Pope Leo decries violence and exploitation, during trip to Angola
Posted in Africa International NEWS The Pope

Pope Leo decries violence and exploitation, during trip to Angola

SAURIMO (OSV News): “We can see today how the hope of many people is frustrated…

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Unrestricted mining is destroying communities and the environment
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Unrestricted mining is destroying communities and the environment

Father Shay Cullen The latest police action against anti-mining protestors in Barangay Bitnong, Dupax del…

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Newly-blessed Garden of Hope honours the departed 
Posted in Asia Hong Kong NEWS

Newly-blessed Garden of Hope honours the departed 

HONG KONG (SE): As Hong Kong continues to face a serious shortage of burial niches…

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Reject hatred and seek dialogue, peace, and reconciliation, Pope Leo says in Urbi et Orbi
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Reject hatred and seek dialogue, peace, and reconciliation, Pope Leo says in Urbi et Orbi

“Let us all rejoice in the Lord, for our Saviour has been born in the…

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Pursue ‘unarmed’ and ‘disarming’ peace, pope urges in World Peace Day message
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Pursue ‘unarmed’ and ‘disarming’ peace, pope urges in World Peace Day message

VATICAN (CNS): The “confrontational” tone dominating both global and national politics is “deepening instability and…

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Faith amid the flames: Catholics bring prayer, consolation and hope to Tai Po fire tragedy
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Faith amid the flames: Catholics bring prayer, consolation and hope to Tai Po fire tragedy

HONG KONG (SE): In the days following the devastating fire in Tai Po—described by many…

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Christmas crèche and tree are signs of hope, pope says
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Christmas crèche and tree are signs of hope, pope says

VATICAN (CNS): “The Nativity scene and the Christmas tree are signs of faith and hope,”…

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