Bishop Pablo David elected to Synod’s Information Commission
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Bishop Pablo David elected to Synod’s Information Commission

VATICAN (RVA News): Bishop Pablo Virgilio David of Kalookan, the Philippines, was elected one of…

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Synod focus on ‘inclusion’ should embrace people with disabilities, member says
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Synod focus on ‘inclusion’ should embrace people with disabilities, member says

VATICAN (CNS): While many people hear about the synod’s focus on “inclusion” and think of…

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Pope calls parish staff in Gaza
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Pope calls parish staff in Gaza

VATICAN (CNS): Pope Francis phoned the Holy Family parish—the only Catholic parish in Gaza—on the…

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Gaza and Israel:  Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem offers to exchange himself for child hostages, calls for prayers on October 17, Pope Francis renews call for humanitarian respect
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Gaza and Israel: Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem offers to exchange himself for child hostages, calls for prayers on October 17, Pope Francis renews call for humanitarian respect

VATICAN (SE): “Anything” for their freedom and to have “those children back home,” the Latin…

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‘Laudate Deum’ a timely call to choose life or death, say ecological advocates
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‘Laudate Deum’ a timely call to choose life or death, say ecological advocates

(OSV News) Laudate Deum [Praise God], Pope Francis’ latest plea to urgently address global warming…

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