispering-the-gospel-bishop-kleden-on-asias-quiet-witness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In much of Asia, Catholics live as a small minority. But for Archbishop Budi Kleden, SVD, this is not a reason for discouragement. It may, instead, be one of the Church’s particular graces—an invitation to discover new and humble ways of witnessing to the Gospel.
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jordan begins preparations for 2,000&#45;year anniversary of Jesus&amp;apos; baptism</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/jordan-begins-preparations-for-2000-year-anniversary-of-jesus-baptism</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/jordan-begins-preparations-for-2000-year-anniversary-of-jesus-baptism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, civil and religious leaders come together in Jordan to begin preparations for the landmark event.  
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>West Bank Christians feel ‘forgotten’ over settler violence</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/west-bank-christians-feel-forgotten-over-settler-violence</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/west-bank-christians-feel-forgotten-over-settler-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Settler attacks have become a recurring reality in Taybeh, Palestine’s last remaining all-Christian village. Father Bashar Fawadleh, who has served as the Latin parish priest of Christ the Redeemer for the past five years, fears that local families will be forced to abandon their land.
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<pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo’s schedule for his four&#45;day Apostolic Journey to France</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leos-schedule-for-his-four-day-apostolic-journey-to-france</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leos-schedule-for-his-four-day-apostolic-journey-to-france</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The program for Pope Leo XIV&#039;s fifth Apostolic Journey is published. During his time in France he will visit the cities of Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz.
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines: Diocese of Calapan begins a new chapter</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/philippines-diocese-of-calapan-begins-a-new-chapter</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/philippines-diocese-of-calapan-begins-a-new-chapter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established and Bishop Moises Cuevas installed as its first bishop, marking its transition from decades of missionary care to a fully established local Church.
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Odysseus: The man and his monsters in a world in decline</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/odysseus-the-man-and-his-monsters-in-a-world-in-decline</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/odysseus-the-man-and-his-monsters-in-a-world-in-decline</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Editor-in-Chief of L&#039;Osservatore Romano, Andrea Monda, comments on Christopher Nolan&#039;s recent film The Odyssey.
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic universities offer art as a way of addressing today’s problems</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/catholic-universities-offer-art-as-a-way-of-addressing-todays-problems</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/catholic-universities-offer-art-as-a-way-of-addressing-todays-problems</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An international initiative, Catholic Universities Art Triennial, brings together universities from around the world dedicated to exploring how art plays a role in addressing the most relevant issues in the world today.
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Catholic, universities, offer, art, way, addressing, today’s, problems</media:keywords>
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<title>Following in Jesus’ Footsteps: Capernaum, the Town of Jesus</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/following-in-jesus-footsteps-capernaum-the-town-of-jesus</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/following-in-jesus-footsteps-capernaum-the-town-of-jesus</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr Francesco Patton, OFM, reflects on the city of Capernaum.
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<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Following, Jesus’, Footsteps:, Capernaum, the, Town, Jesus</media:keywords>
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<title>Two relics from Saint Peter&amp;apos;s Basilica arrive in East Flores, Indonesia</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/two-relics-from-saint-peters-basilica-arrive-in-east-flores-indonesia</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/two-relics-from-saint-peters-basilica-arrive-in-east-flores-indonesia</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Father Markus Solo Kewuto brings two relics from St Peter’s Basilica to Lewouran, Indonesia, in the hope of making it a centre of prayer and pilgrimage.
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Two, relics, from, Saint, Peters, Basilica, arrive, East, Flores, Indonesia</media:keywords>
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<title>Christian–Confucian dialogue: Working together to build a more harmonious world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/christianconfucian-dialogue-working-together-to-build-a-more-harmonious-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/christianconfucian-dialogue-working-together-to-build-a-more-harmonious-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, opens the first formal dialogue between the Christian and Confucian traditions. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Christian–Confucian, dialogue:, Working, together, build, more, harmonious, world</media:keywords>
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<title>SIGNIS World Congress 2026: The importance of Media as a means of communication and evangelization</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/signis-world-congress-2026-the-importance-of-media-as-a-means-of-communication-and-evangelization</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/signis-world-congress-2026-the-importance-of-media-as-a-means-of-communication-and-evangelization</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The challenges of contemporary media, the ethical use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence is the theme guiding the SIGNIS congress that brought together communication experts and media outlets from around the world.
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>SIGNIS, World, Congress, 2026:, The, importance, Media, means, communication, and, evangelization</media:keywords>
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<title>Lebanon’s children hit hard by overlapping crises</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/lebanons-children-hit-hard-by-overlapping-crises</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/lebanons-children-hit-hard-by-overlapping-crises</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In recent months, children in Lebanon have been bearing the brunt of the country&#039;s compounded crises, facing alarming rates of casualties, mass displacement, severe food insecurity, and deep psychological trauma.

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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Lebanon’s, children, hit, hard, overlapping, crises</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope to Knights of Columbus: Be prophets of harmony in an age of division</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-knights-of-columbus-be-prophets-of-harmony-in-an-age-of-division</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-knights-of-columbus-be-prophets-of-harmony-in-an-age-of-division</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo urges the Knights of Columbus to be “prophets of harmony” by fostering unity through dialogue, and serving those most in need through works of charity.
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<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Knights, Columbus:, prophets, harmony, age, division</media:keywords>
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<title>Mexican youth urged to embrace missionary vocation with courage</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/mexican-youth-urged-to-embrace-missionary-vocation-with-courage</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/mexican-youth-urged-to-embrace-missionary-vocation-with-courage</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As over 6,000 young Mexican Catholics attend the 15th National Missionary Youth Congress, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, reminds young people that they are called to sail the open sea, not to be locked in an aquarium.
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Youth Social Hackathon concludes with proposals mental health, ecology</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/youth-social-hackathon-concludes-with-proposals-mental-health-ecology</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/youth-social-hackathon-concludes-with-proposals-mental-health-ecology</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Armed with digital blueprints, pitch decks, and a shared urgency for social change, 70 high school students from 12 Catholic schools across Thailand concluded the third season of the MISSION POSSIBLE Youth Social Hackathon.
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Youth, Social, Hackathon, concludes, with, proposals, mental, health, ecology</media:keywords>
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<title>Harmonics of Wisdom: Music as a catalyst for listening with the heart</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/harmonics-of-wisdom-music-as-a-catalyst-for-listening-with-the-heart</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/harmonics-of-wisdom-music-as-a-catalyst-for-listening-with-the-heart</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the Thai coastal retreat of Hua Hin, a glass harp rang in front of 70 high school students who have gathered over the weekend to transform their bold visions into tangible social actions.
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Harmonics, Wisdom:, Music, catalyst, for, listening, with, the, heart</media:keywords>
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<title>Seoul to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/seoul-to-host-first-christianconfucian-colloquium</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/seoul-to-host-first-christianconfucian-colloquium</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue is bringing together Christian and Confucian leaders and scholars to explore how the two traditions can help build a more just, peaceful and humane world.
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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seoul, host, first, Christian–Confucian, colloquium</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope to Cardinal Simoni: No prison can separate a person from God&amp;apos;s love</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-cardinal-simoni-no-prison-can-separate-a-person-from-gods-love</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-cardinal-simoni-no-prison-can-separate-a-person-from-gods-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV sent a message to 97-year-old Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who yesterday morning, Friday 31 July, presided over the Mass at the former prison camp of Spaç, Albania, in memory of those who suffered or lost their lives there. During the communist regime, the Cardinal spent most of his 18-year sentence of forced labour in the camp, where he celebrated Mass in secret.

