Pope Francis expresses closeness to all those affected by the severe floods that have devastated the East African country of Kenya causing at least 170 deaths, massive displacement and destruction.

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Pope Francis continues his series of catecheses on the virtues and vices, focusing this week on faith, the first of the theological virtues.

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South Sudan’s Diocese of Tombura-Yambio is desperately searching for Fr. Luke Yugue and his driver, Mr Michael Gbeko. The duo left Nagero County for Tombura on Saturday, 27 April, but did not arrive at their destination. Their whereabouts are unknown.

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Catholic-inspired organizations are implementing a series of social programs in Ceuta and Algeciras, assisting those arriving from Africa to enter Europe. One of the greatest challenges is the fight against human trafficking which exposes women to forced prostitution.

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As the U.N. marks the thirtieth anniversary of the Cairo International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) this year, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia reiterates that promoting birth control policies does not help eradicate world poverty and promote sustainable development.

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Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of May: For the formation of men and women religious and for seminarians. In his video message, the Pope emphasises the ongoing development of their vocations through grace, prayer, community, and witness to the Gospel.

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As electricity prices soar in Syria and Lebanon, Aid to the Church in Need provides solar power to the local church.

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The Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) says they are saddened by the tragic death of a Stigmatine priest Fr Paul Tatu of the Archdiocese of Pretoria.

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Fr Filippo Perin, 52, is a missionary in Ethiopia’s Gambella region on the border with South Sudan. A beautiful land where, however, there is no water; the people are starving and the climate is unbearable. His project, supported by the Salesians and the non-profit organization Cuore Amico, opens as many wells as possible to ensure the population’s survival in a country where the average life expectancy is below 50 years of age.

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The Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia shares his views at a meeting hosted by the Committee of Human Fraternity and the Muslim Council of Elders dedicated to the importance of interreligious education and the promotion of ethical values.

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