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Ukrainian bishop on harsh winter: Support can warm our hearts

After yet another massive attack by the Russian army on Ukrainian cities, Bishop Jan Sobilo, Auxiliary Bishop of the Kharkiv–Zaporizhzhia Diocese, speaks about this difficult night and the daily reality of life under shelling.

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From victim to witness: Bukuru Claude against human trafficking

Bukuru Claude, from Burundi, shares with Vatican News his experience of being trafficked and how today he works with Talitha Kum, to raise awareness and prevent other tragedies linked to this phenomenon.

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Talitha Kum Youth Ambassador: ‘Use all platforms to end trafficking'

Hailing from the southern African nation of Botswana, Lone Botshelo is in Rome to participate in an international gathering organized by the "Talitha Kum" anti-trafficking network as it prepares to mark the annual "International Day of Awareness and Prayer Against Human Trafficking" on 8 February.

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Scores killed and injured in suicide attack at Islamabad mosque

At least 31 people die, and some 170 others suffer injury in a suicide attack during Friday prayers in a Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Pakistan's capital, Islamabad.

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Major Superiors meet in Angola: Consecrated Life walks with the local Church

The Regional Conference of Major Superiors of Southern Africa (RCMSSA) has concluded its Second General Assembly in Luanda, Angola, marking a renewed commitment to unity, mission, and collaboration among consecrated men and women in the region.

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Brazil: Sensitivity, love, patience for elderly cared for in body and soul

In a nursing home in southern Brazil, the Little Missionaries of Mary Immaculate bear witness to the value of live, the transformative power of loving hospitality, and attention to others’ needs, and they share their mission with a resident priest.

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Pope Leo denounces human trafficking as a ‘crime against humanity’

Pope Leo XIV releases a message to mark the 12th World Day against Human Trafficking, and pledges the Catholic Church’s commitment to confront and bring an end to this “grave crime against humanity.”

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Vietnamese Church highlights vocation growth, calls for renewed missionary formation

With dozens of new transitional deacons ordained this year, Church leaders and commentators in Vietnam are emphasizing the need to transform abundant vocations into authentic missionary service.

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Pope: Sport is important for humanity, respect Olympic truce

Ahead of the opening ceremony of the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympic Winter Games in northern Italy, Pope Leo XIV issues the letter 'Life in Abundance' on the value of sport.

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Sierra Leone Catholic Bishops condemn rising violence against clergy

The Catholic Bishops of Sierra Leone condemn rising incidents of attacks against priests, religious men and women, and Church property throughout the country.

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