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<pubDate>Sun, 02 Aug 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Apostolic Nuncio celebrates Mass marking Guam’s Liberation anniversary</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/apostolic-nuncio-celebrates-mass-marking-guams-liberation-anniversary</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/apostolic-nuncio-celebrates-mass-marking-guams-liberation-anniversary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Apostolic Nuncio and Delegate to the Pacific, Archbishop Gábor Pintér, marks Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day by presiding over a Mass, in which he renews Pope Leo&#039;s appeals for peace and disarmament, remembers the sacrifices and suffering of their people during World War II, and brings the Pope&#039;s closeness.
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nicaraguan Parliament introduces reform to extend presidential term</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nicaraguan-parliament-introduces-reform-to-extend-presidential-term</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nicaraguan-parliament-introduces-reform-to-extend-presidential-term</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Nicaragua’s National Assembly plans to approve a constitutional amendment in September extending the renewable presidential term from five to seven years.
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Nicaraguan, Parliament, introduces, reform, extend, presidential, term</media:keywords>
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<title>Fr Romanelli: Gaza&amp;apos;s humanitarian crisis ‘beyond disastrous’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/fr-romanelli-gazas-humanitarian-crisis-beyond-disastrous</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/fr-romanelli-gazas-humanitarian-crisis-beyond-disastrous</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza&#039;s Holy Family Church, appeals for urgent international action as worsening shortages of fuel, transport and basic necessities push the humanitarian crisis in the Strip &quot;beyond disastrous.&quot;
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Romanelli:, Gazas, humanitarian, crisis, ‘beyond, disastrous’</media:keywords>
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<title>Mozambique: &amp;quot;Let us be men and women of reconciliation and peace to build peace&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/mozambique-let-us-be-men-and-women-of-reconciliation-and-peace-to-build-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/mozambique-let-us-be-men-and-women-of-reconciliation-and-peace-to-build-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This is the deep conviction of Sisters Maria do Céu and Amélia Alexandre, Mozambican religious missionaries of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, who, in a recent interview with Vatican News, spoke about ongoing religious formation and the professional training for religious women. The two sisters also had a message for Mozambicans urging their compatriots not to give up in the face of difficulties. They called upon Mozambicans, especially young people,  to embrace peace and reconciliation 
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-like-a-stream-leading-to-its-source-music-leads-us-to-god</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-like-a-stream-leading-to-its-source-music-leads-us-to-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo joins the prayer gathering &#039;Canticle of Peace&#039; at Borgo Laudato si&#039;, in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, together with Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir, made up of children&#039;s voices from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Fr. Faltas: The West Bank bleeds, listen to the Pope&amp;apos;s appeals to stop the violence</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/fr-faltas-the-west-bank-bleeds-listen-to-the-popes-appeals-to-stop-the-violence</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/fr-faltas-the-west-bank-bleeds-listen-to-the-popes-appeals-to-stop-the-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Head of Schools of the Custody of the Holy Land, deplores the situation in the West Bank and issues a warning both to those who fuel the violence and to those &quot;who fail to intervene to stop this endless spiral.&quot; He expresses hope that the elections announced in Israel and Palestine will bring &quot;new balance and genuine justice to both peoples.&quot;
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope calls for renewed negotiations for a just peace in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-calls-for-renewed-negotiations-for-a-just-peace-in-the-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-calls-for-renewed-negotiations-for-a-just-peace-in-the-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to violence in the Holy Land and the Middle East, urging dialogue, diplomacy, and prayers for peace.
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV hails new Maronite Blessed</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-hails-new-maronite-blessed</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-hails-new-maronite-blessed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV praises the beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, praying that the new Blessed&#039;s intercession will bring peace to Lebanon and strengthen Maronite faithful worldwide.
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of wildfires in Europe</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-prays-for-victims-of-wildfires-in-europe</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-prays-for-victims-of-wildfires-in-europe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to those affected by wildfires in France and Spain and calls for prayers for victims and emergency responders. He also recalls the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated on 26 July.
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>AMECEA Bishops commit to a four&#45;year pastoral priority plan for young people in the region</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/amecea-bishops-commit-to-a-four-year-pastoral-priority-plan-for-young-people-in-the-region</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/amecea-bishops-commit-to-a-four-year-pastoral-priority-plan-for-young-people-in-the-region</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have pledged to make young people the Church&#039;s shared pastoral priority for the next four years, while calling on political leaders across the region to end the exploitation of youth 
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ghana: Amnesty International urges authorities to pass the Anti&#45;Witchcraft Accusations Bill</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ghana-amnesty-international-urges-authorities-to-pass-the-anti-witchcraft-accusations-bill</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ghana-amnesty-international-urges-authorities-to-pass-the-anti-witchcraft-accusations-bill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amnesty International Regional Office for West and Central Africa has urged Ghanaian authorities to sign the Anti-Witchcraft Accusations Bill into law, passed in July 2023. In a statement, Amnesty International Regional Manager Elise Cannuel said the Bill was a significant step towards protecting victims of witchcraft accusations. Six years ago, on 23 July 2020, 90-year-old Akua Denteh, accused of being a witch, was lynched to death in Ghana.
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Gallagher: Ukraine’s people inspire hope amid suffering</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-ukraines-people-inspire-hope-amid-suffering</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-ukraines-people-inspire-hope-amid-suffering</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the end of his six-day mission to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher reflects on the resilience of a people &quot;willing to suffer for freedom and peace.&quot; Speaking to Vatican Media, the Holy See&#039;s Secretary for Relations with States recalls those who have &quot;lost everything,&quot; reiterates the Holy See&#039;s commitment to humanitarian efforts and peace, and says Pope Leo XIV takes seriously the invitation to visit Ukraine when the time and circumstances can be &quot;as fruitful as possible.&quot;
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Venezuelan bishops call for reconstruction free from negligence and corruption</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/venezuelan-bishops-call-for-reconstruction-free-from-negligence-and-corruption</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/venezuelan-bishops-call-for-reconstruction-free-from-negligence-and-corruption</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ One month after devastating earthquakes struck northern and central Venezuela, the country&#039;s bishops call for a reconstruction process free from negligence, corruption and political interests, while urging solidarity with survivors and thanking rescuers, volunteers and Pope Leo XIV for their closeness.
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Civilians continue to bear brunt of Gaza conflict</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/civilians-continue-to-bear-brunt-of-gaza-conflict</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/civilians-continue-to-bear-brunt-of-gaza-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Intensifying attacks by the Israeli military have killed and injured dozens of Palestinians in the last week.
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope thanks Italian President for his support of the Church</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-thanks-italian-president-for-his-support-of-the-church</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-thanks-italian-president-for-his-support-of-the-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a telegram marking the Italian President&#039;s 85th birthday, Pope Leo XIV assures Italian President, Sergio Mattarella, of his prayers and entrusts him to the protection of the country&#039;s patron saints, Francis of Assisi and Catherine of Siena.
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<pubDate>Fri, 24 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine: Archbishop Gallagher visits Maidan memorial</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ukraine-archbishop-gallagher-visits-maidan-memorial</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ukraine-archbishop-gallagher-visits-maidan-memorial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the final day of his visit to Ukraine, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher meets President Volodymyr Zelensky and acting Foreign Minister Andrij Sybiha in Kyiv, visits the Maidan memorial, and holds talks with the All-Ukrainian Council of Churches and Religious Organizations.
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US strikes Iran for ninth consecutive night</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/us-strikes-iran-for-ninth-consecutive-night</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/us-strikes-iran-for-ninth-consecutive-night</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump declared on Monday that the latest American strikes had hit Iran &quot;very hard,&quot; casting the assault as retribution for three US servicemen killed in the region in recent days.
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Man and Nature: Fragile Balances&amp;apos; exhibit debuts in Borgo Laudato si’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/man-and-nature-fragile-balances-exhibit-debuts-in-borgo-laudato-si</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/man-and-nature-fragile-balances-exhibit-debuts-in-borgo-laudato-si</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new photography exhibition by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation, organized in collaboration with the John Paul II Youth Foundation, has opened at Borgo Laudato si’ in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo and will remain open to visitors until the end of July.
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for peace at Montecassino Abbey</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-peace-at-montecassino-abbey</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-peace-at-montecassino-abbey</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visits the Abbey of Montecassino and its monastic community and prays at the tomb of St. Benedict “entrusting to him his plea for peace in those regions of the world marked by bloodshed and conflict.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Church leaders urge ethical investment in Eastern Africa</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/church-leaders-urge-ethical-investment-in-eastern-africa</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/church-leaders-urge-ethical-investment-in-eastern-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the lead-up to the 21st AMECEA Plenary Assembly in Nairobi, the “Laudato Sì Movement Africa”, in collaboration with the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa, engaged in a “Strategic Convening/Workshop on Ethical Investment for Catholics” which yielded a declaration urging ethical investment, care for creation, and greater involvement of young people.
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<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Queen Camilla hears Catholic Sisters&amp;apos; witness from the world&amp;apos;s frontlines</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/queen-camilla-hears-catholic-sisters-witness-from-the-worlds-frontlines</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/queen-camilla-hears-catholic-sisters-witness-from-the-worlds-frontlines</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following a meeting with Queen Camilla at Clarence House, representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) share how Catholic Sisters worldwide continue to protect vulnerable women and girls through their work against human trafficking, in conflict zones, and in communities affected by climate change.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East conflict threatens to drive 23 million more children into poverty</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/middle-east-conflict-threatens-to-drive-23-million-more-children-into-poverty</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/middle-east-conflict-threatens-to-drive-23-million-more-children-into-poverty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new UNICEF analysis warns that the global economic shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East could leave more than 23 million additional children at risk of monetary poverty by the end of the year, reversing years of progress and deepening inequality.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishop Shomali: Gaza residents continue to face extreme hardship</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/bishop-shomali-gaza-residents-continue-to-face-extreme-hardship</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/bishop-shomali-gaza-residents-continue-to-face-extreme-hardship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an interview with Vatican News, the Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali, describes the deep humanitarian crisis facing Gaza&#039;s residents, where thousands are living in tents amid the ruins, and explains the Patriarchate&#039;s hope of reopening its school to provide children with an education.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ukraine: Archbishop Gallagher calls for the conditions for a just peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ukraine-archbishop-gallagher-calls-for-the-conditions-for-a-just-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ukraine-archbishop-gallagher-calls-for-the-conditions-for-a-just-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations is in Ukraine until 21 July as the Pope&#039;s envoy for the 35th anniversary of the Renewal of the Structures of the Latin Rite Catholic Church. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Zambia’s Bishops appeal to country’s history of peace ahead of elections</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/zambias-bishops-appeal-to-countrys-history-of-peace-ahead-of-elections</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/zambias-bishops-appeal-to-countrys-history-of-peace-ahead-of-elections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Zambians prepare to vote in the 13 August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Statement urging violence-free, peaceful and civil electoral campaigns and elections.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishop of Almería: Let us be God&amp;apos;s hands for those who suffer</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/bishop-of-almeria-let-us-be-gods-hands-for-those-who-suffer</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/bishop-of-almeria-let-us-be-gods-hands-for-those-who-suffer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Antonio Gómez Cantero reflects on the tragedy of the wildfires in Bédar and Los Gallardos, highlighting the solidarity shown by local residents and the response of the local Church. Amid pain and loss, he calls for hope, care for creation, and a lived faith rooted in community and mercy.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Nobel laureates, experts discuss nuclear war and AI at Borgo Laudato Si</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nobel-laureates-experts-discuss-nuclear-war-and-ai-at-borgo-laudato-si</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nobel-laureates-experts-discuss-nuclear-war-and-ai-at-borgo-laudato-si</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first day of the Global Nobel Laureates Assembly on Artificial Intelligence and Nuclear War kicks off in Borgo Laudato Si’ in Castel Gandolfo on July 14, prompting Nobel winners, experts, university representatives and more to reflect on the biggest challenges affecting our world. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran conflict sees more disruption of key waterway</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/iran-conflict-sees-more-disruption-of-key-waterway</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/iran-conflict-sees-more-disruption-of-key-waterway</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iranian media reports explosions in several parts of the country.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Zuppi begins mission to Ukraine, prays for end to war</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-zuppi-begins-mission-to-ukraine-prays-for-end-to-war</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-zuppi-begins-mission-to-ukraine-prays-for-end-to-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, President of the Italian Bishops’ Conference (CEI), has begun a four-day visit to Ukraine with a stop at the Zakhid-1 detention center in the Lviv region, where prisoners captured while fighting for the Russian army are held. Bringing gifts and a message from Pope Leo XIV, he told them: “The Pope is praying for you” and expressed the hope that they would “soon return home.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pakistan: Interfaith action averts violence against Christian family</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pakistan-interfaith-action-averts-violence-against-christian-family</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pakistan-interfaith-action-averts-violence-against-christian-family</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Religious leaders, local authorities and community networks helped prevent mob violence in Karachi following unproven allegations of Quran desecration, though Christians remain deeply vulnerable.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo at Borgo Laudato si&amp;apos; lunch: &amp;apos;I came with a &amp;apos;hunger&amp;apos; for genuine charity&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-at-borgo-laudato-si-lunch-i-came-with-a-hunger-for-genuine-charity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-at-borgo-laudato-si-lunch-i-came-with-a-hunger-for-genuine-charity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a special &quot;Lunch with the Pope&quot; in Borgo Laudato si&#039; in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo with some 200 poor and socially vulnerable people, Pope Leo XIV says he came with &quot;hunger for justice&quot; and &quot;hunger for genuine charity,&quot; as he invited everyone to build a Church of justice, peace, and love.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/talks-in-oman-show-signs-of-strain-amid-usiran-tensions</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/talks-in-oman-show-signs-of-strain-amid-usiran-tensions</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships.


