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NIGERIA
Blessing of the Thecla house, in Calabar

It was a moment of great joy for all the Daughters of St. Paul in Nigeria, when on September 12, 2024, the Thecla house and community of Calabar was blessed by Msgr. Joseph Effiong Ekuwem, metropolitan archbishop of the diocese, in the presence of the auxiliary bishop Msgr. Christopher Naseri. Priests, religious and lay faithful… Read more »

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Adieu Msgr. Antonio Pitta, our friend and brother

“Who will separate us from the love of Christ? For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, neither angels nor principalities, neither present nor future … will ever be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord “ (Rom 8:35-39). Our thanks and prayers to Msgr…

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Share with gentleness the hope that is in your hearts (cf. 1Pt 3:15-16)

The theme of the upcoming World Communications Day draws attention to the fact that today too often communication is violent, aimed at striking and not at establishing the conditions for dialogue. It is therefore necessary to disarm communication, to cleanse it of aggression. From television talk shows to verbal wars on social networks, there is… Read more »

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INDIA
Vocare – Come and See

To create awareness and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life, especially in the Sultanate of Oman and the United Arab Emirates (part of the Vicariate of Southern Arabia), “Jesus Youth,” an International Catholic Movement approved by the Holy See, organized a vocation promotion camp this summer “Vocare-Come and See.” Fr. Anthony Xavier, a…

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Jubilee Pilgrims of hope

Spes non confundit, Hope does not disappoint is the title of the Bull of Indiction (proclamation) to the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025 written by Pope Francis. The Holy Father’s opening greeting is original and beautiful, “to those who will read this letter, let hope fill their hearts.” It immediately explains the tenor and purpose of

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Giffoni Film Festival 2024

he 54th annual Giffoni Film Festival dedicated to children and youth cinema in the province of Salerno/Italy opened on Friday, 19 July, attracting many participants from every corner of the world. One hundred films were competing, and many guests arrived. The 5,000 “jurors” from 33 nations were the protagonists of this 54th international event which…

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World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly

On the fourth World Day of Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated on July 28th, Pope Francis invited us to stay close to older people and rediscover their precious contribution “in the family, in society and the Church.” From his @Pontifex account, the Holy Father urges us to stay close to older people: “By recognizing the… Read more »

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Trafficking and exploitation: over 12 million minors involved globally

Almost 50 million people in the world are victims of various forms of modern slavery. Of these, over 12 million are minors, forced mainly into slave labor – which includes sexual exploitation, work, and illegal activities, with forced marriages a growing trend. These data are reported in the XIV report Little Invisible Slaves Dossier by… Read more »

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