Archbishop John Du of Palo urged the nation to reflect on how it forms its young people after the deadly June 22 attack at a high school in Tacloban City.

Representatives of Christianity and Buddhism, Hinduism, Jainism, and Sikhism met in Rome to promote interreligious dialogue and cooperation across the continent.

The book "Freedom Under Grace," which contains the pope's writings from his time as an Augustinian friar, will be released in September.

WASHINGTON – “As rescue efforts are underway, I urge the international community to mobilize in support of the Venezuelan people, and to send the necessary humanitarian assistance to alleviate their suffering,” said Bishop A. Elias Zaidan, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

Bishop Zaidan’s statement follows:

“In the wake of the devastating earthquakes that have impacted Venezuela, causing significant loss of life and severe destruction, I offer the prayers and solidarity of the Church in the United States to our sisters and brothers affected by this tragedy.

“As rescue efforts are underway, I urge the international community to mobilize in support of the Venezuelan people, and to send the necessary humanitarian assistance to alleviate their suffering. Catholic Relief Services, the international relief agency of the Church in the United States, and its partner Caritas Venezuela, are already responding and assessing needs at this early stage. We understand the U.S. government is readying an initial response and appreciate their partnership in responding to this natural disaster. 

“Let us all join in prayer that Our Lady of Coromoto, patroness of Venezuela, will comfort and protect her children and that compassionate international assistance will arrive swiftly.”

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Pope Leo sends an initial €100,000 emergency donation to Venezuela as rescue efforts continue following devastating earthquakes that have killed at least 164 people and left widespread destruction.

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Bishop Aldo Berardi says the Northern Arabia Church continues to stand with the faithful amid uncertainty in the Gulf.

Pope Leo XIV praises the value of sport in promoting growth of body and spirit, as he meets with the Italian Swimming Federation.

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In a meeting with the Presidents of Jesuit colleges and universities in North America, Pope Leo XIV says colleges and universities can be ideal spaces for confronting issues facing society, such as addressing the needs of marginalized people and reflecting on the impact of artificial intelligence.

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