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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Asia&amp;apos;s Church: Be builders of communion</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-asias-church-be-builders-of-communion</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-asias-church-be-builders-of-communion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a Letter to Cardinal Oswald Gracias, his Special Envoy to the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops&#039; Conferences (FABC), to be held in Jakarta from 20 to 26 July, Pope Leo XIV urges the Church in Asia to place God &quot;on the horizon of our actions and the human person at the center of our decisions,&quot; without fearing &quot;to get our hands dirty at the building site of our time.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Thousands mark 31st anniversary of Srebrenica genocide</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/thousands-mark-31st-anniversary-of-srebrenica-genocide</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/thousands-mark-31st-anniversary-of-srebrenica-genocide</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of people gather near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.

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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marian pilgrimage in Flores inspires care for creation</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/marian-pilgrimage-in-flores-inspires-care-for-creation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/marian-pilgrimage-in-flores-inspires-care-for-creation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bishop of Labuan Bajo on the Indonesian island of Flores launches a weeks-long pilgrimage dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption before the annual Golo Koe Festival in August. This year&#039;s pilgrimage aims to link Marian devotion with ecological responsibility.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal López Romero temporarily steps aside amid investigation</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-lopez-romero-temporarily-steps-aside-amid-investigation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-lopez-romero-temporarily-steps-aside-amid-investigation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Archbishop of Rabat says he has been accused of “inappropriate behaviour toward adult women” and that a preliminary investigation has been opened by the Church. Pending its outcome, he will refrain from public celebrations and pastoral ministry, while asking for prayers for the Diocese, those who are suffering, and himself.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, López, Romero, temporarily, steps, aside, amid, investigation</media:keywords>
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<title>“Nuestras Raíces&amp;quot; (Our Roots) project invites youth to share stories of hope</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nuestras-raices-our-roots-project-invites-youth-to-share-stories-of-hope</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nuestras-raices-our-roots-project-invites-youth-to-share-stories-of-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Ibero-American Network for Popular Culture invites young people to share stories of hope through “Nuestras Raíces&quot; (Our Roots), a project that showcases creative works inspired by experiences of community engagement, solidarity, and social transformation.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Cupich: Synodality is like dancing</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-cupich-synodality-is-like-dancing</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-cupich-synodality-is-like-dancing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a reflection for Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich draws on the traditional Croatian kolo dance as an image of the Church’s synodal journey. He says the Church is called to move from individual performance to collective harmony by listening to the “divine melody” that guides its life and mission.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pan Daijing&amp;apos;s Conciliazione 5 Installation invites visitors to read beyond darkness</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pan-daijings-conciliazione-5-installation-invites-visitors-to-read-beyond-darkness</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pan-daijings-conciliazione-5-installation-invites-visitors-to-read-beyond-darkness</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Chinese artist Pan Daijing&#039;s new installation at Conciliazione 5 invites visitors to discover reading as an immersive journey through silence, perception, and self-discovery beyond the darkness.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Iraqi youth: Be Christ&amp;apos;s light and hope in a wounded world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-iraqi-youth-be-christs-light-and-hope-in-a-wounded-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-iraqi-youth-be-christs-light-and-hope-in-a-wounded-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV encourages young Iraqi Christians gathered in Ankawa to become missionaries of faith, love and hope, urging them to be Christ&#039;s light and peacemakers in a land marked by conflict and instability.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for victims of Venezuela earthquake</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-victims-of-venezuela-earthquake</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-victims-of-venezuela-earthquake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to Venezuela, which has been tragically struck by two powerful earthquakes that have claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The Pope also remembered the recent beatification of Vietnamese priest Francis Xavier Tru’o’ng Bǚu, who was killed out of hatred for the faith.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV will spend summer holidays in July in Castel Gandolfo</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-will-spend-summer-holidays-in-july-in-castel-gandolfo</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-will-spend-summer-holidays-in-july-in-castel-gandolfo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that, beginning on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, the Pope will stay in the town of Castel Gandolfo until July 27 and that all audiences are suspended in this time period.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: May the Church in the US continue to evangelize and serve society</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-may-the-church-in-the-us-continue-to-evangelize-and-serve-society</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-may-the-church-in-the-us-continue-to-evangelize-and-serve-society</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV sends a video-message for the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the United States and encourages the participants to draw from the Eucharist a source of renewal and unity.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Only God&amp;apos;s mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-only-gods-mercy-can-fill-hearts-with-genuine-solidarity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-only-gods-mercy-can-fill-hearts-with-genuine-solidarity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to the Bishop of Lodi, Italy, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the 27th Columbanus Day, Pope Leo emphasizes that only God&#039;s mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity and &quot;enable enemies to extend a hand to one another.&quot; He also recalls his recent pastoral visit to the Lodi area and his tribute to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV greets crowds upon arrival at Castel Gandolfo</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-greets-crowds-upon-arrival-at-castel-gandolfo</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-greets-crowds-upon-arrival-at-castel-gandolfo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, just southeast of Rome, Pope Leo XIV briefly appeared at the balcony of the Apostolic Palace to greet the faithful gathered in Piazza della Libertà. He thanked them for their warm welcome and reaffirmed the importance of coming together as brothers and sisters.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>UNHCR: Pope Leo’s Lampedusa visit a call for shared responsibility</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/unhcr-pope-leos-lampedusa-visit-a-call-for-shared-responsibility</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/unhcr-pope-leos-lampedusa-visit-a-call-for-shared-responsibility</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa, UNHCR Communication Officer Filippo Ungaro says the Pope’s presence offers a powerful reminder that migration must be approached with solidarity, shared responsibility, and an unwavering commitment to the dignity and protection of every human person.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope&amp;apos;s July prayer intention: &amp;apos;for respect for human life&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-july-prayer-intention-for-respect-for-human-life</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-july-prayer-intention-for-respect-for-human-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of July, and invites Catholics to pray &#039;for respect for human life,&#039;  so all may &#039;recognize and protect the unique and unrepeatable value of every human being.&#039;
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Inside Lampedusa&amp;apos;s &amp;quot;hotspot&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/inside-lampedusas-hotspot</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/inside-lampedusas-hotspot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Imad Dalil, Director of Lampedusa&#039;s &quot;hotspot&quot;, describes the work of the Italian Red Cross on the island, which has seen over 180,000 migrants pass through after crossing by boat along the Central Mediterranean route.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lefebvrite priests and lay faithful: Procedure to return to Catholic communion</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/lefebvrite-priests-and-lay-faithful-procedure-to-return-to-catholic-communion</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/lefebvrite-priests-and-lay-faithful-procedure-to-return-to-catholic-communion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith has sent a communication to bishops around the world outlining what must be done to welcome back those who decide to leave the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Pius X following the schismatic act that led to excommunication.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>IOM: Pope Leo’s Lampedusa visit will highlight human dimension of migration</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/iom-pope-leos-lampedusa-visit-will-highlight-human-dimension-of-migration</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/iom-pope-leos-lampedusa-visit-will-highlight-human-dimension-of-migration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The International Organization for Migration (IOM)’s Chief of Mission for Italy and Malta says Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa offers a powerful reminder of the human dignity of migrants and the need for shared responsibility. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: Sts. Peter and Paul embody Church’s unity in diversity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-sts-peter-and-paul-embody-churchs-unity-in-diversity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-sts-peter-and-paul-embody-churchs-unity-in-diversity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Angelus prayer on the Solemnity of Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV says the Holy Apostles were very different in character and upbringing, but the Holy Spirit brought them to unity for the good of the Church.
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic anti&#45;trafficking leaders meet in Thailand to strengthen global response</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/catholic-anti-trafficking-leaders-meet-in-thailand-to-strengthen-global-response</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/catholic-anti-trafficking-leaders-meet-in-thailand-to-strengthen-global-response</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Thailand hosts Catholic anti-trafficking leaders from 23 countries this week as the Talitha Kum network promotes education, grassroots leadership, and international cooperation to combat human trafficking and modern exploitation.
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope thanks those who support his ministry through Peter’s Pence collection</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-thanks-those-who-support-his-ministry-through-peters-pence-collection</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-thanks-those-who-support-his-ministry-through-peters-pence-collection</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, patron saints of Rome, Pope Leo XIV expresses gratitude for the faithful’s support of the Peter’s Pence collection and greets all those who live in the Italian capital.

