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Britons, Morrocan sentenced to death over Ukraine as fighting escalating
The families of two Britons sentenced to death for fighting Russian forces in Ukraine have said they need urgent access to medical and legal help.
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Pope and Von der Leyen meet to discuss war in Ukraine
By Vatican News staff reporter The Holy See Press Office said Friday that the Pope met with Ms. Von der Leyen in the Secretariat of State and that their talks…
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Fighting escalates in eastern Ukraine as US pledges to send rocket systems – Vatican News
Despite fierce resistance, Russia's military continues to inch out gains in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned Moscow over strikes on a chemical plant in the…
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Central African Republic abolishes death penalty
By Vatican News The last official execution in the Central African Republic took place in 1981. In the intervening period, the justice system has no longer requested the death penalty…
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Pope Francis prays for victims of Texas shootings
Pope Francis prays for victims of Texas shootings By Vatican News staff writer - Pope Francis has expressed his deep sadness in learning of the tragic shooting that took place…
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Pope: Pray for peace and move forward together in solidarity – Vatican News
By Vatican News staff writer Pope Francis has sent a message to participants at the 102nd edition of Catholic Days (Katholikentag) opening Wednesday evening in the German city of Stuttgart and…
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Davos Forum: Global Solidarity Fund presents assistance plans – Vatican News
From Sunday 22 May to Tuesday 24 May Catholic religious men and women will discuss leadership and social inclusion in the global arena. Discussions are taking place at the international…
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Pope to Mercedarians: listen to God in your mission
Pope Francis welcomed a group of religious of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy, commonly known as Mercedarians, on Saturday on the occasion of their General Chapter.…
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Sri Lankan cardinal reiterates coverup in Easter bombing probe
Sri Lankan Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith alleges that the government has been covering up the investigations into the Easter bombings of 3 years ago in order to protect the brains behind…
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Pope at Easter Vigil: May we see, hear, proclaim that Jesus is Risen
By Thaddeus Jones Pope Francis attended the Easter Vigil on Holy Saturday evening in St. Peter's Basilica, filled with 5,500 pilgrims. This celebration is the most solemn and noblest of…