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Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace
In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the path of peace.
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Five years after Beirut blast, relative of victim says justice ‘denied'
Elie Hasrouty, whose father was killed in the 2020 Beirut port blast, tells Vatican News that he wants the tragedy to inspire Lebanon to “come together, act, and organise".
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Pope: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace
In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family.
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Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana praises hospitality amidst conflict
Following the reignition of conflict in the northeastern part of Ghana, the Minister of the Upper East Region of the country urges local Catholic leaders to use their influence to achieve peace.
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The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of videos by Palestinian militias showing them suffering from starvation.
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