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Myanmar's suffering worsens amid impending global aid cuts

As the suffering continues in Myanmar due to the military junta-induced humanitarian crisis displacing hundreds of thousands, impending food aid cuts threaten to further affect the most vulnerable.

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Pope Francis concelebrates Mass in the private chapel of Gemelli Hospital

The Holy See Press Office releases a photo of Pope Francis in prayer after having concelebrated the Eucharist on Sunday morning. This is the first photo since his hospitalization on 14 February. Pope Francis' medical condition remains stable and his respiratory therapy and physiotherapy continue.

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Haiti holds out hope for presidential election

Haiti is planning, hoping and praying that it will be possible to finally hold a presidential election, but it all depends on whether law and order can be restored and if the notorious street gangs can be defeated.

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US launches wave of airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen

The United States launched attacks on targets in the Yemen, striking at Houthi rebels and leaving dozens of people killed and scores more injured.

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Pope Francis offers condolences for victims of nightclub fire in North Macedonia

In a telegram signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, Pope Francis expresses his closeness to the families who lost their loved ones, mostly young people, in a fire that broke out in the city of Kocani, North Macedonia.

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Pope from Gemelli: Praise God, Who never abandons us

In his Angelus reflection, Pope Francis contemplates the period of trial he is experiencing, and highlights the “shining signs of hope” that illuminate hospitals and places of care.

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Pope remains in stable condition, shows gradual improvements from therapies

Pope Francis continues high-flow oxygen therapy, progressively reducing the need for non-invasive mechanical ventilation during the night. The Pope still requires hospital medical care, as well as physiotherapy and respiratory physiotherapy.

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'Multimedia pilgrimage' - Special initiatives for the Feast of the Shroud of Turin

Initiatives associated with the liturgical feast of the Shroud of Turin during the Jubilee year, including a 'multimedia pilgrimage,' were presented during a press conference on Saturday at the Theological University of Northern Italy's Turin Campus, and in live connection with the Holy See Press Office.

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Churches in Canada concerned by proposed changes to their tax status

Churches in Canada express concern over two recommendations from the Standing Committee on Finance proposing the revocation of tax exemption status of prolife and faith based charities which would have a significant impact on Canadian society.

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Rearmament and the 'nuclear umbrella' - the words of Pope Francis

'How can we propose peace if we constantly invoke the threat of nuclear war as a legitimate recourse for the resolution of conflicts?'

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