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300,000 children in Southern Africa threatened by severe acute malnutrition
Posted on 07/26/2024 23:02 PM ()
The UN's Children's Fund (UNICEF) calls for urgent funding to scale up programmes across the six drought-affected countries in Southern Africa whose conditions have led to the severe acute malnutrition of nearly 300,000 children.
Vatican Pavilion at the Venice Biennale continues its journey
Posted on 07/26/2024 07:09 AM ()
The Vatican Dicastery for Culture and Education illustrates the ongoing events and initiatives of the Holy See Pavilion at Venice’s Giudecca Women’s Prison including the publication of a catalogue and screening of a short film.
Under threat of bombardment, Gazans continue to seek safe havens
Posted on 07/26/2024 06:30 AM ()
Gazans continue to evacuate shelters in the south and north of the strip, many moving so fast that they have fled without any possessions.
Church in Canada continues to walk with Indigenous Peoples
Posted on 07/26/2024 04:03 AM ()
The Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops say they “remain committed to walking in solidarity” with Indigenous Peoples as Canada marks two years since Pope Francis’ historic “penitential pilgrimage” of healing and reconciliation.
Typhoon Gaemi wreaks havoc across parts of Western Pacific region
Posted on 07/26/2024 04:01 AM ()
Half a million people evacuated, dozens of deaths confirmed, and a capsized tanker in Manilla threatening a major oil spill, are part of the havoc caused by Typhoon Gaemi in the Philippines, Taiwan and now in China’s southeastern Fujian province.
New Zealand: 200,000 children and vulnerable adults abused in care
Posted on 07/26/2024 03:19 AM ()
The Royal Commission of Inquiry into Abuse in Care releases a report showcasing systemic and pervasive abuse in religious and state care institutions between 1950 and 2019, and demands apologies and compensation from government and Churches.
Gabon: Diocesan Youth Day events inspire hope in the youth of Port-Gentil
Posted on 07/26/2024 02:52 AM ()
“Joyful in hope” was the theme of the 3rd edition of the Diocesan Youth Day in the Diocese of Port-Gentil, Gabon.
Truly honouring the Body of Christ
Posted on 07/26/2024 01:49 AM ()
The great Eucharistic Congress in the US; the words of St John Chrysostom; the defence of every life.
Missionaries of Africa promote consistent culture of abuse prevention
Posted on 07/26/2024 00:18 AM ()
Fr. Lowrent Kamwaza tells Vatican News that the protection of minors and vulnerable persons against all forms of abuse is a key mission of the Church.
Joe Biden addresses United States first time since withdrawal
Posted on 07/25/2024 03:55 AM ()
From the Oval Office, US President Joe Biden addresses the American people for the first time since his announcement to bow out of the presidential election in November.