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Liberia: A Catholic sister’s mission in the community

“In Liberia, education is more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building,” says Sr. Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, Education Secretary of the Diocese of Cape Palmas and National Coordinator for Catholic Schools in Liberia. Her daily work places her at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation.

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Pope invites new Archbishops to be 'Good Shepherds' on Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

During the Mass for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to be inspired by the two Patrons of Rome who, despite their flaws, became extraordinary witnesses to the Gospel. He also invites the new Metropolitan Archbishops receiving their pallium to imitate the Lord and be Good Shepherds to the faithful entrusted to them.

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Italian NGO helps bring clean water to villages in Ethiopia

Five water supply systems, built in partnership with the authorities of the Basketo, Semen Ari, and Geze Gofa districts, are now bringing clean water to local villages, together with support from the Comunità Volontari per il Mondo (CVM) - an Italian NGO that has been working in the country since 1980.

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Pope Leo prays for Venezuela as quake death toll rises

Pope Leo XIV expresses his solidarity and calls for prayers for the people of Venezuela, as the death toll from two earthquakes rises sharply.

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Pope at Angelus: Love involves detachment, loss, hospitality

At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV says that true love requires us to be detached, accept loss, and provide hospitality to those in need.

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Lord's Day Reflection: 'The Silent Collapse and conversion of the Ego'

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Silent Collapse and conversion of the Ego."

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Pope closes Consistory, 'an experience of communion at service of mission'

Pope Leo XIV delivers his closing address for the Extraordinary Synod of Cardinals, focusing on hope, synodality, and the Church’s responsibility in a world marked by war and a crisis in human relationships.

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Cardinal Grech: Synod is a sign of gentle listening

Cardinal Mario Grech, Secretary General of the Synod, delivers the introductory address for the fourth session of the Consistory, inviting participants to view the implementation phase as a process of integrating insights into the life of communities.

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Vatican Commission on AI meets for first time

The Vatican’s Interdicasterial Commission on Artificial Intelligence holds its first meeting in Rome.

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Consistory: Fourth session focuses on the Synod and priesthood

During the fourth session, the cardinals reflect on the need to offer the clergy an image of the priesthood that is “beautiful, creative, evangelical, and at the same time not clerical.” They also discuss the risk that the complexity of consultation processes could weigh down the Church precisely at a time when it is called to bear witness to the world.

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