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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Venezuela rescue efforts continue as 50,000 reported missing</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/venezuela-rescue-efforts-continue-as-50000-reported-missing</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/venezuela-rescue-efforts-continue-as-50000-reported-missing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the wake of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s prayers for the people of Venezuela struck by a succession of deadly earthquakes last week, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock ⁠hit north of the ⁠capital, Caracas, early ⁠on Monday, while ⁠rescue teams continued their fourth day of round-the-clock work in the hope of finding survivors.
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop of Westminster receives pallium: ‘It’s a very powerful sign&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-of-westminster-receives-pallium-its-a-very-powerful-sign</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-of-westminster-receives-pallium-its-a-very-powerful-sign</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Richard Moth was one of the thirty-five men who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with Vatican News, he describes the important symbol of the pallium, outlines his new role as the President of the Catholic Bishops&#039; Conference of England and Wales, and expresses hope to continue dialogue with the Church of England.
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<pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Ryś: The Good Samaritan offers the Church a model for today&amp;apos;s world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-rys-the-good-samaritan-offers-the-church-a-model-for-todays-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-rys-the-good-samaritan-offers-the-church-a-model-for-todays-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś tells the Extraordinary Consistory that the Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the Church its model for proclaiming the Gospel today, calling Christians to recognise both the wounds of modern humanity and the signs of compassion already present in the world.
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See: International community needs to increase efforts to protect children in wars</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-international-community-needs-to-increase-efforts-to-protect-children-in-wars</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-see-international-community-needs-to-increase-efforts-to-protect-children-in-wars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations issues a statement calling states and the international community to further work to protect children and vulnerable people that are affected by conflicts and wars.

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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Consistory: 178 Cardinals take part in the first session with Pope Leo</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/consistory-178-cardinals-take-part-in-the-first-session-with-pope-leo</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/consistory-178-cardinals-take-part-in-the-first-session-with-pope-leo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first session of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Extraordinary Consistory brought together 178 cardinals, who reflected on the world&#039;s growing social, political and spiritual challenges while reaffirming the Church&#039;s mission to foster communion, peace and hope.
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Martin Scorsese on the sense of wonder in filmmaking</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/martin-scorsese-on-the-sense-of-wonder-in-filmmaking</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/martin-scorsese-on-the-sense-of-wonder-in-filmmaking</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On June 25, the Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in Milan, “La Milanesiana,” hosted a tribute to American film director Martin Scorsese, who sent a video message shown at the event, which was attended by Fr. Antonio Spadaro, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Consistory: First day of discussions concludes with a focus on peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/consistory-first-day-of-discussions-concludes-with-a-focus-on-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/consistory-first-day-of-discussions-concludes-with-a-focus-on-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the Paul VI Hall, the second session of the Extraordinary Consistory centered on peace, emphasizing the need to work toward building peace and a &quot;civilization of love.&quot; Many groups also emphasize the need to move beyond the logic of the &quot;just war&quot; doctrine and instead speak of the right to proportionate self-defense.
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<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican releases schedule for Pope’s Consistory with Cardinals</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vatican-releases-schedule-for-popes-consistory-with-cardinals</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vatican-releases-schedule-for-popes-consistory-with-cardinals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will meet with members of the College of Cardinals on June 26-27 for an Extraordinary Consistory focused on the current situation of the Church and the world, the pursuit of peace, and the implementation of the Synod.
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Laypeople and clergy of Russia and Kazakhstan standing for life</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/laypeople-and-clergy-of-russia-and-kazakhstan-standing-for-life</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/laypeople-and-clergy-of-russia-and-kazakhstan-standing-for-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On November 18, 1920, the USSR became the first country in the world to legalize abortion on request. According to Johnston’s Archive, more than 260 million abortions were performed during the 70 years of Soviet rule. The widespread legality and accessibility of the procedure contributed to the emergence of a so-called “abortion culture” within society.
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Koovakad: the concept of fraternity is not utopian idea</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koovakad-the-concept-of-fraternity-is-not-utopian-idea</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-koovakad-the-concept-of-fraternity-is-not-utopian-idea</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his opening address at the conference at the Angelicum on the theme “Building fraternity through dialogue and collaboration,” Cardinal George Koovakad, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, highlights the role of different religious traditions in defending and promoting peace in an increasingly fragmented and polarized world.

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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican Dicastery: A layperson cannot deliver homily at Mass</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vatican-dicastery-a-layperson-cannot-deliver-homily-at-mass</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vatican-dicastery-a-layperson-cannot-deliver-homily-at-mass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments responds to a request made by the German Bishops, denying their petition for a layperson to preach the homily during Mass, even in exceptional cases, stating that the proclamation of the Word in the liturgical celebration is inseparable from the mission received sacramentally.
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Global crises persist in Europe, Africa and Middle East</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/global-crises-persist-in-europe-africa-and-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/global-crises-persist-in-europe-africa-and-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conflicts and humanitarian emergencies continue across the Middle East, Ukraine and Africa.
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<pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-5-in-southern-lebanon-despite-new-ceasefire</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/israeli-strikes-kill-at-least-5-in-southern-lebanon-despite-new-ceasefire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At least five people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks across southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday.


