At a UN work session, the Holy See calls for new policies to support the economies of landlocked and small island developing states.

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After “appropriate consultation and assessment,” the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China have agreed to extend the Provisional Agreement on the appointment of Bishops for another 4 years.

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As the Synodal Assembly offers prayer for the late Fr. Marcelo Perez, an advocate for the rights of Mexico's indigenous communities, Sr. María de los Dolores Palencia Gómez says his killing must "not go unpunished.”

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The Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN in New York, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, calls for ratifying pertinent treaties to protect civilian safety and health from atomic radiation exposure, and expresses alarm for the 'significant risk' of an uncontrolled release of ionizing radiation amid the ongoing conflict around the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine.

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Sister Gracy Thombrakudyil SCN has made it her mission to serve people of various religions who migrate from one state to another, assisting them along a transformative journey that leads from oppression to empowerment. Her example has inspired many other religious, lay people and non-governmental organizations to take up the cause of migrants as their own.

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At today's synod press briefing, speakers report that the draft of the Final Document has been presented to the synod assembly.

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A US special envoy is working to find a definitive resolution to the conflict between Hezbollah and Israel

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Just over one month from Pope Francis' apostolic visit to Indonesia (3-6 October 2024), the Jakarta Concert Orchestra is performing in Italy to celebrate the cultural ties between Indonesia, the Holy See, and Italy.

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The Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, issues a formal clarification regarding his absence from an October 18 meeting of Synod delegates, which focused on the role of women in the Church and says the Church is committed to promoting women’s leadership roles.

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Catholic Diocese of Solwezi Bishop Charles J.S. Kasonde has applauded the people of Zambia’s North Western Province for their ardent listenership and support of Radio Kabangabanga. Over the weekend, the station commemorated its tenth anniversary with a Thanksgiving Mass and an Open Day.

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