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Sudanese civilians subjected to horrendous levels of violence‍

The political dispute between two Sudanese military generals who took to arms because they opposed being integrated, according to a transition plan to free elections following the ousting of long-ruling autocrat Omar al-Bahsir in 2019, has resulted in what is widely acknowledged as “the largest in

Some 400 children die of rising heat across Europe and Central Asia

An estimated 377 children were killed in 2021 by rising temperatures across Europe and Central Asia. This was the disturbing finding revealed on 24 July, by UNICEF in a new analysis of data from 23 countries. In the report ‘Beat the heat: child health amid heatwaves in Europe and Central Asia,’ the UN Children’s Fund […]

Church in Canada continues to walk alongside Indigenous Peoples

Two years on from Pope Francis historic “penitential pilgrimage” to Canada, the nation’s bishops say they “remain committed to walking in solidarity and listening to the experiences of Indigenous Peoples to guide the path forward.” In a Letter addressed to “The People of God,” the bishops say they continue to reflect “on the profound sorrow […]

Pope appeals for Olympic Truce for war-torn nations

Pope Francis on 21 July expressed his hope that the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games provide the opportunity for warring nations to respect an ancient Greek tradition and establish a truce for the duration of the Games. “According to ancient tradition, may the Olympics be an opportunity to establish a truce in wars, demonstrating a […]

Cardinal Tagle invites Catholics to share God’s gifts

Reflecting on the theme of the National Eucharistic Congress, from the Gospel of John “Remain in Me,” Pope Francis’ special envoy to the event highlighted Jesus’ mission as a gift from the Father. “Jesus is sent to be given by the Father to others,” Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said during his homily, and he explained […]

Chaldean bishops insist on two-state solution in Holy Land

As the war in Gaza threatens to further expand igniting the entire Middle East, with the Houthi rebels in Yemen and the Israeli Defence Forces (IDF) engaging in missile-strike ex-changes, the Chaldean bishops of Iraq have joined in insisting on a two-State solution in which Israel and Palestine can both live “in peace and security.” […]