Tag: Vatican News
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Bishop of Goma, DRC: Military Action is Not the Solution
By Christian Losambe, SJ and Kielce Gussie Tensions and conflict continue to escalate in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) as clashes persist between government forces and the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. Despite numerous failed peace negotiations, Bishop Willy Ngumbi Ngengele of Goma has emphasized that military action is not a viable solution and has…
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EU Bishops: Ukraine’s Struggle ‘Decisive for the Fate of Europe and the World
By Kielce Gussie Brussels, Belgium – The Presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) has released a statement emphasizing the critical role of Ukraine’s struggle for peace in shaping the future of Europe and the world. The statement, issued on March 4, reaffirms the EU Bishops’ unwavering support for…
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Church Assists Victims of Manipur Violence on Road to Recovery
By Sr. Florina Joseph, SCN Manipur, India – Nearly two years after the violent ethnic conflict between the Kuki and Meitei communities in Manipur, the Catholic Church continues to play a crucial role in assisting displaced victims on their road to recovery. The violence, which claimed over 200 lives, left approximately 67,000 people internally displaced,…
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Ukrainians Long for Peace Amidst Fresh Fighting
By Stefan J. Bos Amidst ongoing hostilities in Ukraine, Pope Francis’ prayers for peace coincide with renewed missile strikes affecting the nation. The conflict continues to take a toll on civilians, with reports of casualties and widespread displacement. Civilians Under Siege Evelyn, a 23-year-old pharmacist from Kryvyi Rih, shared her fears of living alone due…
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Pope’s Health Remains Complex as He Battles Double Pneumonia
In a statement on Tuesday evening, the Holy See Press Office provided an update on Pope Francis’ health, revealing that he is currently battling double pneumonia. Despite this, he remains in good spirits. The Pope was hospitalized on Friday for bronchitis, and further tests, including chest X-rays and CT scans, have shown a “polymicrobial infection”…
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Pope’s Health Stable as He Continues Treatment in Hospital
The Holy See Press Office released an update on Pope Francis’ health as he continues treatment for a respiratory infection in hospital, assuring that he rested well and that his treatment is proceeding normally (Holy See Press Office, 2025). “Pope Francis rested well during the night. His clinical condition is stable, and the diagnostic and…
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Pope Francis Renews Plea for Peace: ‘Pray and Do Penance for Peace’
Pope Francis has once again called for global peace, urging the faithful to pray and do penance for an end to war and suffering in conflict-ridden nations. Speaking at his General Audience on Wednesday, the pope departed from his prepared remarks to issue an impassioned appeal. “I think of all those countries that are at…
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Israeli, Palestinian, and American Youth Unite for Peace in Vatican Meeting with Pope Francis
VATICAN CITY – Young participants from the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes, met Pope Francis on Wednesday, February 5, at the end of the General Audience in the Paul VI Hall. The interfaith initiative brought together Muslim, Jewish, and Christian youth to foster dialogue and mutual understanding in the wake of ongoing…
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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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