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Caritas Internationalis awarded for defending humanity

“In a world where religion is often used as a political tool, the work of Caritas demonstrates that faith can still play a vital role in upholding human dignity across borders, through committed action in areas of hardship.” With this motivation, on June 7th, Caritas International was honored with the Human Dignity Award, presented by… Read more »

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Solemnity of St. Paul the Apostle 2025

Letter of Sr. Anna Caiazza, Superior General

Dear Sisters and young women in formation, Fear and uncertainty fill our days. In our world, battlefields spring up every daily, wars are justified, and military power is legitimized as the “guarantor of peace”. “Peace through strength”, the Israeli Prime Minister’s comment regarding the U.S. attack against Iran, gives pause for thought. This is equivalent…

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ROMANIA
A Continuous reading of the Gospel according to Luke

On Saturday, June 7, a profound spiritual experience unfolded in the chapel of the Assumptionist Fathers in Bucharest. Organized by the Daughters of St. Paul in collaboration with Fr. Lucian Dîncă, AA, professor at the Catholic University of Bucharest, the event featured a continuous reading of the Gospel of Luke. This moment of biblical prayer… Read more »

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Democratic Republic of CONGO
A Daughter of St. Paul is the New President of COSMAM/COMSAM

“God of surprises”—these are the words Sr. Rita Yamba, Daughter of St. Paul and Superior of the Congo–Ivory Coast delegation, used to express her feelings after being elected president of the Confederation of Conferences of Major Superiors of Africa and Madagascar (COSMAM/COMSAM). Founded in May 2005 in Cotonou (Benin), COSMAM/COMSAM brings together the national Conferences… Read more »

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ITALY
A vigil in the heart of Palermo

On Saturday, May 10, members of the Pauline Family active in the city of Palermo organized a Night of Listening along Via Maqueda, one of the busiest streets in the historic center. The goal was to meet young people and passersby on a typical Saturday night in the city. The “night crowd” was offered the…

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PORTUGAL
Austen Ivereigh in Lisbon: Two Days of Reflection on the Pontificate of Pope Francis

Lisbon hosted two intense days of reflection with the presence of Austen Ivereigh—writer, journalist, and biographer of Pope Francis—at the launch of his new book Em primeiro lugar pertencer a Deus (First of All, Belong to God), published by Paulinas Editora. The English author took part in a series of meetings on April…

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ITALY
Paolo Ruffini Receives the 2025 Pauline Prize

Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, has been awarded the 2025 Pauline Prize, a prestigious honor presented annually by the Pauline Communication and Culture Association (ODV). The award ceremony took place on May 27 during a conference dedicated to Pope Francis’ message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications. The event, held… Read more »

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ITALY
UISG Plenary Assembly 2025: “Consecrated Life: A Hope That Transforms”

From May 5 to 9, the 23rd Plenary Assembly of the UISG (International Union of Superiors General) took place in Rome at the Ergife Hotel. The event brought together more than 900 superiors general from 75 countries around the world. This year’s Assembly held special significance as it marked the 60th anniversary of the organization’s… Read more »

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