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A Beautiful Faith

Vatican Media presents a story by Dale Recinella, a former Wall Street finance lawyer who, along with his wife Susan, acts as a chaplain for prisoners in Florida.

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South African Cardinal-Elect prays for victims of Cape Town floods

At least eleven people from the suburban areas of Cape Town in South Africa have died as a result of the recent flood and more are still missing. Authorities have warned that when the floodwaters recede, the death toll might increase.

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Cardinal Bernadin's 'consistent ethic of life' addresses contemporary challenges

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, upholds and advances his predecessor's - Cardinal Bernardin's - "consistent ethic of life" vision, noting it addresses contemporary American challenges to promote unity and progress beyond divisive culture wars. Below is a brief introduction to Cardinal Cupich's discourse with a link to the full text on the "L'Osservatore Romano" webpage.

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Tens of thousands flee Nagorno-Karabakh

Armenia says some 42,500 Armenians have now fled Nagorno-Karabakh, about a third of the population of the wartorn enclave that neighboring Azerbaijan recaptured last week. They are hungry and exhausted.

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Archbishop Gallagher to UN: States must rediscover authentic dialogue

The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States tells the United Nations General Assembly that nations must develop a "spirit of service”.

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Protection of Minors Commission asks Synod to dedicate time to safeguarding issues

Ahead of the upcoming Synod on Synodality this October in the Vatican, the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors appeals for safeguarding children to be seriously and frequently deliberated throughout the Synod's discussions.

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Pope Francis asks Asia's university students to seek peace in opposition to ideologies

Pope Francis meets with young university students from across Asia for the third "Building Bridges" initiative, organized by the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, the Institute for Pastoral Studies, and the Office for Global and Community Engagement at Loyola University Chicago.

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Most Ukrainians can’t cover their living expenses

Nearly 9 out of 10 Ukrainians do not have enough money to cover their living expenses, according to a new report by Depaul International. As the war shows no sign of abating, Ukrainians rely on humanitarian aid. Marking St. Vincent de Paul's Feast, we spoke with Vincentians who are providing aid.

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Pope: 'Remember your brothers and sisters of Ukraine, forced to leave'

During his Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis makes his latest heartfelt appeal for the suffering people of Ukraine.

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Pope at Audience: 'I found passion, enthusiasm in Marseille'

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Francis reflects on his recently-concluded Apostolic Journey to Marseille for the conclusion of the Mediterranean Meetings.

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