The Episcopal Conference of Uruguay expresses their sadness over the news of a preliminary bill – entitled the Dignified Death Law – which would allow euthanasia, and which now moves to the Senate for approval.

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Bishops of Uruguay respond to preliminary bill approving euthanasia

The Episcopal Conference of Uruguay expresses their sadness over the news of a preliminary bill - entitled the Dignified Death Law - which would allow euthanasia, and which now moves to the Senate for approval.

As the Catholic Church marks the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network shares her hopes for the future abolition of the death penalty in the United States.

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US Catholics look to St. Maximilian Kolbe in efforts to abolish death penalty

As the Catholic Church marks the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network shares her hopes for the future abolition of the death penalty in the United States.

Around 14,000 of the faithful joined Pope Leo XIV at the weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall and St. Peter’s Basilica, including several Hebrew-speaking Catholics from Israel.

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Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel join Pope Leo at weekly General Audience

Around 14,000 of the faithful joined Pope Leo XIV at the weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall and St. Peter's Basilica, including several Hebrew-speaking Catholics from Israel.

Religious sisters in Goa gathered on August 13 for a regional assembly tackling trafficking, focusing on prevention, protection, and restoring dignity.

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Church network in India rallies against ‘invisible chains’ of human trafficking

Religious sisters in Goa gathered on August 13 for a regional assembly tackling trafficking, focusing on prevention, protection, and restoring dignity.

The hopes of Leo XIV regarding the two ongoing wars and the goals of the Holy See’s “soft diplomacy” aimed at resolving crises through dialogue rather than war are expressed to journalists upon his arrival at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope will take a break there until Tuesday, but with some public engagements and celebrations on… Read more

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Pope Leo: Stop the war in Ukraine and the hunger in Gaza. May the hostages be freed.

The hopes of Leo XIV regarding the two ongoing wars and the goals of the Holy See's “soft diplomacy” aimed at resolving crises through dialogue rather than war are expressed to journalists upon his arrival at Villa Barberini in Castel … Continue reading

Bishops from around the Pacific gather in American Samoa for a week of prayer and discussion, and ask: Where is God calling the Church in the Pacific?

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Island bishops gather to discuss future of Church in the Pacific

Bishops from around the Pacific gather in American Samoa for a week of prayer and discussion, and ask: Where is God calling the Church in the Pacific?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump’s upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington… Read more

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Ukraine’s president in Berlin amid concerns over Trump-Putin summit

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want … Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV has returned to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass and enjoy the cooler weather over the feast of the Assumption of Mary.

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Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for Assumption holiday weekend

Pope Leo XIV has returned to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass and enjoy the cooler weather over the feast of the Assumption of Mary.

Speaking at the triennial congress of the Union of the African Catholic Press (“Union catholique africaine de la presse”, UCAP), the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication invites journalists to read and share stories “with the intelligence of the heart, with the wisdom of love, without confusing means and ends, truth and falsehood,… Read more

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Ruffini: Safeguarding our humanity by serving others

Speaking at the triennial congress of the Union of the African Catholic Press (“Union catholique africaine de la presse”, UCAP), the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication invites journalists to read and share stories “with the intelligence of the heart, … Continue reading

According to current reports, 27 people are missing, while the Coast Guard and the Guardia di Finanza have rescued between 70 and 80 people from the small vessel.

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At least 20 killed in shipwreck off Lampedusa

According to current reports, 27 people are missing, while the Coast Guard and the Guardia di Finanza have rescued between 70 and 80 people from the small vessel.