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Pope prays for victims of Colombia earthquake and invokes spiritual strength

In a telegram addressed to the president of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow over the powerful earthquake that struck the country on 10 August, leaving more than a hundred people dead and many others injured.

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From Parish to Nation: CHARIS India's five-year fight for life

Archbishop Francis Kalist, who initiated the March for Life, echoed a similar call to action, quoting Venerable Fulton Sheen's reminder that "it is up to you, the people" to save the Church and stand for life.

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St. Clare of Assisi: Saint of the Day for Tuesday, August 11, 2026

St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Tradition says her father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family and her mother was a very devout woman belonging to the noble family of Fiumi. As a young girl, Clare dedicated herself to prayer. At 18-years-old, she heard St. Francis of Assisi preach during a Lenten service in the church of San Giorgio ...

60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace

The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announces the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027—“Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility”.

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Angola: Diocese of Viana prepares for annual pilgrimage to Mama Muxima Shrine

A working group comprising officials of the Diocese of Viana and Angola’s Provincial Government of Icolo and Bengo have confirmed readiness to host this year's annual Marian pilgrimage scheduled for early September. The Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima (Mama Muxima) is located in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana.

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Sisters work to restore the dignity of female victims of exploitation

The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven (MQHM) have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls affected by sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse in the Philippines. Founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu, in the Philippines, they have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse.

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Colombian Bishops appeal for solidarity after devastating earthquake

The powerful earthquake struck the west of the country and was felt across much of Colombia. The death toll so far stands at more than 130 confirmed fatalities, with nearly 600 people injured. Pereira is the city with the highest number of casualties, while in Manizales buildings, hospitals, schools and places of worship have been damaged. Six airports have been closed for safety inspections. Search and rescue operations are continuing.

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Cardinal Bo of Myanmar: We are not alone in 'the storm'

Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, reminds the nation's faithful that despite the immense suffering they may be facing, they are not alone, for Christ is with them, and he urges young people of the embattled nation to be 'men and women of conscience.'

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West Bank Christians feel ‘forgotten’ over settler violence

Settler attacks have become a recurring reality in Taybeh, Palestine’s last remaining all-Christian village. Father Bashar Fawadleh, who has served as the Latin parish priest of Christ the Redeemer for the past five years, fears that local families will be forced to abandon their land.

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Jordan begins preparations for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism

Ahead the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, civil and religious leaders come together in Jordan to begin preparations for the landmark event.

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