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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Colombians prepare to vote for continuity or change</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/colombians-prepare-to-vote-for-continuity-or-change</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/colombians-prepare-to-vote-for-continuity-or-change</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Continuity or change is the choice for voters throughout Colombia this Sunday, in the second round of the Presidential Election, with one candidate seeking to end six decades of conflict via negotiations, while the other is determined to end all dialogue forthwith. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope in Pavia: St Augustine shows us ‘the need to turn inward’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-in-pavia-st-augustine-shows-us-the-need-to-turn-inward</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-in-pavia-st-augustine-shows-us-the-need-to-turn-inward</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo visits the church where St Augustine is buried, reflecting on pessimism, interiority, and the need to &quot;read the signs of the times&quot;.
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Pavia:, Augustine, shows, ‘the, need, turn, inward’</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope in Pavia: &amp;quot;The city is both a gift and a task&amp;quot;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-in-pavia-the-city-is-both-a-gift-and-a-task</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-in-pavia-the-city-is-both-a-gift-and-a-task</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his pastoral visit to Pavia, Pope Leo urges citizens to take responsibility for the common good, describing the city as both a gift and a task.
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo: St Cabrini&amp;apos;s mission to migrants remains urgent today</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-st-cabrinis-mission-to-migrants-remains-urgent-today</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-st-cabrinis-mission-to-migrants-remains-urgent-today</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a visit to the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Pope Leo XIV recalls her devotion to the Sacred Heart and says her service to migrants remains a model for the Church in today&#039;s world.
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<pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope welcomes US&#45;Iran agreement, calls for mutual trust in Middle East</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-welcomes-us-iran-agreement-calls-for-mutual-trust-in-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-welcomes-us-iran-agreement-calls-for-mutual-trust-in-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV expresses his hopes for peace in the Middle East as the US and Iran prepare to sign an agreement, and appeals for an end to the war in Ukraine.
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Burkina Faso&#45;Niger: Bishops call for strengthening Small Christian Communities</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/burkina-faso-niger-bishops-call-for-strengthening-small-christian-communities</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/burkina-faso-niger-bishops-call-for-strengthening-small-christian-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gathered in Ouagadougou recently, for their plenary assembly, the bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Burkina Faso-Niger (CEB-N) reaffirmed their commitment to peace, the vitality of Small Christian Communities (SCCs), and the renewal of Catholic education.
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Burkina, Faso-Niger:, Bishops, call, for, strengthening, Small, Christian, Communities</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo remembers the late Cardinal Ruini as a wise brother</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-remembers-the-late-cardinal-ruini-as-a-wise-brother</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-remembers-the-late-cardinal-ruini-as-a-wise-brother</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a telegram, Pope Leo XIV offers his condolences for the passing of Cardinal Camillo Ruini, Vicar General Emeritus of the Diocese of Rome and important figure in the Italian Church, expressing his “gratitude to the Lord for the gift of this esteemed man of the Church.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kenya: Bishops lead Inter&#45;diocesan peace and reconciliation Mass</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/kenya-bishops-lead-inter-diocesan-peace-and-reconciliation-mass</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/kenya-bishops-lead-inter-diocesan-peace-and-reconciliation-mass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholic bishops from Kenya&#039;s North Rift region have renewed their call for peace, reconciliation, and social cohesion during an Inter-diocesan Mass celebrated recently, in Chemolingot, Baringo County, an area that has experienced recurring insecurity and intercommunal conflict.
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran and U.S. to open final talks after peace memorandum</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/iran-and-us-to-open-final-talks-after-peace-memorandum</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/iran-and-us-to-open-final-talks-after-peace-memorandum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says negotiations on a final agreement with the United States will begin on Friday.
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<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal You Heung&#45;sik: Korean Peninsula can never give up on peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-you-heung-sik-korean-peninsula-can-never-give-up-on-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-you-heung-sik-korean-peninsula-can-never-give-up-on-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, celebrates Mass to pray for peace and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula, attended by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: God’s grace is freely given and must be shared</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-gods-grace-is-freely-given-and-must-be-shared</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-angelus-gods-grace-is-freely-given-and-must-be-shared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV recalls the abundance of God’s grace and every Christian’s mission to share Christ’s forgiveness with all people.
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo prays for Filipinos affected by massive earthquake</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-filipinos-affected-by-massive-earthquake</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-for-filipinos-affected-by-massive-earthquake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV prays for the dozens of people killed in a recent earthquake in the Philippines, and welcomes new Blesseds into the Church.
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo renews gratitude to God for Apostolic Journey to Spain</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-renews-gratitude-to-god-for-apostolic-journey-to-spain</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-renews-gratitude-to-god-for-apostolic-journey-to-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV renews his appreciation for the people of Spain, especially King Felipe VI, and their welcome and enthusiasm during his Apostolic Journey.
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s World Day of Poor message: The Lord is refuge of the poor</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-world-day-of-poor-message-the-lord-is-refuge-of-the-poor</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-world-day-of-poor-message-the-lord-is-refuge-of-the-poor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV reflects on God as “the refuge of the poor,” urging Christians to rediscover the central place of the poor and examine our commitment to justice, solidarity, and human dignity.
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo in Gran Canaria: ‘Human dignity has no passport’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-in-gran-canaria-human-dignity-has-no-passport</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-in-gran-canaria-human-dignity-has-no-passport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a meeting with migrants and the organisations that rescue and accompany them in Gran Canaria,  Pope Leo urges the world not to grow indifferent to their suffering and calls for legal and safe migration pathways, denounces human trafficking and exploitation, and insists that “human dignity has no passport and does not lose its value when crossing a border.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope in Canary Islands: Remain united through the Cross and the Eucharist</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-in-canary-islands-remain-united-through-the-cross-and-the-eucharist</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-in-canary-islands-remain-united-through-the-cross-and-the-eucharist</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV urged the Church in the Canary Islands to remain united in faith by embracing the Cross, deepening its Eucharistic life, and serving the most vulnerable with solidarity and hope.
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archdiocese of Seoul honors AI scholar Fr Paolo Benanti</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archdiocese-of-seoul-honors-ai-scholar-fr-paolo-benanti</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archdiocese-of-seoul-honors-ai-scholar-fr-paolo-benanti</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Seoul prepares for World Youth Day 2027, a ceremony highlights human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence.
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Listen to the ‘hidden, beating heart of love’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-listen-to-the-hidden-beating-heart-of-love</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-listen-to-the-hidden-beating-heart-of-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At Mass in Gran Canaria, Pope Leo warns against the “clamor of a bombastic, omnipresent and restless ‘I’”, and remembers the migrants who lost their lives attempting to reach the island.
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Highlights of Pope Leo&amp;apos;s pastoral visit to the Canary Islands</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-pastoral-visit-to-the-canary-islands</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-pastoral-visit-to-the-canary-islands</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ We present video highlights of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s pastoral visit to Spain, focusing on Thursday, June 11, when he travelled from Barcelona to Las Palmas De Gran Canaria.
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<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Bishops: In times of polarizations, the Church must be witness of unity in diversity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-bishops-in-times-of-polarizations-the-church-must-be-witness-of-unity-in-diversity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-bishops-in-times-of-polarizations-the-church-must-be-witness-of-unity-in-diversity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Addressing the Bishops of Spain, Pope Leo XIV reminds them that the Church&#039;s strength does not come from resources, &quot;but from the holiness of Her children.&quot; He urges them to persevere on the synodal journey, to remain open to dialogue, to build communities, and to strengthen communion by healing fractures.
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets with abuse victims in Spain</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-meets-with-abuse-victims-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-meets-with-abuse-victims-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his third day in the Spanish capital of Madrid, Pope Leo XIV holds a private meeting with victims of abuse by members of the clergy in Spain.
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope in Madrid: Tear down walls that divide and become builders of peace</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-in-madrid-tear-down-walls-that-divide-and-become-builders-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-in-madrid-tear-down-walls-that-divide-and-become-builders-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a prayer service at Madrid&#039;s Cathedral of Our Lady of Almudena, Pope Leo XIV, on his Apostolic Journey to Spain, urged Christians to tear down the walls that divide people and to become builders of communion, harmony, peace and reconciliation.
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Bear witness to the joy of the Gospel in unity and diversity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-bear-witness-to-the-joy-of-the-gospel-in-unity-and-diversity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-bear-witness-to-the-joy-of-the-gospel-in-unity-and-diversity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At a meeting with the Archdiocesan community of Madrid in the city’s Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, the Pope reflects on Baptism, synodality and evangelisation, drawing on testimonies from across the diocesan community.
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Day three in Spain: Today the Church in Madrid scored an unforgettable goal</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/day-three-in-spain-today-the-church-in-madrid-scored-an-unforgettable-goal</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/day-three-in-spain-today-the-church-in-madrid-scored-an-unforgettable-goal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On his last full day in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV completes a busy schedule as he makes a historic visit to Spain’s Parliament, meets with victims of abuse, prays at the Cathedral of Almudena, and spends an evening with about 80,000 people from the Archdiocese of Madrid. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo’s Magnifica humanitas and the “rejected stones” of our time</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leos-magnifica-humanitas-and-the-rejected-stones-of-our-time</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leos-magnifica-humanitas-and-the-rejected-stones-of-our-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Humanitarian development aid expert and diplomat, Dr. Daniel Solymári, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas as a powerful social and synodal appeal to see the world from the perspective of the poor, refugees, war victims. He also highlights how the text calls to place justice, fraternity, and peace at the heart of public life.
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>News from the Orient &#45; 5th June 2026</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/news-from-the-orient-5th-june-2026</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/news-from-the-orient-5th-june-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient, we look at the role of Lebanon&#039;s Beaufort Castle over the centuries.
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Madrid: Awaiting Pope Leo’s arrival and a revitalization of the faith</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/madrid-awaiting-pope-leos-arrival-and-a-revitalization-of-the-faith</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/madrid-awaiting-pope-leos-arrival-and-a-revitalization-of-the-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fifteen years after Pope Benedict XVI’s World Youth Day in Madrid, Pope Leo XIV travels to the same city, where people hope for encouragement and a revitalization of the country&#039;s faith.
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Bo: The Pope made us feel that Myanmar is not forgotten</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-bo-the-pope-made-us-feel-that-myanmar-is-not-forgotten</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-bo-the-pope-made-us-feel-that-myanmar-is-not-forgotten</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bishops of Myanmar are in Rome for their ad limina visits. Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon and President of the Catholic Bishops&#039; Conference of Myanmar, speaks to Vatican News about their meeting with Pope Leo XIV and the situation in the country. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope scheduled to meet with abuse victims during visit to Spain</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-scheduled-to-meet-with-abuse-victims-during-visit-to-spain</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-scheduled-to-meet-with-abuse-victims-during-visit-to-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The director of the Holy See Press Office, Matteo Bruni, has confirmed the meeting organized by the local Church, explaining that further details will be given soon with the respect for the privacy of the victims.
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<pubDate>Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican announces theme for 2026 World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/vatican-announces-theme-for-2026-world-day-of-prayer-for-the-care-of-creation</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/vatican-announces-theme-for-2026-world-day-of-prayer-for-the-care-of-creation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces the theme chosen by Pope Leo XIV for the 2026 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, held on September 1, as &quot;They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4).

