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Pope Leo visits Basilica of St. Mary Major; prays at Pope Francis' tomb

On his way to Castel Gandolfo, the Pope stopped at the Basilica of St. Mary Major to pray at the tomb of his predecessor and in front of the image of Salus Populi Romani.

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Christians in Kolkata launch initiative for dignified burials for all

The Christian community in Kolkata, India, launch new initiative dedicated to providing everyone—no matter their economic background—a dignified burial.

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Deadly earthquake strikes northern Afghanistan

At least 20 people have been killed and more than 530 injured after a powerful earthquake struck northern Afghanistan early Monday.

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Abp Gallagher in Sri Lanka to mark 50 years of relations with Holy See

The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations will be in Sri Lanka from 3-8 November to strengthen the shared commitment of the Holy See and the country to peace and cooperation; and while there, will visit the sites of the 2019 Easter attacks.

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Pope: St John Henry Newman Patron of Urbaniana University

A Chirograph signed by Pope Leo XIV proclaims St John Henry Newman Patron of the Pontifical Urbaniana University.

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Pope Leo XIV honors deceased prelates as heralds of Easter Hope

Pope Leo XIV presided at a Requiem Mass for the late Pope Francis and Cardinals and Bishops who have died over the course of the past year, praying that their souls “might be washed from every stain” and that they may “shine like stars in the sky.”

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Pope on All Souls' Day: God has opened for us the way to eternal life

Pope Leo XIV presides over the Mass for the Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed at Rome’s Monumental Verano Cemetery. He recalls that "Christian faith, founded upon Christ’s Paschal mystery, helps us to experience our memories as more than just a recollection of the past but also, and above all, as hope for the future.” Later, he visited the crypt of Saint Peter's Basilica to pray for the deceased Popes.

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Thousands flee El-Fasher after RSF seizes city in Sudan’s Darfur region

More than 62,000 people are believed to have fled El-Fasher after the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces seized control of the city.

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Pope appeals for ceasefire and humanitarian access for Sudan

Pope Leo XIV appeals for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian corridors in Sudan, calling for international action and prayer for the victims. Speaking during the Angelus address he also calls for peace and dialogue in Tanzania following post-election clashes that have caused hundreds of deaths.

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