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Pope Francis comforted relatives of loved ones killed in a nightclub stampede in 2018 during an audience at the Vatican Saturday.

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Laudato Si’ anniversary offers “a way forward through caring for the planet and one...

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Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3

The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3.

10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture will focus on climate justice

The 10th Annual Desmond Tutu Peace Lecture, titled “Climate Justice Globally: Now and for the Future,” will take place on 7 October...

WCC, ACT Alliance, Middle East Council of Churches appeal for addressing needs in Lebanon

In a joint statement, the World Council of Churches, ACT Alliance, and Middle East Council of Churches appealed to address the most...

Pope Francis pleads with Catholics not to gossip

Pope Francis implored Catholics Sunday not to gossip about one another’s faults, but instead to follow Jesus’ directive on fraternal correction in...

Pope Francis: The cross reminds us of the sacrifices of the Christian life

Pope Francis said Sunday the crucifix we wear or hang on our wall is not supposed to be decorative, but a reminder...

“Serving a Wounded World” document is “a call to reflection and action”

Rev. Dr Peniel Rajkumar is the World Council of Churches (WCC) programme coordinator for Interreligious Dialogue and Cooperation. He reflects on the...
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