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US strikes on Iran said to be paused amid diplomatic push

International media reports that the U.S. military has paused strikes on Iran, however the reasons remain unclear.

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Santa Mónica: A journey of hope for those facing addiction

What began as a prayer group for mothers who were worried about their children became a foundation that accompanies young people and families affected by addiction in Tierra del Fuego.

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Pope to host concert for peace with children from crisis-affected countries

An international choir of children and young people from crisis-affected parts of the world will come together with Pope Leo XIV and Andrea Bocelli to dedicate time to praying for peace at Borgo Laudato si’ on July 29, using music as a universal language of peace.

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Synod publishes ‘Recollecting’ resource for 2027 local Church assemblies

The General Secretariat of the Synod offers Bishops and diocesan synodal teams practical guidance for evaluation Assemblies to be held in the first half of 2027.

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Archbishop of Berlin condemns hate crime in German capital

After a minivan drove at high speed into a crowd at an event in Berlin, the local Church, German leaders, and EU authorities are expressing their opposition to hatred and calling for the defense of freedom.

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Old age: 'not a burden to manage, but a gift to cherish'

On the occasion of the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, held yesterday on the feast of 'Jesus' grandparents' Saints Joachim and Anne, Vatican News speaks with Vittorio Scelzo, head of the pastoral care of the elderly at the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, who reflects on the precious value of elderly people and the grandparents.

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AMECEA Bishops commit to a four-year pastoral priority plan for young people in the region

The Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have pledged to make young people the Church's shared pastoral priority for the next four years, while calling on political leaders across the region to end the exploitation of youth

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Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of wildfires in Europe

Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to those affected by wildfires in France and Spain and calls for prayers for victims and emergency responders. He also recalls the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated on 26 July.

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Pope Leo XIV hails new Maronite Blessed

At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV praises the beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, praying that the new Blessed's intercession will bring peace to Lebanon and strengthen Maronite faithful worldwide.

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Pope calls for renewed negotiations for a just peace in the Middle East

During the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to violence in the Holy Land and the Middle East, urging dialogue, diplomacy, and prayers for peace.

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