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Aid convoy arrives in of Ain al-Arab amid humanitarian concern

A United Nations convoy carrying aid arrives in the Kurdish-majority town of Ain al-Arab in northern Syria as a ceasefire between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces continues to hold.

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Restoration of Bethlehem’s Grotto of the Nativity 'a sign of hope and unity'

The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land announce that works are set to begin to restore the “cradle” of Christianity—the place where Jesus was born—in Bethlehem.

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Pope to Roman Rota: Justice and charity find harmony in mystery of God

Pope Leo XIV meets officials of the Tribunal of Roman Rota for the inauguration of their judicial year, and urges them to safeguard the truth with rigor but without rigidity and to exercise charity without omission.

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Zayed Award names Palestinian organization Taawon as third honoree

The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity has named the Palestinian organization Taawon as the third honoree of its seventh edition, recognizing the non-profit for its decades-long humanitarian and development work across the region.

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Athletica Vaticana to bring Olympic Cross to Milan for Winter Games

On January 29, Athletica Vaticana will deliver the Olympic and Paralympic Cross at a Mass at the Basilica of San Babila, which will serve as the “Church of Athletes” throughout the Winter Games.

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US Bishops urge respect for human life after Minneapolis killings

In the wake of two recent killings by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis, US Bishops call for restraint, peace, and respect for every human life.

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Pope at Ecumenical Vespers: We are one, let's make it visible

On the feast of the Conversion of St Paul, which marks the close of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo invites Christians to continue on their shared mission of spreading the Gospel to all.

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Ukraine: Peace talks end without deal as Russian strikes hit during winter cold

Officials say Ukraine and Russia ended U.S.-brokered peace talks in Abu Dhabi without a deal, though more negotiations are expected next weekend despite ongoing attacks.

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Ecumenism at Bossey is not only taught in the classroom. It Is lived, says Rev. Dlamini

Republic of South Africa Methodist Church of Southern Africa minister, Reverend Ntobeko Dlamini, has commended the ecumenical efforts demonstrated by various Christian denominations during the week just ending. Christians around the world have been commemorating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. This is an annual, worldwide Christian tradition observed from 18 January to 25 January.

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Pope marks Sunday of the Word of God, Leprosy Day, Christian Unity

During the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV highlights the observance of Sunday of the Word of God, thanks those who care for those affected by leprosy, and reminds Christians of the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.

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