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“Laudate Deum”: the Pope’s cry for a response to the climate crisis

Pope Francis has published an Apostolic Exhortation building on his 2015 encyclical. We’re not reacting enough, he says, we’re close to breaking point. He criticises climate change deniers, saying that the human origin of global warming is now beyond doubt. And he describes how care for our common home flows from the Christian faith.

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“Multilateralism from below” to combat climate change and more

In Pope Francis’ new Exhortation, he highlights the importance of global authorities capable of enforcing commitments, as well as the need for participation on the part of all.

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In Cabo Verde, the Franciscan month of October is lived with great joy.

In most communities on the Cabo Verdean islands of Santo Antão, São Vicente, São Nicolau, Santiago, Fogo and Brava, where the Franciscan Capuchins have a strong presence, the Franciscan spirit in October is joyfully commemorated.

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Catholic bishops of Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe to deliberate on common challenges

The sub-regional consultative meeting of the Catholic bishops from Zambia, Malawi and Zimbabwe is set to take place from 15 to 19 July 2024 to discuss “various challenges” within the continent of Africa such as inequality, and concerns around the environment.

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Pope at opening Mass for Synod: Let us walk with the Holy Spirit

Pope Francis presides at the Holy Mass in St Peter’s Square for the Opening of the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, and invites the faithful to walk with the Holy Spirit, “in trust and with joy”.

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Homily proclaimed during Synod Retreat's Final Mass

On Tuesday evening, Archbishop Jaime Spengler of Porto Alegre, Brazil, and President of the Latin American Episcopal Conference (CELAM), proclaims the homily during the Holy Mass he celebrated for the synod members, fraternal delegates and special invitees currently on retreat prior to participating in the XVI Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops which begins tomorrow, 4 October.

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Cardinal Protase Rugambwa invites Tanzanians to build a culture of unity and solidarity.

After the ceremony in which Pope Francis created 21 new Cardinals, Tanzania’s new Cardinal, Protase Rugambwa, was celebrated in a thanksgiving ceremony organised by the Tanzanian community in Italy.

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President Zelensky: 'Ukraine to start EU membership talks'

Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelensky, has made clear his nation expects to start talks on joining the European Union as early as this year despite divisions within the EU about that issue. Zelensky made the announcement after a surprise EU foreign ministers meeting in Ukraine's capital.

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Bishop Arnold: Laudate Deum will be a firm call for action for creation

Ahead of the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation updating the Laudato Si’ Encyclical the lead Bishop for Environmental Issues of the Bishops of England and Wales (CBCEW) says that it will be a further pressing call to address the current climate and environmental crisis with immediate action.

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Synod retreat - Day 3: Meditation prior to evening Mass

Reflecting on the day's Gospel, Benedictine nun and former abbess Mother Maria Ignazia Angelini offers a meditation prior to evening Mass on Tuesday, the third and final day of the retreat for participants in the upcoming General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops.

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