As Typhoon Trami sets off torrential rains in parts of the Philippines, the national Caritas outfit begins work with Catholic dioceses in affected areas to activate their emergency response and provide aid for people in need.

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During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Francis focuses on the sacrament of marriage, saying keeping faith and the Holy Spirit at the forefront can preserve and protect the love of married couples and their children.

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Pope Francis accepts the request of Bishop Paskalis Bruno Syukur of the Indonesian Diocese of Bogor, who asked not to be created a cardinal at the upcoming Consistory on December 7, 2024.

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At the Synod briefing at the Holy See Press Office on Tuesday, participants highlight the role of young people and women in the Church, as well as the Synod’s final document, which is set to be approved at the conclusion of the General Assembly on Saturday.

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As the Church celebrates the liturgical memorial of St. John Paul II, Cardinal Stanisław Dziwisz recalls the Polish Pope’s unforgettable words that launched his pontificate: “Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.”

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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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The Sovereign Order of Malta is providing extensive humanitarian aid and psychological support to Ukraine, addressing both immediate needs and long-term recovery amidst the ongoing war.

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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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