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Church bells in Mexico to toll for peace and in memory of victims of violence

The National Dialogue for Peace, a Church-led organization in Mexico, is calling a day of remembrance for the victims of violence.

Rome Safeguarding Dialogues advance efforts to protect minors and end abuse

Rome Safeguarding Dialogues open a new chapter in collaboration for the protection of minors and vulnerable persons with the commitment to continued collaboration and concrete measures to strengthen protection across the Church.

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Ukraine advocate says cathedral bombing reflects broader campaign against Christianity

“This is certainly deliberate,” Ukraine Freedom Project Founder Steven Moore said of the attack on the historic 11th-century Dormition Cathedral of Kyiv Pechersk Lavra.

Church in European Union calls for preserving outer space as the common heritage of humanity

A conference organized by the Catholic Church emphasized the need to address issues of growing concern as nations and private actors are increasingly involved in space exploration and activities.

Joint declaration signed in Geneva against use of AI in warfare

The World Council of Churches is among the 226 signatories of a document calling on technology companies and governments to “cease supplying” artificial intelligence systems for use in the “military kill chain” and to “take all necessary measures” to prevent violations of international humanitarian law and human rights.

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'Borgo Dialogues' launched in Castel Gandolfo

The 'Borgo Dialogues', a new international forum for dialogue on care for our common home, are set to be inaugurated in the papal gardens of Castel Gandolfo.

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Giving Ukrainian children hope that strengthens hearts in times of war

The Secretary of the Youth Commission of the Kyiv-Zhytomyr Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church in Ukraine speaks to Vatican News about faith formation during wartime, large-scale diocesan gatherings, children’s letters to the front line, and personal sources of spiritual resilience.

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10 years, 100,000 deaths: How Canada became the euthanasia capital of the world

Assisted suicide is a leading cause of death in the North American country 10 years after it was legalized, but pro-life advocates are continuing to push back.

Pope Leo to visit UN World Food Programme in Rome

Pope Leo XIV will visit the headquarters of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) on June 22, according to the Prefecture of the Papal Household.

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Pope: The environmental crisis is a facet of the socio-economic crisis

In a video message for the Tenth Austrian World Summit, Pope Leo XIV highlights faith, hope and love as themes that can help reflect on the climate crisis, which goes beyond simple environmental matters, but touches on social, ethical and economic issues.

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