We publish a letter from Pope Francis to the Italian daily newspaper "Corriere della Sera" editor-in-chief Luciano Fontana, written in response to Fontana’s message of support during the Pope’s illness. In the letter, the Pope asks Fontana to relaunch and amplify his appeal for peace and disarmament.

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Pope Francis is using high-flow oxygen therapy less frequently. The swelling in his hand, seen in the photo taken and published yesterday, has already improved.

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UNICEF denounces prohibitions against delivery of life-saving humanitarian aid to enter Gaza.

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The Bishop of Auchi Diocese, in Nigeria has called on the government at all levels and security agencies to do more in the face of a deteriorating security situation leading to increased kidnappings. This follows the killings of a young seminarian recently kidnapped.

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According to a report published by Fides Agency a total of 145 priests were kidnapped and 11 killed in Nigeria between 2015 and 2025, marking a constant increase in ransom-related kidnappings that also affect other communities.

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The Holy See Press Office issues a statement recalling the March 14 phone call between Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, which expresses prayers for peace, encouragement of dialogue and an invitation to do everything possible to release prisoners.

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Fr. Lowrent Kamwanza, M.Afr., talks to Vatican News about a recent workshop in Burundi to entrust the mission of safeguarding minors and vulnerable people to the entire Church.

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This year, all the faithful are invited to attend the Vatican's Lenten Sermons on the four Fridays leading up to Easter, which will be on the theme "Anchored in Christ. Rooted and founded in the hope of new Life."

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Cardinal Claudio Gugerotti, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Eastern Churches, invites Catholics to contribute to the annual Good Friday Collection, saying the appeal provides essential resources and connects us directly with the land trod by Jesus.

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In Amankwakrom, Ghana, many women still give birth at home due to fear of high medical costs. Responding to the needs of the poor, the Missionary Sisters of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary (MSHR) are providing care and support to the sick and pregnant women in the community.

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