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CIDSE at COP29 to bridge ambition and action for climate justice

The international umbrella platform of Catholic social justice organisations is among the several faith-based organizations to attend the upcoming UN summit on climate change in Baku, Azerbaijan, which will also feature the second edition of the "Faith Pavilion" to strengthen the role of religions in addressing climate challenges.

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Pope: Reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral prophetic sign from the Lord

In a message delivered on behalf of Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin to French bishops, Pope Francis focuses on the relationship between the Church in France and African Churches, expressing hope for the strengthening of bonds and affirming unity of spirit in Christ.

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Pope at Gregorian University: Scholars should be ‘beggars for knowledge'

Pope Francis visits Rome’s recently restructured Gregorian University – which dates back to the 16th century – and reflects on its mission in the world today.

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Israeli strikes kill dozens of people in Gaza

At least 30 people are killed by Israeli strikes on Gaza on Tuesday, as the World Health Organization announces a rare transfer of patients out of the enclave, including children with trauma injuries and chronic diseases.

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Pope makes home visit to Italian parliamentarian

On his return to the Vatican following a visit to the Pontifical Gregorian University, Pope Francis makes a stop in central Rome to visit Emma Bonino, a former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Italy and leader of the 'Più Europa' party. She had been hospitalised in mid-October for respiratory problems and recently returned home.

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Cardinal Tagle: Placing the heart at the center of the Jubilee

Following the publication of the Pope's new encyclical, ‘Dilexit nos’, the Pro-Prefect for the Dicastery for Evangelization tells Vatican News how the heart of Jesus is an important key to understand Pope Francis’ writings and actions.

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Mozambique: Radio Pax - Beira’s Catholic Broadcaster celebrates its 70th anniversary

Founded in 1954 by Mozambique’s first Bishop of Beira, Sebastiao Soares de Resende, Radio Pax—the Catholic diocesan radio station has just celebrated its 70th anniversary.

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Redefining alcoholism to remind victims that recovery is possible

Indian journalist and writer Maria Viency Cardozo sheds light on the profound impact of alcoholism on families in Goa, India, and around the world. She offers a message of hope that "recovery is possible, and that families can rebuild their lives even after enduring the worst of alcoholism’s impact.”

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From non-Catholic to foundress of Ethiopia's first Catholic convent

With a vision shaped by international exposure and a deep desire to pray in the local language while serving the community, Emahoy Haregeweine believed her vocation extended beyond her personal religious life. She was determined to create a convent that not only embraced local traditions but also answered the call to serve the poor and the needy, making her a trailblazer in Ethiopian Catholic history.

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Laudato Si’ Movement in Indonesia expands ground-level advocacy for climate action

The Laudato Si’ Movement in Indonesia (GLSI) has launched a new drive to establish community-based environmental advocacy groups across the country, aimed at empowering on-the-ground activists in local conservation efforts.

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