Church of the Holy Spirit

Two schools run by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land have been inaugaurated in Syria’s Idlib governorate.

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The 2026 Ratzinger Prize recipient is American theologian Dr John Cavadini, recognized for the scholarly merits of his research on Patristics, particularly his studies on St Augustine. Pope Leo XIV will present the award to to Dr Cavadini on December 19 in the Apostolic Palace.

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Governments across the Middle East are preparing for a possible escalation in regional tensions after Iran claimed it had obtained intelligence suggesting the United States is planning a renewed bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic.

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The latest alert issued jointly by United Nations agencies—including UNICEF, the FAO, and the World Food Programme—paints a terrifying picture: in Haiti, an estimated 254,000 children aged 6 to 59 months are expected to suffer from acute malnutrition. The international community is witnessing this agony with an inertia that agencies on the ground decry as “unacceptable.”

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Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) Diocesan Directors from Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe convened for an Induction and Formation Course facilitated by the Missio England and Wales National Director. The course, attended by 19 Diocesan Directors, was held recently at the Hwange Marian Shrine Centre in the Diocese of Hwange, Zimbabwe.

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On the International Day of Peace, Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala of Tombura-Yambio called on the people of South Sudan to renew their commitment to peace, reconciliation, and justice. He urged the political leaders, communities, young people, and faith leaders to reject violence and rebuild trust amid continuing challenges linked to conflict and displacement.

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The world’s major powers gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York. At the heart of the agenda are major global issues, including the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, alongside the challenges facing the global economy and the issue of artificial intelligence.

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The "Borgo Dialogues" initiative aims to bring leaders from different sectors together to discuss artificial intelligence, healthcare, sustainability and the common good.

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Between 700 and 1,000 children from schools and parishes in Rome will gather in the Vatican Gardens with Pope Leo to start the “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” initiative promoted by Aid to the Church in Need.

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Pope Leo pays a visit to the Dicastery for Culture and Education on Monday, meeting with employees and staff and encouraging them in their daily commitment and service to the Church and the world.

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