His Holiness expressed the hope that cooperation between both parties will allow for the delivery of food and medical aid, and for the voluntary and safe evacuation of the civilian population

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Following the 2026 General Chapter, the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ presented an update to "Protect and Heal" (Proteger y Sanar), the document that, since 2020, has defined its policy regarding the protection of minors and vulnerable persons, the support provided to victims of abuse, and the guarantee of fair processes for all. The document has also been updated to reflect the most recent developments in Canon Law.

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An October survey by the Pew Research Center found that 46% of registered voters considered abortion “very important” when deciding how to vote, down from 56% during the 2022 midterm elections. The economy, at 84%, and the future of American democracy, at 73%, ranked substantially higher

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The SSPX announced on July 13 that it had lodged a preliminary appeal with the doctrinal dicastery on July 11, invoking canons 1734 and following of the Code of Canon Law

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The stories range from serious illnesses to persistent physical pain. According to her findings, 40 percent of those reporting healing had suffered from cancer, terminal illness or other severe conditions. The remaining 60 percent described relief from problems such as disabling arthritis, sciatica, tennis elbow and shin pain

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Answered by Legionary of Christ Father Edward McNamara, professor of liturgy and sacramental theology at the Pontifical Regina Apostolorum university.

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Address on the Occasion of the Angelus Prayer on Sunday, October 18, 2026

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All the data in the Dossier, compiled by Luca Mainoldi, are taken from the latest edition of the «Church’s Book of Statistics», published this year. It offers an overview of the Catholic Church’s presence worldwide, its pastoral structures, and its educational, healthcare and charitable activities.

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At a webinar earlier this week, representatives of the WHO discussed the “Fides” influencer group, which was launched in 2020 to spread content on social media platforms to oppose “anti-vax” narratives during the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO has an official partnership with TikTok to make sure this content is widely seen

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UN Women claims current AI platforms use biased information and discriminatory algorithms, so the massive UN agency for women is gathering researchers, governments, technology companies, digital experts and women’s rights organizations to establish an AI hub that will influence, design and govern technology.

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Verghese V Joseph – Prison Ministry India (PMI) will bring together Church leaders, prison chaplains, volunteers, rehabilitation workers and correctional stakeholders from across the country

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Vatican City: Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung adenocarcinoma after undergoing planned thoracic surgery at Rome’s Agostino Gemelli University Hospital on Tuesday, the

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