Franciscans say conflict in Papua driving fear and displacement 
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Franciscans say conflict in Papua driving fear and displacement 

(LiCAS News): The Franciscans in Papua, eastern Indonesia, condemned a drone blast near a church…

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One year in, Pope Leo champions unity, justice and peace
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One year in, Pope Leo champions unity, justice and peace

VATICAN (CNS): Marking one year since greeting the world from St. Peter’s Basilica with “May…

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Japanese bishops warn military buildup threatens nation’s postwar peace identity
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Japanese bishops warn military buildup threatens nation’s postwar peace identity

TOKYO (LiCAS News): The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Japan has warned that the country is…

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Catholics in Vietnam mark first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy 
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Catholics in Vietnam mark first anniversary of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy 

HANOI (LiCAS News): Archbishop Marek Zalewski, permanent representative of the Holy See to Vietnam, presided…

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Pope Leo XIV, God’s diplomat speaking gospel to power
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Pope Leo XIV, God’s diplomat speaking gospel to power

(OSV News): Roughly two months before celebrating a year on the throne of Peter, Pope…

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Pontifical academy reflects on power, democracy, and a changing world 
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Pontifical academy reflects on power, democracy, and a changing world 

VATICAN (SE): Amid growing global uncertainty, scholars and Church leaders gathered in the Vatican from…

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Bishop urges aid for Lebanon amid escalating conflict and uncertain peace
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Bishop urges aid for Lebanon amid escalating conflict and uncertain peace

(OSV News): “As the United States seeks a negotiated end to the war in Iran,…

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