Category: News
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Nine-Year-Old War Survivor Roman Oleksiv Meets Pope Francis for Third Time By Salvatore Cernuzio
VATICAN CITY, Feb. 3, 2025 – Nine-year-old Roman Oleksiv, a young Ukrainian war survivor, met Pope Francis for the third time at the Vatican, accompanied by representatives of “Alliance Unbroken Kids,” an initiative dedicated to supporting children affected by war. Roman was just seven years old when Russian Kalibr missiles struck Vinnytsia, Ukraine, on July…
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Pope Francis to Write Apostolic Exhortation on Children’s Rights
Vatican City, February 3, 2025 – Pope Francis has announced his intention to write an Apostolic Exhortation dedicated to children, underscoring the global responsibility to safeguard their rights. The announcement came as the first-ever International Summit on Children’s Rights concluded at the Apostolic Palace in Vatican City, attended by religious leaders, advocates, and representatives of…
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Fr. Luciano Felloni, Beloved Priest and Digital Evangelist, Passes Away at 51
The Catholic Church in the Philippines mourns the passing of Fr. Luciano Felloni, a beloved priest, vlogger, and advocate for the marginalized, who died on Sunday at the age of 51 following a brief battle with cancer. The Diocese of Novaliches confirmed his passing in a statement, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of one…
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🎶 PURIHI’T PASALAMATAN: The Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ Liturgical Music Songwriting Competition 🎶
The Jesuit Music Ministry (JMM) proudly announces a landmark competition honoring Fr. Eduardo Hontiveros, SJ, the “Father of Filipino Liturgical Music.” PURIHI’T PASALAMATAN seeks to inspire a new generation of composers to create original liturgical music in the vernacular, strengthening the connection between Filipino faith and culture through sacred music. 📝 Open to all Filipino…
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Standing with the Voiceless: A Testament to Courage and Truth
by Leonard Francisco Yesterday, a dedicated group of volunteers came together to support the families of extrajudicial killing (#EJK) victims, organizing activities aimed at fostering hope and resilience. These families, displaced from their homes for security reasons, face not only the trauma of their loss but also the exploitation of their stories by those seeking…
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On the Ground: Stories of the EJK Victims (Trailer)
with Ugat Foundation_Volunteers History holds moments of joy and pain, many of which fade from memory or are passed down as half-truths. Some stories, however, remain etched in the hearts of those who lived them—filled with tears and unanswered questions. This glimpse will take you back to uncover the hidden truths, the unspoken struggles, and…
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Palestinians React to Gaza Ceasefire Announcement
Palestinians react to news of a ceasefire deal with Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip. (Photo: Vatican News) By Vatican News January 16, 2025 WORLD | Israel | Palestine | Diplomacy | Qatar | United States Gaza Ceasefire Announced Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani has announced a ceasefire agreement between Israel…
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Full Text: Pope Francis’ Homily at Manila Cathedral
Pope Francis delivers his homily during Mass at the Manila Cathedral on Jan. 16, 2015. (Photo: Roy Lagarde) By Pope FrancisJanuary 16, 2015 Manila, Philippines MANILA— Below is the full text of Pope Francis’ homily during the Mass with bishops, priests, and consecrated persons at the Manila Cathedral on January 16, 2015: “Do you love…
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Cuban Government Announces Release of 553 Prisoners Through Mediation of Pope Francis
Pope Francis meets with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel on June 20, 2023, at the Vatican. (Photo: Vatican Media) By Walter Sánchez SilvaCatholic News AgencyJanuary 16, 2025 The Cuban government has announced the release of 553 prisoners as part of an initiative facilitated by Pope Francis, aligning with the spirit of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025.…
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Israeli Strikes Intensify in Gaza Amid Ceasefire Negotiations
Israeli attacks on Gaza have surged as ceasefire negotiations, mediated by Qatar with involvement from the US and Egypt, reportedly approach a breakthrough. Over 61 Palestinians were killed on Tuesday alone, with the total death toll since October 7, 2023, surpassing 46,600, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry. The strikes have displaced thousands and left many…
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