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Pope Leo grieves for victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster

Pope Leo mourns victims of a ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, praying for those who died as well as for civil authorities and rescue works, and all affected by the tragedy.

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The Pope’s garden in the Vatican Gardens becomes 100% organic

The Pope's garden next to the Mater Ecclesiae monastery in the Vatican Gardens, commissioned in the Middle Ages by Pope Nicholas III Orsini, becomes 100% organic as it is managed according to the principle of caring for Creation, as set out in Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato si.’

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DR Congo: Catholic schools prepare for new academic year amid Ebola threat

Against a backdrop of strengthened health measures, chronic insecurity, and hope surrounding vaccine trials, Catholic schools in the north-east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo are preparing for the new academic year and working to ensure that young people do not lose a year of education.

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Indonesia: Education disrupted for over 8,000 children after earthquake

Save the Children is drawing attention to children as the most vulnerable group impacted by the 7.7 earthquake that struck Indonesia, particularly the island of Flores, on Saturday. The death toll has risen to at least 68, with 213 people injured and nearly 13,000 people have been forced to leave their homes.

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Cardinal Parolin prays for persecuted Christians worldwide

During his homily at the Pontifical Mass marking the ninth centenary of the translation of the relics of Saint Agatha in Catania, Sicily, Cardinal Pietro Parolin invited the faithful to pray for the many Christians persecuted around the world.

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Indonesia: Archbishop of Ende says earthquake could not destroy the people's love

Archbishop Paulus Budi Kleden, SVD, of Ende in Indonesia speaks to Vatican News about ongoing earthquake relief efforts and how bonds of faith and solidarity unite the people. He asks for prayers as the people begin their journey toward healing and recovery.

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Two peoples, two States: The unwavering position of the Popes and the Holy See

Pope Leo XIV’s appeal on the Middle East at the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo on 16 August is the latest expression of the Holy See’s longstanding support for a two-State solution as the only path to a “just and lasting” peace for Israel and Palestine.

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Cross‑border strikes kill civilians in Russia and Ukraine

Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region overnight.

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Pope says sport can be ‘prophecy of peace’ ahead of Mediterranean Games

As Athletica Vaticana prepares to take part in the Mediterranean Games, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hopes that the event held in southern Italy may promote sport as a “prophecy of peace and fraternity.”

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Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to victims of Indonesia earthquake

In a telegram signed by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Pope Leo assures those affected by the 15 August earthquake in Indonesia of his “spiritual solidarity and closeness” and encourages ongoing humanitarian and recovery efforts.

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