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Shevchuk: Forgiveness and reconciliation can heal the historical memory of Europe's peoples

In Kyiv, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher met with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, who spoke to Vatican Media about the joy of welcoming the Pope's special envoy, as well as Cardinal Zuppi during his recent visit: "To pray together with the Holy Father's special envoys is to pray with the universal Church. For us, they are a visible sign of the Church embracing us."

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ASIF and Deutsche Bundesbank sign technical cooperation protocol

The signing of the agreement on technical cooperation between the two institutions took place on July 17 at the Vatican. The partnership has also been made possible by the Holy See's clear commitment to strengthening its financial architecture in line with international standards.

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Lord's Day Reflection: The Wheat, the Weeds, and the Weekend

As the Church celebrates the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "The Wheat, the Weeds, and the Weekend.”

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Zambia’s Bishops appeal to country’s history of peace ahead of elections

As Zambians prepare to vote in the 13 August Presidential and General Elections, the Catholic Bishops have issued a Pastoral Statement urging violence-free, peaceful and civil electoral campaigns and elections.

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Ukraine: Archbishop Gallagher calls for the conditions for a just peace

The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations is in Ukraine until 21 July as the Pope's envoy for the 35th anniversary of the Renewal of the Structures of the Latin Rite Catholic Church.

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Bishop Shomali: Gaza residents continue to face extreme hardship

In an interview with Vatican News, the Vicar General of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, Bishop William Shomali, describes the deep humanitarian crisis facing Gaza's residents, where thousands are living in tents amid the ruins, and explains the Patriarchate's hope of reopening its school to provide children with an education.

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Middle East conflict threatens to drive 23 million more children into poverty

A new UNICEF analysis warns that the global economic shock triggered by the conflict in the Middle East could leave more than 23 million additional children at risk of monetary poverty by the end of the year, reversing years of progress and deepening inequality.

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Queen Camilla hears Catholic Sisters' witness from the world's frontlines

Following a meeting with Queen Camilla at Clarence House, representatives of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) share how Catholic Sisters worldwide continue to protect vulnerable women and girls through their work against human trafficking, in conflict zones, and in communities affected by climate change.

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Cardinal Zuppi concludes Ukraine mission: ‘Every effort for peace will be made'

Cardinal Zuppi returns to Rome today, 16 July, after a four-day visit to Ukraine. Following celebrations for Ukrainian Statehood Day, the president of the Italian Bishops' Conference met Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha and other officials. Discussions focused on prisoners of war, the return of Ukrainian children, humanitarian assistance, and requests from families of detainees for the cardinal to visit prisons in Russia.

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Tension worsens as Iran and US take strike action in Gulf

Iran's main military command has warned that any U.S. attack on Iranian power plants and bridges would trigger a devastating response against all infrastructure across West Asia.

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