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UN warns Israeli Gaza offensive could be ‘beyond catastrophic’
Posted on 08/29/2025 08:16 AM ()
United Nations officials are warning of potentially devastating consequences from Israel’s planned military takeover of Gaza City
Deadly Russian strikes devastate Kyiv, kill at least 23
Posted on 08/29/2025 08:12 AM ()
The death toll from Russian rocket and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv continues to rise. Authorities said Friday that at least 23 people, including children, were killed overnight in the deadliest assault on the city in months.
Diane Foley meets the Pope: How I came to forgive my son's murderer
Posted on 08/29/2025 05:42 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV receives Diane Foley alongside writer Colum McCann, with whom she co-authored a book recounting the events surrounding her son’s death and the profound human and spiritual journey she undertook—a painful path of love and a desire to understand, which even led her to meet one of her son’s killers.
Human Fraternity Fellowship continues legacy of Pope Francis in new generations
Posted on 08/29/2025 03:30 AM ()
The second edition of the Human Fraternity Fellowship program, inspired by the Document of Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar in 2019, leads 10 student leaders to Jakarta, Indonesia, to prepare “the next generation of leaders to engage across cultural and religious divides.”
Pope: Proclamation of Christ is mission of every Christian
Posted on 08/29/2025 03:07 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the St. Andrew School of Evangelization, and invites all Christians to embrace our mission to proclaim Jesus Christ.
Korean bishops relaunch Pro-Life Movement amid abortion, euthanasia debates
Posted on 08/29/2025 01:10 AM ()
The Catholic Church in South Korea is set to relaunch the “Pro-Life Movement” nationwide as bishops and organizations intensify opposition to proposed legislative changes on abortion and growing calls for euthanasia.
Pope to Augustinians: 'Peace begins with what we say and do'
Posted on 08/28/2025 17:00 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a video message to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova on the feast of their spiritual father, and invites everyone to listen to God's loving voice, which alone can bring peace.
A doctor at the only Christian hospital in Gaza: ‘War is death’
Posted on 08/28/2025 08:15 AM ()
Dr. Maher Ayyad describes the current dire situation of hospitals in the Strip: People “are living in small tents without any services—no electricity, no water supply, and, despite food recently coming across the border, no food.”
U.N. warns of worsening famine in Gaza
Posted on 08/28/2025 05:43 AM ()
Famine has taken hold in Gaza and is expected to spread further by the end of September, a top U.N. humanitarian has said.
Pope to Christian politicians: ‘Values’ without Christ cannot change the world
Posted on 08/28/2025 05:40 AM ()
In a message to French elected officials, Pope Leo insists on the need for Christian political leaders to turn to Jesus, to live their faith without compromise and bear witness to Him in order to face modern challenges and make the world a better place.