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Pope and Grand Imam sign declaration of support for climate action
Pope Francis and the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar have signed a declaration of support for urgent climate action, giving video addresses to COP28 in Dubai. Source: The Tablet.
The fate of humanity will be decided now, Pope tells COP28 summit
The future of humanity depends on what people choose now, Pope Francis said in his message to global leaders at the COP28 World Climate Action Summit in Dubai. Source: CNS.
End of Gaza truce means death, destruction and misery: Pope
In comments after his Sunday Angelus prayer, Pope Francis expressed his “pain” at the renewal of hostilities in Gaza, inviting those involved to “take courageous paths of peace”. Source: Vatican News.
Pope calls for extension of truce between Israel and Hamas
Pope Francis has called for an extension of the truce between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, saying that “war is always a defeat” for everyone except arms manufacturers. Source: Vatican News.
We must give greater support to people with disabilities: Pope
Making places more accessible for people with disabilities requires removing physical barriers and adjusting attitudes to be more open and inclusive, Pope Francis says in his new Pope Video. Source: OSV News.
Pope cancels COP28 trip after advice from doctors
Pope Francis has cancelled plans to travel to Dubai this weekend for a United Nations climate conference on the advice of his doctors following ongoing health issues, the Vatican announced. Source: NCR Online.
Pope limits appointments as he receives treatment for lung infection
Pope Francis is receiving antibiotics intravenously to treat lung inflammation and will scale back some appointments, but he doesn’t have pneumonia or fever, the Vatican said yesterday. Source: NCR Online.
Health issue forces Pope to deliver Sunday Angelus address via livestream
Pope Francis cancelled his audiences on Saturday and travelled to Rome’s Gemelli hospital to undergo a CT scan on his lungs in connection with flu-like symptoms. Source: Vatican News.
Nativity scene echoes beauty of our faith: Pope
Whether simple or elaborate, the same every year or constantly changing, a Nativity scene echoes “the beauty of our faith”, Pope Francis has written in the introduction to a new book. Source: CNS.