The Pope assures the new president of the United Arab Emirates of "all his prayers", joining the people of the Emirates in mourning the death of the former president.

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With a rescript promulgated on Wednesday, Pope Francis grants the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life faculties to allow non-clerics to serve as “major superiors” in religious communities.

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Sweden and Finland formally submit their applications to join NATO, marking a possibly significant change in Europe’s security architecture. Turkey restates its opposition to the bid by the two Nordic countries.

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The visit marks the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Ukraine and will focus on the ongoing war in the country..

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In its new ‘State of the Global Climate 2021’ report, the World Meteorological Organization says the past seven years have been the hottest on record and that greenhouse gas concentrations, sea-level rise, ocean heat, and ocean acidification set new records in 2021.

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The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) in Lesotho recently held a one-day workshop for religious congregations on how best to care for migrants, refugees and people on the move.

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Continuing his catechesis on the elderly at the weekly General Audience, Pope Francis draws inspiration from the biblical figure of Job, who witnesses a God of tenderness behind His silence.

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Pope Francis meets with men and women inspired by the charism of St. Charles de Foucauld, and praises the new Saint’s focus on the love of Christ for all people.

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Pope Francis establishes that the international Pontifical Foundation “Scholas Occurentes” be formally recognized as a Private Association of the Faithful of international character and prepares to launch its International Movement in the Vatican on Thursday.

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10th World Meeting of Families: 7 catecheses and 7 short films that tell stories of sorrow, rebirth and faith. Promoted by the Diocese of Rome and the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, the reflections and films aim to provide preparation for the great event that will be held in Rome from 22 to 26 June.

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