Pope to Russia: Honor Black Sea Initiative
During his Angelus message, Pope Francis calls on Russia to allow millions of tons of grain and other crops harvested in Ukraine to be exported across the Black Sea.
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Tekakwitha Conference: Protect Indigenous Women and Girls
The Tekakwitha Conference for Native American Catholics, held in Minnesota July 20 to 23, opened by calling for a halt to gender-based violence.
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Pope to Young People: Look to the Elderly
In his message for this year’s World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, observed July 23, Pope Francis tells young people to look to the elderly for wisdom as they tackle life’s ups and downs.
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Papal Envoy Urges U.S. Support for Peace in Ukraine
Cardinal Matteo Zuppi delivers a letter to President Biden, saying the pope prioritizes peace and the return of deported Ukrainian children.
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Experts, Catholic Leaders Call for Help for Haiti
Haitian gangs have overrun the country to the point that international intervention is needed, say Church leaders and experts.
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