Israel’s proposed expansion of its military operations in Gaza draws sharp criticism from international leaders, military officials, and families of hostages still held by Hamas.

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International criticism mounts over Israel's planned Gaza offensive

Israel’s proposed expansion of its military operations in Gaza draws sharp criticism from international leaders, military officials, and families of hostages still held by Hamas.

A senior Vatican official has praised the Catholic Church in Malawi for its growing investment in children’s missionary formation through the Holy Childhood Movement.

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Holy Childhood Secretary General commends Malawi’s efforts in children’s faith formation

A senior Vatican official has praised the Catholic Church in Malawi for its growing investment in children’s missionary formation through the Holy Childhood Movement.

The Apostolic Nuncio to Cambodia and Thailand, Archbishop Peter Wells, urges renewed commitment to aid thousands of people displaced by the border conflict that has strained relations between the two countries.

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Nuncio welcomes dialogue between Cambodia and Thailand

The Apostolic Nuncio to Cambodia and Thailand, Archbishop Peter Wells, urges renewed commitment to aid thousands of people displaced by the border conflict that has strained relations between the two countries.

As Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest number of social media users, Caritas is trying to prevent further cases by offering guidance to young people in the dioceses.

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Caritas Vietnam: Protecting future generations from human trafficking

As Vietnam is one of the countries with the highest number of social media users, Caritas is trying to prevent further cases by offering guidance to young people in the dioceses.

The Catholic Bishops of Indonesia urge the government in Jakarta to act firmly against all forms of intolerance, especially when accompanied by violence, following a series of recent attacks on Christian places of worship and institutions.

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Indonesian Bishops urge firm action to protect religious freedom

The Catholic Bishops of Indonesia urge the government in Jakarta to act firmly against all forms of intolerance, especially when accompanied by violence, following a series of recent attacks on Christian places of worship and institutions.

A papal telegram sent to the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference conveys Pope Leo’s condolences to Ghanaians mourning the deaths of ministers, government officials and civilians who perished in the crash of a military helicopter on 6 August.

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Pope Leo sends condolences to Ghana mourning victims of helicopter crash

A papal telegram sent to the President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference conveys Pope Leo's condolences to Ghanaians mourning the deaths of ministers, government officials and civilians who perished in the crash of a military helicopter on 6 August.

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass on Sunday, August 17, with the poor assisted by the Diocese in Albano, a small town in the vicinity of Castel Gandolfo, the location of the Papal Residence in the Alban Hills outside Rome.

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Pope to celebrate Mass in Albano with the poor on August 17

Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass on Sunday, August 17, with the poor assisted by the Diocese in Albano, a small town in the vicinity of Castel Gandolfo, the location of the Papal Residence in the Alban Hills outside … Continue reading

Officials say U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, in a bid to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The announcement followed talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin in Moscow.

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Trump seeking face-to-face talks with Putin as sanctions near

Officials say U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, in a bid to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The announcement followed talks between U.S. envoy Steve … Continue reading

The death toll from starvation in Gaza continues to rise. The UN and other aid organizations are warning of a catastrophic situation. WFP Chief, Cindy McCain, says airdrops are not the right solution in a famine situation such as the one unfolding in Gaza where 500,000 people are starving TODAY.

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Starvation deaths in Gaza rise to 197

The death toll from starvation in Gaza continues to rise. The UN and other aid organizations are warning of a catastrophic situation. WFP Chief, Cindy McCain, says airdrops are not the right solution in a famine situation such as the … Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday receives in audience a group of pilgrims from Venice, including three inmates of the city’s Santa Maria Maggiore prison.

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Pope Leo welcomes Venetian inmates on Jubilee pilgrimage

Pope Leo XIV on Thursday receives in audience a group of pilgrims from Venice, including three inmates of the city’s Santa Maria Maggiore prison.