Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, drown after a rubber boat carrying fifty-five people capsized off the coast of Libya. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) releases data on the sheer number of migrants reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean since the beginning of the year:

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Babies die in Mediterranean migrant tragedy

Fifty-three migrants, including two babies, drown after a rubber boat carrying fifty-five people capsized off the coast of Libya. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) releases data on the sheer number of migrants reported dead or missing in the Mediterranean … Continue reading

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference releases the first of two statements on social justice and the “cost of living crisis” and the President of the conference encourages everyone to “play some part in working for the common good amid the cost of living crisis.”

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Australian bishops on economic crisis: Beyond statistics, stories of resilience

The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference releases the first of two statements on social justice and the "cost of living crisis" and the President of the conference encourages everyone to “play some part in working for the common good amid the … Continue reading

Pope Leo has arranged for the delivery of 80 electricity generators, along with medicine and food supplies, to Ukraine.

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The Pope’s solidarity amid Ukraine's freezing winter

Pope Leo has arranged for the delivery of 80 electricity generators, along with medicine and food supplies, to Ukraine.

On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid, Spain, Pope Leo XIV invites priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism, but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize that the Lord will help them fill their hearts’ greatest desires.

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Pope to Spanish priests: 'Be holy and configure yourselves to Christ'

On the occasion of a presbyteral assembly taking place in Madrid, Spain, Pope Leo XIV invites priests to not be daunted by challenges and secularism, but rather to realize that their prayerfulness and closeness to Christ can help others recognize … Continue reading

In a world where depression, addiction, and broken families are becoming increasingly common, Sr. Jacqueline Githiri, VDM, has made it her mission to be a beacon of hope and healing, quietly transforming lives through counselling, compassion, and spiritual restoration.

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Kenya: Restoring families and healing hearts out of love

In a world where depression, addiction, and broken families are becoming increasingly common, Sr. Jacqueline Githiri, VDM, has made it her mission to be a beacon of hope and healing, quietly transforming lives through counselling, compassion, and spiritual restoration.

The surge in attacks has contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis across Nigeria’s northwest and north‑central regions.

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Violence continues to sweep across Nigeria

The surge in attacks has contributed to a deepening humanitarian crisis across Nigeria’s northwest and north‑central regions.

At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses “sorrow and concern” over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria, which have claimed dozens of lives, and expresses his hope that authorities will “continue to work with determination to ensure the safety and protection of the life of every citizen.”

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Pope condemns deadly attacks in Nigeria

At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses "sorrow and concern" over the latest wave of deadly attacks in Nigeria, which have claimed dozens of lives, and expresses his hope that authorities will "continue to work with determination to ensure … Continue reading

Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”

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Pope at Angelus: God will never discard us

Reflecting on Jesus’ words after the Beatitudes, Pope Leo XIV highlights how encountering Jesus brings true joy, flavor, and light into daily life, and even when we feel downcast, God the Father “cares for our names and our uniqueness.”

Before his Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV greets directors, staff, and family members of the Vatican’s florist office and building services, and urges them to remember that “faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do.”

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Pope thanks Vatican staff for their discreet and valuable service

Before his Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV greets directors, staff, and family members of the Vatican's florist office and building services, and urges them to remember that “faith and prayer give full meaning to everything we do.”

As the Church marks World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Trafficking in Persons on February 8, Talitha Kum’s International Coordinator, Sr Abby Avelino, outlines current challenges and priorities in the fight against human trafficking.

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Talitha Kum coordinator on Human Trafficking: “Peace begins with dignity”

As the Church marks World Day of Prayer and Reflection against Trafficking in Persons on February 8, Talitha Kum’s International Coordinator, Sr Abby Avelino, outlines current challenges and priorities in the fight against human trafficking.