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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints lay woman Prefect of Dicastery for Communication</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-lay-woman-prefect-of-dicastery-for-communication</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-lay-woman-prefect-of-dicastery-for-communication</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Currently President and COO of EWTN News, Maria Montserrat Alvarado will succeed Paolo Ruffini in November, continuing the path of reform and renewal initiated by Pope Francis.
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<title>Pope&amp;apos;s June prayer intention: &amp;apos;for the values of sports&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-june-prayer-intention-for-the-values-of-sports</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/popes-june-prayer-intention-for-the-values-of-sports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of June, and invites Catholics to pray &#039;for the values of sports,&#039; that all sport may promote peace, fraternity and communion.
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope establishes Foundation to implement Vatican agrivoltaic project</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-establishes-foundation-to-implement-vatican-agrivoltaic-project</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-establishes-foundation-to-implement-vatican-agrivoltaic-project</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The “Fratello Sole” Foundation will promote, as envisioned in Pope Francis’ 2024 Motu Proprio of the same name, a “transition toward a sustainable development model.” The new installation will provide energy both to the Radio Vatican transmission center and to Vatican City State. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Tech expert: People are in need of moral leadership on AI</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/tech-expert-people-are-in-need-of-moral-leadership-on-ai</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/tech-expert-people-are-in-need-of-moral-leadership-on-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Eli Pariser, an American tech expert and entrepreneur, reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnifica humanitas, highlighting its reach in the tech world, and how we can still build AI that serves humanity.
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<pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Magnifica Humanitas: Professor Lushombo shares insights on AI and social justice in Africa</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/magnifica-humanitas-professor-lushombo-shares-insights-on-ai-and-social-justice-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/magnifica-humanitas-professor-lushombo-shares-insights-on-ai-and-social-justice-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Professor Léocadie Wabo Lushombo, a Congolese theologian based at the Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University in Berkeley, United States, has emphasised that the civilization of love highlighted by Pope Leo XIV in his first encyclical, Magnifica Humanita, invites active participation and discussion grounded in love, with the goal of reducing inequalities in society.
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Charismatic Renewal: Let Spirit lead you to communion, charity, mission</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-charismatic-renewal-let-spirit-lead-you-to-communion-charity-mission</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-charismatic-renewal-let-spirit-lead-you-to-communion-charity-mission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Meeting with members of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal for the first time since the beginning of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the movement&#039;s spiritual foundations and encourages its members to place their gifts at the service of the whole Church.
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Villa Nazareth: May it be a forge of Christian thought</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-to-villa-nazareth-may-it-be-a-forge-of-christian-thought</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-to-villa-nazareth-may-it-be-a-forge-of-christian-thought</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo welcomes the Villa Nzareth community to the Vatican and encourages its members to persevere in offering intellectual, moral, and financial support to young people who “need light and guidance, especially in order to achieve unity between mind and spirit, between faith, study, profession, and life.” 
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>World Bank official: Development is stalling where the world&amp;apos;s poorest need it most</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/world-bank-official-development-is-stalling-where-the-worlds-poorest-need-it-most</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/world-bank-official-development-is-stalling-where-the-worlds-poorest-need-it-most</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As international cooperation faces growing strain, the World Bank&#039;s Vice President for Development Finance, Aki Nishio, warns that development progress is becoming increasingly uneven, with some of the world&#039;s poorest countries left behind by the combined impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, declining aid, conflict and climate change.
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo at Rosary: Even in times of conflict, peace is possible</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-at-rosary-even-in-times-of-conflict-peace-is-possible</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-at-rosary-even-in-times-of-conflict-peace-is-possible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ To close the Marian month, Pope Leo XIV prays a Rosary for peace at the Grotto of Lourdes in the Vatican Gardens, urging everyone to make the daily commitment to achieve peace, which is “possible when we choose to listen to the cry of those deprived of it.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Audience: Liturgical tradition and renewal drive evangelization</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-audience-liturgical-tradition-and-renewal-drive-evangelization</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-audience-liturgical-tradition-and-renewal-drive-evangelization</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II&#039;s 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium, and emphasizes the importance of liturgical progress that also preserves sound tradition.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV decries recent intensification of attacks in Ukraine</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-decries-recent-intensification-of-attacks-in-ukraine</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-decries-recent-intensification-of-attacks-in-ukraine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace following the latest Russian attacks on Ukraine, stressing that war does not solve problems; it worsens them, for “wherever missiles and drones fall, hopes also collapse; homes and places of worship are destroyed, and innocent lives are shattered.” 

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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV receives Prime Minister of Spain in the Vatican</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-receives-prime-minister-of-spain-in-the-vatican</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-receives-prime-minister-of-spain-in-the-vatican</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Apostolic Journey to Spain in June, Pope Leo XIV receives the Prime Minister of Spain, Pedro Sánchez Pérez-Castejón, in the Vatican.
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope establishes commission to relaunch ‘House for the Relief of Suffering’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-establishes-commission-to-relaunch-house-for-the-relief-of-suffering</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-establishes-commission-to-relaunch-house-for-the-relief-of-suffering</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV signs a chirograph creating a new steering commission to relaunch the House for the Relief of Suffering Foundation, established in the Italian city of San Giovanni Rotondo by Saint Pio of Pietrelcina. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Scores of civilians die in Lebanon in intensified Israeli strikes</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/scores-of-civilians-die-in-lebanon-in-intensified-israeli-strikes</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/scores-of-civilians-die-in-lebanon-in-intensified-israeli-strikes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli air attacks kill at least two people in southern Lebanon’s Tyre district as it expandes its operations across the war-battered country. The attacks come in the wake of intense bombing on Tuesday as the IDF  pounds Lebanon with more than 120 air strikes.

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<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gaza&amp;apos;s battle with rising infectious disease risks</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/gazas-battle-with-rising-infectious-disease-risks</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/gazas-battle-with-rising-infectious-disease-risks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Civilians in Gaza continue to face daily violence and the spread of infectious disease – all being made worse by blockages of essential medical supplies.

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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Highlights of Pope Leo’s visit to Acerra</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-visit-to-acerra</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/highlights-of-pope-leos-visit-to-acerra</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The joy of the people of Acerra, in Italy&#039;s southern Campania region, for Pope Leo XIV&#039;s visit to their wounded land, was manifested throughout the morning as he met with clergy and residents who brought gifts, smiles and music wherever he went. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope on Pentecost: The Paraclete enlightens minds and protects us</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-on-pentecost-the-paraclete-enlightens-minds-and-protects-us</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-on-pentecost-the-paraclete-enlightens-minds-and-protects-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV reflected on how the Holy Spirit continues to work wonders in our lives, saying that by enlightening minds and instilling new vitality in our hearts, the Paraclete “transfigures history, opening it to salvation, which is the gift that the Lord offers to everyone.”
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo prays the Spirit may help build a fraternal world where peace reigns</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-the-spirit-may-help-build-a-fraternal-world-where-peace-reigns</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-prays-the-spirit-may-help-build-a-fraternal-world-where-peace-reigns</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Regina Caeli, the Pope urged everyone to invoke the Holy Spirit, who opens the doors to faith and encourages the Church to be “welcoming and hospitable to all.” And may the Holy Spirit help us overcome “resistance, selfishness, mistrust, and prejudice,” allowing fraternity to flourish.
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope prays for Christians in China and Middle East</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-prays-for-christians-in-china-and-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-prays-for-christians-in-china-and-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the Regina Caeli prayer, Pope Leo XIV entrusts Chinese Christians to the Virgin Mary, praying that they might be witnesses of “hope and peace.” The Pope’s thoughts also turn to those suffering from the conflict in the Holy Land. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope: Church’s lay leaders must foster openness and communion</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-churchs-lay-leaders-must-foster-openness-and-communion</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-churchs-lay-leaders-must-foster-openness-and-communion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV encourages leaders of ecclesial movements and lay associations to guide those under their care with discernment and transparency, so that they may remain open to the world and grounded in communion.
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nigeria: Bishop Badejo echoes Pope Leo’s call for responsible engagement with digital media</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nigeria-bishop-badejo-echoes-pope-leos-call-for-responsible-engagement-with-digital-media</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nigeria-bishop-badejo-echoes-pope-leos-call-for-responsible-engagement-with-digital-media</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the International Communication Conference at Rome’s Pontifical Urbaniana University on “Preserving human voices and faces” got underway on Thursday, 21 May, Nigeria’s Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Diocese of Oyo has reiterated Pope Leo XIV’s message for communication that does not alienate.
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Analysing AI&amp;apos;s impact on media, communities and inequalities</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/analysing-ais-impact-on-media-communities-and-inequalities</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/analysing-ais-impact-on-media-communities-and-inequalities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The conference “Preserving Human Voices and Faces,” organized by the Dicastery for Communications and inspired by Pope Leo’s message for the World Day of Social Communication, brings together international academics, tech experts, journalists and more to discuss the impact of AI on relationships, the media, societies and communities. 

