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Cardinal Koch: Papal journey opportunity to deepen faith in Christ's divinity

As the Christian community in Türkiye awaits Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the Council of Nicaea with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Christian Unity, says he hopes that this joint commemoration will bear witness to Christian unity.

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Meeting with Latvian pilgrims, Pope offers spiritual advice for 'turbulent times'

Pope Leo XIV tells pilgrims from Latvia, which has been heavily affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, that in times of conflict it is important "to turn to God and to be strengthened by His grace”.

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Pope to Servants of Mary: Be bearers of friendship and peace

Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Servants of Mary attending the congregation's 215th General Chapter, recalling that living the Gospel is epitomized by intense love for God and for others.

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Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon

After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon.

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Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary

Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."

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Pope Leo: Choirs are called to be a sign of the Church’s unity

On the Jubilee of Choirs, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, urging choristers to live their ministry as a sign of ecclesial unity, singing “in unison” as a people walking together in faith. He notes that liturgical music must foster communion, helping the whole Church journey forward.

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Nigeria Catholic School: OLA Sisters call for global prayers for 315 abducted students, staff

The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), the managing agents of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, where 315 students and staff were abducted early Friday night, have issued a heartfelt appeal requesting prayers and spiritual solidarity.

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COP30 ends without agreement for phasing out fossil fuels

Despite early hopes in the heart of the Amazon, the summit concludes without commitments on fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable nations disheartened and the multilateral process under strain.

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Campaign to immunize children in Gaza underway

A catch-up immunization campaign is underway in Gaza to reach over 40,000 children under three who have missed routine vaccines due to two years of conflict.

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Ukraine Caritas chief on love, solidarity and Dilexi Te

Tetiana Stawnych, head of Caritas Ukraine, speaks to Vatican News about the recent Russian attack on Ternopil, and the importance of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te.

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