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Pope: Authorities must pursue ceasefire and peace through dialogue
Posted on 03/24/2026 15:11 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV issues a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, renewing his appeal to “work for peace, not with weapons,” and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death.
UNICEF appeals for end to Mideast war as children suffer devastation
Posted on 03/24/2026 10:28 AM ()
The United Nations Children's Fund appeals for an end to the violence in the Middle East and unimpeded humanitarian access to assist over 1.2 million displaced children in Iran and Lebanon. The humanitarian organization warns that a generation of children is being pulled deeper into crisis and paying a devastating price.
God’s miracle: How Tanzania’s children with disabilities are finding hope at centre in Singida
Posted on 03/24/2026 10:14 AM ()
“Children with disabilities deserve the same care, respect and opportunities as every other child in society. Serving them has revealed the meaning of my vocation and the joy of ministering to others,” said Sr. Rosemary Ombay, the assistant director of Siuyu Rehabilitation Centre.
Israel says it plans to take control of large area of southern Lebanon
Posted on 03/24/2026 09:10 AM ()
Archbishop of Monaco: Pope Leo XIV will help us recognize ‘hidden poverties’
Posted on 03/24/2026 07:28 AM ()
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Monaco, Archbishop Dominique-Marie David tells Vatican News about the spiritual fragilities of the small country where wealth often conceals deep “loneliness” and a “crisis of the meaning of life.”
Synod releases reports on poverty, the environment, and polygamy
Posted on 03/24/2026 07:00 AM ()
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the Final Reports of Study Group No. 2, 'To hear the cry of the poor and the earth,' and that of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) Commission on 'the pastoral challenge of polygamy.'
Commemorating thousands of Polish religious sisters who rescued Jews during WW2
Posted on 03/24/2026 06:13 AM ()
24 March marks the National Day of Remembrance of Poles Who Saved Jews Under German Occupation, linked to the murder of the Ulma family and the Jews they sheltered. Denounced to the Germans, the family was killed on 24 March 1944 in Markowa.
Holy See urges renewed commitment to human dignity in fight against racism
Posted on 03/24/2026 05:33 AM ()
Addressing a UN meeting, the Holy See condemns racism, warns of emerging digital biases, and calls for policies grounded in the equal dignity of every person.
Tunisia leads African push for climate action and technology cooperation
Posted on 03/24/2026 05:19 AM ()
Tunisia positions itself at the forefront of Africa’s climate response by advancing national strategies and hosting a major forum to boost regional cooperation and technology access.
Vietnam youth congress offers renewed call to missionary discipleship
Posted on 03/24/2026 03:06 AM ()
The Archdiocese of Hanoi brings together over 5,000 young Catholics for the 2026 Hanoi Archdiocesan Youth Congress, inviting Vietnamese youth to reflect on their identity as missionary disciples of Christ.