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UNICEF: Darfur's children trapped in a humanitarian catastrophe

Since the start of the war in Sudan, the United Nations has documented more than 5,700 serious violations against children across Sudan, affecting at least 5,100 children, with over 4,300 killed or maimed.

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Over 1 million Afghan girls denied education since 2021 ban

The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, warns that restrictions on girls’ secondary education could affect more than 2 million by 2030, with dire consequences for the country’s health, workforce, and future economic growth.

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Official roster of events for Fulton Sheen beatification announced

Archbishop Fulton Sheen will be beatified in St. Louis on Sept. 24.

Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine

Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.

‘A generation that won’t be silenced’: Young people turn out for pro-life march in Mexico City

The April 25 March for Life in Mexico City was marked by a strong presence of young people, a generation that has vowed to not give up the fight in face of the majority of states legalizing abortion.

Pope: Pontifical diplomacy at the service of peace, truth and justice

Visiting the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy on the occasion of its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the figure of the pontifical diplomatic priest: a messenger of peace, called to defend the entire human family, not only the Catholic community.

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Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and peace.

Hotline operator named Catholic Charities USA 2026 volunteer of the year

“Callers thank me for just being willing to listen and empathize. I really feel good after those calls,” Julie Abbott said.

Antilles Bishops bring Caribbean realities to heart of Universal Church

The President of the Antilles Episcopal Conference describes the bishops’ ad limina visit to Rome as a vital moment of communion with the universal Church and an opportunity to share the Caribbean’s pastoral realities.

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UN–EU assessment says Gaza set back 77 years

A UN - European Union joint warning says that human development across Gaza has been set back by a staggering 77 years.

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