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Pope Francis Ukraine

Pope to welcome Ukrainian president back to Vatican

Pope Francis will welcome Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy back to the Vatican tomorrow, four months after their last meeting, the Vatican press office has announced. Source: Catholic Review.

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Pope marks anniversary of outbreak of Israel-Hamas war 

On the one-year anniversary of the outbreak of the Israel-Hamas war, Pope Francis expressed his solidarity with all those suffering because of conflicts throughout the Middle East. Source: CNS.

Middle East Pope Francis Prayer

Francis calls for a global day of prayer, fasting on October 7

Pope Francis has called for a global day of prayer and fasting on October 7 to mark the one-year anniversary of the Hamas attack on Israel amid escalating violence in the region. Source: National Catholic Register.

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Only by healing sick relationships can we become a synodal Church: Pope

The Catholic Church cannot be credible in its mission of proclaiming Christ unless it acknowledges its mistakes and bends down “to heal the wounds we have caused by our sins”, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.

Pope Francis Prayer

Pope’s prayer intention for October is for ‘a shared mission’

Pope Francis’ monthly prayer intention for October is for “a shared mission” as he calls on the faithful to do their best to contribute to a sense of co-responsibility in the Church. Source: Vatican Media.

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Church must beg forgiveness for decades of child abuse: Pope

The Catholic Church must plead for forgiveness for the crime of the abuse of minors by its members and everything must be done to prevent such “a disgrace” from ever happening again, Pope Francis said on Friday. Source: CNS.

Middle East Pope Francis

Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem calls for day of prayer on October 7

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem has asked for a day of prayer, fasting and penance on October 7, which will mark one year since the Hamas attack on Israel and the Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip that immediately followed. Source: OSV News.

Pope Francis War

Pope urges international community to stop Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Pope Francis has made a heartfelt appeal against the escalation of war in Lebanon, calling the volatile situation “unacceptable” and praying for all who are suffering from war. Source: Vatican News.

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Never dialogue with the devil: Pope

Christians must acknowledge the reality of the devil acting around them and remain steadfast in resisting his temptations, Pope Francis said yesterday. Source: OSV News.