The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of videos by Palestinian militias showing them suffering from starvation.

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The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of videos by Palestinian militias showing them suffering from starvation.

Pope Leo tells young people gathered for the 36th International Youth Festival in Medjugorje to “walk together, support each other, and inspire one another”.

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Pope to Medjugorje youth gathering: ‘No-one walks alone’

Pope Leo tells young people gathered for the 36th International Youth Festival in Medjugorje to "walk together, support each other, and inspire one another".

The Pope entrusts to the loving mercy of Almighty God the dozens of victims—mostly Ethiopian nationals—who perished in a shipwreck while attempting to reach Saudi Arabia and other wealthy oil-producing countries.

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Pope Leo mourns migrants who died in shipwreck off Yemen

The Pope entrusts to the loving mercy of Almighty God the dozens of victims—mostly Ethiopian nationals—who perished in a shipwreck while attempting to reach Saudi Arabia and other wealthy oil-producing countries.

A new UNICEF report documents high risk levels for the hundreds of thousands of children in Sudan suffering from malnutrition and the threat of cholera as a result of ongoing violence.

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More than 600,000 children in Sudan are at risk due to conflict

A new UNICEF report documents high risk levels for the hundreds of thousands of children in Sudan suffering from malnutrition and the threat of cholera as a result of ongoing violence.

Andrea Monda, the Director of L’Osservatore Romano, reflects on the message of Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for the Jubilee of Youth

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From sunset to daybreak: Friendship can change the world

Andrea Monda, the Director of L'Osservatore Romano, reflects on the message of Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for the Jubilee of Youth

Thousands of Palestinians rally across several West Bank cities, protesting Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on aid deliveries that have fuelled widespread hunger in the enclave.

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Palestinians protest Gaza offensive as starvation deaths rise

Thousands of Palestinians rally across several West Bank cities, protesting Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on aid deliveries that have fuelled widespread hunger in the enclave.

A vigil was held on Sunday 4 August in Beirut in an area adjacent to the site of the port explosion tragedy exactly five years ago on 4 August 2020. A message from Pope Leo XIV read during the vigil expressed his closeness with the people. Apostolic Nunzio, Archbishop Borgia says, “the families of the victims need justice and truth about what… Read more

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Pope shares closeness with people of Beirut marking five years since port explosion

A vigil was held on Sunday 4 August in Beirut in an area adjacent to the site of the port explosion tragedy exactly five years ago on 4 August 2020. A message from Pope Leo XIV read during the vigil … Continue reading

Following Pope Leo’s annoucement of the dates for World Youth Day in 2027, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life extends an invitation to bishops and youth ministry offices worldwide to start their journeys towards the global event.

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WYD Seoul: Preparations have already begun

Following Pope Leo's annoucement of the dates for World Youth Day in 2027, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life extends an invitation to bishops and youth ministry offices worldwide to start their journeys towards the … Continue reading

The 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly, held in Kigali, Rwanda, concluded on Sunday at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho. The newly re-elected President of SECAM, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa, assured pilgrims that Africa has every reason to be optimistic about its future. He emphasised that this future lies in the hands… Read more

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SECAM Bishops celebrate the close of Plenary Assembly with young people

The 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly, held in Kigali, Rwanda, concluded on Sunday at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho. The newly re-elected President of SECAM, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa, assured pilgrims that Africa has every reason … Continue reading

Authorities say Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv early Sunday, shortly after what is believed to be Moscow’s deadliest airstrike of the year on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 31 people, including five children, and wounded more than 150. The attacks prompted deadly retaliatory strikes by Ukraine on key Russian targets.

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Kyiv suffers massive air strikes prompting retaliatory attacks

Authorities say Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv early Sunday, shortly after what is believed to be Moscow’s deadliest airstrike of the year on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 31 people, including five children, and wounded more … Continue reading