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Air strike on Gaza hospital kills seven
Posted on 08/17/2025 04:35 AM ()
An Israeli airstrike hit al-Ahli Hospital in Gaza City on Sunday, killing at least seven people, according to local health officials.
Pope offers prayers for flood victims in Pakistan, Nepal and India
Posted on 08/17/2025 04:29 AM ()
Following the Angelus prayer in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo remembers victims and their families after flash floods kill more than 300 people in Pakistan, Nepal and India-administered Kashmir.
Pope in Albano: Welcome Christ in the poor
Posted on 08/17/2025 01:50 AM ()
In the Sanctuary of Santa Maria della Rotonda in Albano, Pope Leo presided over Mass and expressed his gratitude for the diocese in serving others whilst reminding them that each person “is a gift to others.”
Lord’s Day Reflection: Faith in a dumpster fire world
Posted on 08/16/2025 06:04 AM ()
As the Church marks the Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, "Faith in a dumpster fire world".
Parolin in Burundi: For the common good, so everyone may live with dignity
Posted on 08/16/2025 03:34 AM ()
During his visit to the African country, the Cardinal Secretary of State celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary at the Marian Shrine of Mugera, and the day before, he inaugurated a monument at the site where the Apostolic Nuncio, Monsignor Courtney, was assassinated in December 2003.
Zelenskyy heads to Washington as Trump-Putin Summit ends without concrete peace plan
Posted on 08/16/2025 03:16 AM ()
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he will travel to Washington on Monday for talks with U.S. President Donald J. Trump, following the U.S.–Russia summit in Alaska that raised hopes but delivered few details on ending the war in Ukraine.
Rector of Shrine in Albano elated to welcome Pope Leo XIV
Posted on 08/16/2025 03:06 AM ()
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV's imminent visit to Shrine of Santa Maria della Rotonda in Albano to celebrate Mass with the poor, the Shrine's Rector Father Adriano Gibellini, shares the atmosphere of anticipation ahead of the Pope’s arrival and recalls the roots of an ancient place associated with protection from the plague, refugees during World War II, and the current presence of immigrants who entrust themselves to the Blessed Mother.
UN: At least 1,760 Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza since May
Posted on 08/16/2025 02:03 AM ()
The United Nations says that at least 1,760 Palestinians have been killed while attempting to collect emergency aid in Gaza since late May.
Bolivia to hold Presidential Elections on Sunday
Posted on 08/16/2025 00:20 AM ()
Bolivia is holding its Presidential Election on Sunday, amidst its worst economic crisis in twenty years.
UN says Israeli settlement plan violates international law
Posted on 08/15/2025 08:12 AM ()
The UN denounces an Israeli plan to increase settlements in the West Bank as contrary to international law.