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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>COMECE outlines a vision for Europe’s future against populism and wars</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/comece-outlines-a-vision-for-europes-future-against-populism-and-wars</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/comece-outlines-a-vision-for-europes-future-against-populism-and-wars</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking at a press conference at Vatican Radio headquarters, the presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) reflected on their meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday morning and on presenting him with a proposal for a new edition of “Rethinking Europe” for fall 2027.
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Think, collaborate, learn: How to preserve our humanity in the time of AI</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/think-collaborate-learn-how-to-preserve-our-humanity-in-the-time-of-ai</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/think-collaborate-learn-how-to-preserve-our-humanity-in-the-time-of-ai</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Key speakers at the afternoon session of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Vatican paint a sobering picture of what could be a dystopian future for humanity as AI increasingly shapes our reality. They also convey hope and optimism as men and women of goodwill are called to take action in the service of the common good.
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<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical Magnifica humanitas to be published May 25</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xivs-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-to-be-published-may-25</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xivs-first-encyclical-magnifica-humanitas-to-be-published-may-25</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica humanitas, on preserving the human person in the age of artificial intelligence, will be released on May 25. A presentation event with the Pope and various speakers is scheduled for the same day at the Vatican.
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope praises Catholic Extension Society for bringing Christ to remote communities</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-praises-catholic-extension-society-for-bringing-christ-to-remote-communities</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-praises-catholic-extension-society-for-bringing-christ-to-remote-communities</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo welcomes members of the Board of Governors of The Catholic Extension Society to the Vatican, thanking them for over a century of missionary service to poorer Catholic communities in the United States, Cuba, and Puerto Rico.
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to Catholicos Aram I: &amp;apos;I pray daily for the people of Lebanon&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-to-catholicos-aram-i-i-pray-daily-for-the-people-of-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-to-catholicos-aram-i-i-pray-daily-for-the-people-of-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ His Holiness Aram I, Catholicos of the Armenian Apostolic Church – See of Cilicia, paid a visit to the Holy Father in the Vatican on Monday, marking the first official visit of the Catholicos to Pope Leo. In Pope Leo&#039;s address, he expressed his daily prayers for the people of Lebanon and his &#039;deep concern&#039; for them and the Churches of the Middle East.
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Canadian university launches new Institute dedicated to Pope Francis</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/canadian-university-launches-new-institute-dedicated-to-pope-francis</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/canadian-university-launches-new-institute-dedicated-to-pope-francis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dr Peter Meehan, President of St Jerome’s University in Ontario, Canada, speaks to Vatican News about the new Pope Francis Institute, which aims to keep the pastoral and intellectual legacy of the late Pope alive. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Malaysia’s Cardinal Francis: Asian diversity is an asset, not a threat</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/malaysias-cardinal-francis-asian-diversity-is-an-asset-not-a-threat</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/malaysias-cardinal-francis-asian-diversity-is-an-asset-not-a-threat</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Sebastian Francis, Archbishop of Penang in Malaysia, speaks to Vatican News about the &quot;vibrant&quot; Church in the region, and warns against adopting a ‘minority complex’.  
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<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Nuncio to Ukraine: Heavy attacks suggest no intention to end war</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/nuncio-to-ukraine-heavy-attacks-suggest-no-intention-to-end-war</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/nuncio-to-ukraine-heavy-attacks-suggest-no-intention-to-end-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, describes the particularly intense Russian bombings of Ukraine on May 13–14, condemning attacks on humanitarian workers, which he said were &quot;deliberately targeted so that the population does not receive aid.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pakistani bishops voice hope and concerns during ad limina visit</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pakistani-bishops-voice-hope-and-concerns-during-ad-limina-visit</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During their ad limina visit to the Vatican, Pakistan’s bishops shared the hopes and hardships of the Church in their country. Bishop Samson Shukardin speaks of challenges including discrimination, blasphemy accusations, and forced conversions, while expressing hope for equal rights and a stronger future for Christians in Pakistan.
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Preserving Human Voices and Faces’: International Conference on AI at Urbaniana University</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/preserving-human-voices-and-faces-international-conference-on-ai-at-urbaniana-university</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/preserving-human-voices-and-faces-international-conference-on-ai-at-urbaniana-university</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The event, organised by the Dicastery for Communication in collaboration with the Dicastery for Culture and Education and the John XXIII Foundation, is set to take place on 21 May. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope commends Cardinal Tscherrig‘s witness of hope at Funeral Mass</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-commends-cardinal-tscherrigs-witness-of-hope-at-funeral-mass</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-commends-cardinal-tscherrigs-witness-of-hope-at-funeral-mass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the funeral Mass for Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig in St Peter’s Basilica on Friday, 15 May 2026,  Pope Leo XIV reflects on the late Cardinal’s decades of diplomatic and pastoral service to the Holy See and upholds his witness of Christian hope.

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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Undivided Heart‘: Carmen Hernández on mission and virginity</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/undivided-heart-carmen-hernandez-on-mission-and-virginity</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/undivided-heart-carmen-hernandez-on-mission-and-virginity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Josefina Ramón Berna’s “Undivided Heart – Mission and Virginity in Carmen Hernández” is released in English and French. A release symbolically linked to May 8th, the day of the Supplication of Pompeii and the commemoration of the origins of the Neocatechumenal Way.
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<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>13 May 1981: The day the attack on John Paul II shocked the world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/13-may-1981-the-day-the-attack-on-john-paul-ii-shocked-the-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/13-may-1981-the-day-the-attack-on-john-paul-ii-shocked-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ 45 years from the attack on Saint John Paul II during a General Audience in St Peter’s Square, the memory of the event continues to be linked to themes of prayer, forgiveness, and trust in God reflected in the words of the Pope and his successors.
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo remembers Cardinal Tscherrig and his great love for the Church</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-remembers-cardinal-tscherrig-and-his-great-love-for-the-church</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-remembers-cardinal-tscherrig-and-his-great-love-for-the-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo sends his condolences for the passing of Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, who died Tuesday at the age of 79, expressing &#039;gratitude for his faithful service as a papal representative in various countries and later as a member of several Dicasteries of the Holy See&#039; and calling him a &#039;minister of the Gospel&#039; who loved the Church.
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Gallagher: Vatican diplomacy has served peace for centuries</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-vatican-diplomacy-has-served-peace-for-centuries</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/archbishop-gallagher-vatican-diplomacy-has-served-peace-for-centuries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Cape Verde for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See, Archbishop Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, delivers a speech in which he explores the working methods of papal diplomacy. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>University students in Rome prepare for a visit from Pope Leo</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/university-students-in-rome-prepare-for-a-visit-from-pope-leo</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/university-students-in-rome-prepare-for-a-visit-from-pope-leo</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On May 14, the Pope will visit the Sapienza University of Rome.  Students preparing to welcome him share their experience in the University Chapel — a place that has become like family, especially for those from outside Rome. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>The enduring commitment of religious congregations to South Sudan’s recovery</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/the-enduring-commitment-of-religious-congregations-to-south-sudans-recovery</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/the-enduring-commitment-of-religious-congregations-to-south-sudans-recovery</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In 2008, religious congregations established “Solidarity with South Sudan” as a joint effort in response to a plea from the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference. The goal was to tackle urgent educational, health, and pastoral challenges that emerged after many years of war. Their efforts gained momentum after an exploratory visit in 2006, laying the groundwork for tangible support. The question on everyone’s lips: How do you build in a place that had lost almost everything?
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<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See’s 2nd Pavilion inaugurated at Venice Biennale</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-sees-2nd-pavilion-inaugurated-at-venice-biennale</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-sees-2nd-pavilion-inaugurated-at-venice-biennale</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See inaugurates the second venue of its Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, inspired by Saint Hildegard of Bingen and centred on contemplation, silence and listening as pathways to spiritual and human renewal.
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Never instrumentalize God for military, economic, or political gain</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-never-instrumentalize-god-for-military-economic-or-political-gain</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-never-instrumentalize-god-for-military-economic-or-political-gain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Addressing representatives of Muslim communities of Senegal, Pope Leo XIV called for religions to work together toward peace and warned against instrumentalizing God for military, economic, or political gain.
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo receives the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-receives-the-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-haiti</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-receives-the-prime-minister-of-the-republic-of-haiti</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV receives the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, in the Vatican on Saturday.
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ihab Hassan: ‘No accountability’ over attacks on Palestinian Christians</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/ihab-hassan-no-accountability-over-attacks-on-palestinian-christians</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/ihab-hassan-no-accountability-over-attacks-on-palestinian-christians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Human rights activist Ihab Hassan speaks to Vatican News about the “impunity” with which Israeli settlers are able to carry out attacks on Palestinians, and introduces the new ‘Save West Bank Christians’ initiative. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ihab, Hassan:, ‘No, accountability’, over, attacks, Palestinian, Christians</media:keywords>
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<title>Hormuz disruption persists, trade costs rise</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/hormuz-disruption-persists-trade-costs-rise</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/hormuz-disruption-persists-trade-costs-rise</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ US President Donald Trump says a ceasefire is still in place with Iran, despite a clash between Iran and US naval destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz, for which both sides blamed the other. Meanwhile, international trade is continuing to suffer from the massive disruption caused by the closure of the Strait.


