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UNRWA: We play a crucial role in Gaza’s political transition

Two months after the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect, UNRWA's Communications Director describes the ongoing humanitarian emergency and the need for a lasting political solution.

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Canon lawyers present new standard work on child welfare

Myriam Wijlens and Yeshica Marianne Umaña Calderón release an English-language textbook on child welfare, drawing on a long-running interdisciplinary course at the University of Erfurt. The volume outlines principles of the child’s best interests in ecclesiastical and international contexts and incorporates contributions from global experts involved in child protection.

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Human Rights Day: Millions of children’s rights are being violated

On Human Rights Day - commemorated each year on 10 December - the UN's children agency launches a new appeal for humanitarian action next year to provide aid to 73 million children across 133 countries.

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Hong Kong: Asian Church leaders gather to discern AI’s pastoral impact

A 3-day meeting in Hong organised by the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences focuses on the challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence and the need to prioritise education and media literacy as safeguards for human freedom.

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Pope prays for an end to clashes along Thai-Cambodian border

As renewed clashes emerge on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, Pope Leo appeals for an end to hostilities, and prays for all victims.

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Pope at Audience: Reflect on death, our time on earth prepares us for eternity

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV meditates on existential questions of how human beings view death, and he invites us to ponder on the end of life so as to discover the power of Christ's Resurrection.

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‘Movilidad Humana’: Sowing hope for those journeying toward their dreams

Inspired by a spirit of equality, the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate give all their attention to those who decide to set out in search of a better future and arrive at their home for migrants along the US-Mexico border.

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Pope: European identity closely tied to Judeo-Christian roots

Pope Leo XIV encourages members of the European Parliament to recall the EU’s Judeo-Christian roots and uphold the inherent rights of every person, from conception to natural death.

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Pope: Historical U.S.-Europe alliance important today and in the future

In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo says the historical alliance between Europe and the United States may "unfortunately" be changing and confirms the Holy See is working behind the scenes to bring Ukrainian children deported to Russia back home.

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The sprouting of the Council, sixty years on

The proclamation of the faith, and the conscience of a Church that knows it does not shine with its own light.

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