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Pope Leo condemns 'exclusionary mindset' in Pentecost address
AFP, Published on 08/06/2025
» VATICAN CITY - Pope Leo XIV exhorted the faithful on Sunday to reject an "exclusionary mindset" he said had led to nationalism around the world.
Gunmen kill 'many' worshippers in Nigeria Catholic church attack
AFP, Published on 06/06/2022
» LAGOS - Gunmen with explosives stormed a Catholic church and opened fire in southwest Nigeria on Sunday, killing "many" worshippers and wounding others, the government and police said.
Pope calls for end to 'pandemic of poverty' after virus
AFP, Published on 31/05/2020
» VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis called on Saturday for a "more just and equitable society" in the post-coronavirus world, and for people to act to "end the pandemic of poverty".
Pacific clean-up after homes 'blown to smithereens' by superstorm
AFP, Published on 14/04/2020
» SUVA, Fiji: Tens of thousands of people remain homeless in Vanuatu a week after Tropical Cyclone Harold pummelled the impoverished Pacific nation, smashing houses and destroying crops, aid workers said Tuesday.
Monster cyclone tears through Vanuatu town
AFP, Published on 07/04/2020
» PORT VILA, Vanuatu: A deadly cyclone destroyed much of Vanuatu's second-largest town but early warnings appeared to have prevented mass casualties in the Pacific nation, with some residents sheltered in caves to stay safe, aid workers said Tuesday.