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<pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Gaza&amp;apos;s parish priest: &amp;apos;Pope Leo encourages us to have hope&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/gazas-parish-priest-pope-leo-encourages-us-to-have-hope</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/gazas-parish-priest-pope-leo-encourages-us-to-have-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, speaks to Vatican News about the message of closeness he received from Pope Leo XIV, saying that Holy Father’s words are always an encouragement &#039;to keep moving forward and doing good.&#039;
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV video&#45;calls priests in southern Lebanon</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-video-calls-priests-in-southern-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-video-calls-priests-in-southern-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his audience with the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Pope Leo video-calls about ten priests from the southern regions of Lebanon and encourages them and assures them of his prayers. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>As 28 recruits sworn in, Pope thanks Swiss Guard for their service</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/as-28-recruits-sworn-in-pope-thanks-swiss-guard-for-their-service</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/as-28-recruits-sworn-in-pope-thanks-swiss-guard-for-their-service</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo attends the swearing-in ceremony for the Swiss Guard’s 28 new recruits, and expresses his &quot;esteem and gratitude&quot; for their work. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: Holy See’s position on peace and disarmament is firm</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-parolin-holy-sees-position-on-peace-and-disarmament-is-firm</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-parolin-holy-sees-position-on-peace-and-disarmament-is-firm</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to questions on U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio&#039;s visit to the Vatican, dialogue with U.S. President Donald Trump, and on German Bishops.
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>“Free under Grace,” a book to get to know Prevost in dialogue with the world</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/free-under-grace-a-book-to-get-to-know-prevost-in-dialogue-with-the-world</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/free-under-grace-a-book-to-get-to-know-prevost-in-dialogue-with-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The book “Free under Grace,” which brings together speeches, homilies, messages, and letters of Father Robert Francis Prevost when he was Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine, published by the Vatican Publishing House, was presented at the Patristic Institute Augustinianum in Rome. It was presented to Pope Leo XIV on the eve of its release in Italian, and will be released in English and many other languages in the months to come.
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<pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Mozambique Bishop appeals for solidarity after church set on fire by jihadists</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/mozambique-bishop-appeals-for-solidarity-after-church-set-on-fire-by-jihadists</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/mozambique-bishop-appeals-for-solidarity-after-church-set-on-fire-by-jihadists</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Jihadists have attacked another parish in Mozambique, in the province of Cabo Delgado. Bishop Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo calls for international solidarity, saying that &quot;for nine years churches and chapels have been destroyed and burned.”
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV receives first copy of book “Free under Grace”</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-receives-first-copy-of-book-free-under-grace</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-leo-xiv-receives-first-copy-of-book-free-under-grace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first copy of the book in Italian, available from Monday, May 4, has been presented to the Pope. The volume contains his writings from when he served as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine.
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Pope remembers journalists who lost their lives due to violence and wars</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-remembers-journalists-who-lost-their-lives-due-to-violence-and-wars</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Recalling the annual World Press Freedom Day celebrated on May 3rd, Pope Leo XIV remembers the many journalists and reporters who have become victims due to wars and violence.
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Regina Caeli: ‘Anticipate heaven on earth’</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-at-regina-caeli-anticipate-heaven-on-earth</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-at-regina-caeli-anticipate-heaven-on-earth</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Regina Caeli prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo says that faith “frees our hearts from the anxiety of having and achieving”, and calls on Christians to &quot;reveal to all that fraternity and peace are our calling.”
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>50 years on, Pope remembers victims of deadly Italian earthquake</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/50-years-on-pope-remembers-victims-of-deadly-italian-earthquake</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/50-years-on-pope-remembers-victims-of-deadly-italian-earthquake</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the 50th anniversary of the Friuli earthquake, which killed some 1,000 people and left over 150,000 homeless, Pope Leo prays that &quot;the memory of this tragic event&quot; will inspire a &quot;renewed commitment to the values of fraternity and charity.” 
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<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>DR Congo: Sacred Heart of Jesus Sisters serving people with HIV/AIDS</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/dr-congo-sacred-heart-of-jesus-sisters-serving-people-with-hivaids</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/dr-congo-sacred-heart-of-jesus-sisters-serving-people-with-hivaids</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In Kinshasa, the heart of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus carry out a crucial mission: restoring the dignity of people affected by HIV/AIDS. This illness is still a profoundly painful reality that intimately wounds many lives.
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope&amp;apos;s May prayer intention: &amp;apos;That everyone might have food&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/popes-may-prayer-intention-that-everyone-might-have-food</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of May, and invites Catholics to pray that everyone might have food, as he highlights how millions of brothers and sisters continue to suffer from hunger while so much food is wasted.
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See warns nuclear deterrence heightens global risk</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/holy-see-warns-nuclear-deterrence-heightens-global-risk</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/holy-see-warns-nuclear-deterrence-heightens-global-risk</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Calling for disarmament and multilateral engagement, the Holy See warns that nuclear deterrence, arsenal modernisation, and AI-driven military systems are increasing the danger of catastrophic miscalculation.

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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>A call by the Church of Jerusalem in the present time</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/a-call-by-the-church-of-jerusalem-in-the-present-time</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/a-call-by-the-church-of-jerusalem-in-the-present-time</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Father Rifat Badar, a Jordanian priest with the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, reflects on the significance and indications given by Cardinal Pizzaballa in his pastoral letter addressed to the Patriarchate, which spans several geographic locations, including Jordan, Palestine, Israel, and Cyprus.
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bahrain: Celebrations mark 800 years from death of St Francis</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/bahrain-celebrations-mark-800-years-from-death-of-st-francis</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/bahrain-celebrations-mark-800-years-from-death-of-st-francis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A series of initiatives will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi&#039;s death. A statement from the Embassy of Italy in Manama, in collaboration with &quot;This is Bahrain&quot;, reveals the intention to underscore “a commitment to dialogue, coexistence, and respect for diversity.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope blesses cornerstone of new Gemelli Hospital Heart Centre</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-blesses-cornerstone-of-new-gemelli-hospital-heart-centre</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV blesses the cornerstone of the Gemelli Hospital&#039;s new “Pope Francis Heart Centre,&quot; expressing his hope that the hospital’s mission may remain rooted in human and Christian formation as well as medical excellence.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
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<title>Cardinal Pizzaballa: Jerusalem is called to heal the world’s wounds</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/cardinal-pizzaballa-jerusalem-is-called-to-heal-the-worlds-wounds</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/cardinal-pizzaballa-jerusalem-is-called-to-heal-the-worlds-wounds</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a new pastoral letter, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem reflects on the war in the Holy Land, saying that the conflict has “brought one era to a close and opened another, doing so in the worst possible way.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UN–EU assessment says Gaza set back 77 years</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/uneu-assessment-says-gaza-set-back-77-years</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A UN - European Union joint warning says that human development across Gaza has been set back by a staggering 77 years.


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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Antilles Bishops bring Caribbean realities to heart of Universal Church</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/antilles-bishops-bring-caribbean-realities-to-heart-of-universal-church</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference describes the bishops’ ad limina visit to Rome as a vital moment of communion with the universal Church and an opportunity to share the Caribbean’s pastoral realities.
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:00:05 +0000</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Pontifical diplomacy at the service of peace, truth and justice</title>
<link>https://catholics.news/pope-pontifical-diplomacy-at-the-service-of-peace-truth-and-justice</link>
<guid>https://catholics.news/pope-pontifical-diplomacy-at-the-service-of-peace-truth-and-justice</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Visiting the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the figure of the pontifical diplomatic priest: a messenger of peace, called to defend the entire human family, not only the Catholic community.
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