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The number of people facing acute lack of food still increasing
Posted on 04/26/2024 06:49 AM ()
The newly released Global Report on Food Crises (GRFC) says that 2023 saw a further increase of 24 million people experiencing an acute lack of food from 2022 and points to armed conflicts as the driving factor of food insecurity.
John XXIII and John Paul II: Pastors in the midst of the people
Posted on 04/26/2024 05:12 AM ()
Ten years ago, Pope Francis canonized Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II during Mass in St Peter’s Square. Living in times of great historical upheaval, the beloved pontiffs bore witness to the hope and joy that comes from an encounter with Jesus.
Nicaraguan Government urged to promote dialogue to overcome the crisis
Posted on 04/26/2024 04:55 AM ()
The Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR) calls on Nicaraguan authorities to reopen dialogue with civil society and restore democratic institutions and fundamental freedoms to overcome the human rights crisis that the Central American country has been experiencing since April 2018.
War in Ukraine: More and more children killed in deadly attacks
Posted on 04/26/2024 04:48 AM ()
The verified number of children killed in Russian attacks across Ukraine has increased dramatically this year compared to 2023, as deadly strikes continue.
Pope Francis meets with the President of the Republic of Tajikistan
Posted on 04/26/2024 04:04 AM ()
On Friday morning Pope Francis welcomed Emomali Rahmon, the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, to the Vatican. Discussions at the Secretariat of State highlighted the importance of dialogue and mutual understanding between peoples and cultures for the promotion of world peace and harmony.
Haiti: Transitional government sworn in as gangs grow in strength
Posted on 04/26/2024 02:42 AM ()
A nine-person transitional council has taken power in Haiti, following the resignation of ex-PM Ariel Henry.
Pope highlights the social value of draughts board game
Posted on 04/26/2024 02:10 AM ()
Meeting a group of Italian draughts players, Pope Francis says that the game brings a "breath of fresh air" to our digital societies, marked by individualism.
News from the Orient – April 26, 2024
Posted on 04/26/2024 01:21 AM ()
The origins of the Christian Jubilee
Posted on 04/25/2024 08:19 AM ()
We learn how the Christian Jubilee came to be, through the proclamation of the Holy Year 1300 by Pope Boniface VIII.
Burkina Faso: More than 220 villagers killed
Posted on 04/25/2024 07:09 AM ()
A report by Human Rights Watch says over 220 civilians in Burkina Faso have been killed by military forces accused of cooperating with Islamic militants.