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Pope Francis remembers St Bernard of Aosta, saint of the Alps

In a meeting with members of his Diocese and the order of Canons dedicated to him, Pope Francis discusses the legacy of St Bernard of Aosta, the patron saint of mountaineers, travellers, and all those who live in the Alps.

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AI offers pilgrims and visitors enhanced experience of St. Peter's Basilica

A partnership between the Vatican and Microsoft gives life to a new digital portal that aims to bring St. Peter’s Basilica closer to the global audience and enhance the experience of pilgrims and visitors.

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COP29: Climate change affecting vital water cycle of the planet

Ahead of COP29 Vatican News speaks to UNESCO water expert Professor Mariele Evers of the University of Bonn, about how climate change is changing water patterns in the planet resulting in more frequent and severe floods or droughts affecting the livelihoods of millions of people.

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Free medical care for the vulnerable under the colonnade of St Peter's Square

In preparation for the World Day of the Poor, the healthcare facility linked to the Dicastery for the Service of Charity is offering free consultations, medication, and assistance to those in need from 8am to 5pm daily.

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US Catholic Bishops meet to discuss migration and budget

On the docket for their 2025 Plenary Assembly are migration, the USCCB budget, the National Eucharistic Congress, and the causes of beatification and canonization for two people.

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Lebanon ceasefire efforts underway

As the war in the Holy Land continues, the Israeli Foreign Minister says that diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire in Lebanon are making progress.

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Poppy Day: Remembering the past but hoping for peace in the future

Each year, on the 11th of November, Armistice Day is celebrated in countries across the world. Accompanied by the symbol of the resilient field flower, the poppy takes on a new meaning of hope each year, as global warfare changes and expands and more lives are lost.

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'Dilexit Nos' expands devotion to the Sacred Heart worldwide

Over a thousand faithful in Westerville, Ohio, attend the first congress in the world dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus following the publication of Pope Francis' encyclical "Dilexit Nos".

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Pope: ‘Synodality is inseparable from ecumenism’

Welcoming to the Vatican the Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church, Pope Francis hails the progress of the ecumenical dialogue between the two Churches, and reiterates that synodality and ecumenism are essential for a stronger Christian witness.

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Pope to Fabbrica di San Pietro: Technology is ‘a gift and responsibility’

The Vatican's Fabbrica di San Pietro receives a challenge from Pope Francis: to use modern technology to preserve St. Peter's Basilica in a "proper and constructive way."

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