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Pope Leo XIV to Vatican families: ‘Families give life and love’
Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican families they are a “great miracle,” urging them to give life and love generously while celebrating family life with parents and children.
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Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion law but prince can veto it
Liechtenstein’s parliament has narrowly approved a bill to legalise abortion up to 12 weeks, but Hereditary Prince Alois has indicated he would veto it.
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Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace
The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia says Gulf Christians are called to be witnesses of peace, unity and the Gospel as conflict and tensions continue to escalate across the region.
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Two survivors rescued in Nepal 10 days after catastrophic floods
A power plant worker and a woman are rescued in Nepal in separate operations on Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country.
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Lord's Day Reflection: Love is basis and fulfillment of the Law
As the Church marks the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: "Love is the basis and the fulfillment of the Law.”
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