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King Felipe VI of Spain installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major

“Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, recognizing the monarch as a collaborator of the pope.

Archbishop Aquila leaves Denver Archdiocese with ‘deep gratitude’

After 14 years leading the Archdiocese of Denver, Archbishop Samuel Aquila will enter retirement on March 25.

Pope: Address today’s crises together to ensure better future

Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the 17th International Forum for Information for the Safeguard of Nature, promoted by GreenAccord, and encourages participants to work together to care for creation “through sustainable development research projects.”

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Government in Alberta, Canada, considers safeguards on assisted dying for minors, mentally ill

The proposal comes amid growing concerns about Canada’s widespread euthanasia program called medical assistance in dying (MAID).

Indigenous peoples and Church launch mining divestment platform

Church representatives and indigenous rights activists launch a global platform for divestment from mining activities that affect local communities in Latin America.

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Vatican urges Catholic organizations to divest from mining sector for the common good

Around 40 faith-based organizations are participating in the "Platform for Divestment in the Mining Industry," meeting March 19–21 in Rome.

Land policies, teacher bans deepen strain on Christian life in Jerusalem

Church official warns that Israeli measures over land and school restrictions threaten Christian continuity in Jerusalem.

Young people's awareness of the climate crisis: What does the future look like?

At the GreenAccord Forum, researcher Krzysztof Szadejko highlights how climate awareness among young people is increasingly linked to uncertainty, fear, and a lack of long-term planning.

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Pope Leo welcomes King and Queen of Spain to Rome

The Pope meets with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Apostolic Palace before the monarchs made their way to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the king was granted the title of Protocanon of the Chapter of the Liberian Basilica.

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Rwanda-Burundi: working towards the implementation of the African Educational Pact

The bishops of Rwanda and Burundi, gathered under the umbrella body of the Association of Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi (ACOREB), have resolved to implement the Global and African Educational Pacts in Catholic schools of both countries. They reached this decision at the end of their recent plenary meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.

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