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Archbishop Joseph Arshad, Bishop of the Diocese of Islamabad-Rawalpindi, reflects on the Church in Pakistan's commitment to protecting children from abuse or exploitation, stressing that "child safety is not just a family matter, but a national moral responsibility."

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After long service and dedication in the missions, the elderly retired missionaries who served in Papua New Guinea and are now back in Europe continue to tell an extraordinary story of faith, sacrifice, and unwavering love for the people of Papua New Guinea. Fr. Christian Sieland, the director of Pontifical Mission Societies in Papua New Guinea, visited them and shares how their humility and commitment to inculturation of decades of service remain a lasting inspiration for today's Church.

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Myanmar's faithful celebrate the inauguration of St. Patrick Parish in the Diocese of Kalay, an occasion offering hope to local Catholics in the embattled region of northwestern Myanmar as the nation continues to endure a humanitarian crisis.

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Pope Leo XIV encourages young Iraqi Christians gathered in Ankawa to become missionaries of faith, love and hope, urging them to be Christ's light and peacemakers in a land marked by conflict and instability.

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Chinese artist Pan Daijing's new installation at Conciliazione 5 invites visitors to discover reading as an immersive journey through silence, perception, and self-discovery beyond the darkness.

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In a reflection for Vatican Media, Cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich draws on the traditional Croatian kolo dance as an image of the Church’s synodal journey. He says the Church is called to move from individual performance to collective harmony by listening to the “divine melody” that guides its life and mission.

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The Ibero-American Network for Popular Culture invites young people to share stories of hope through “Nuestras Raíces" (Our Roots), a project that showcases creative works inspired by experiences of community engagement, solidarity, and social transformation.

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The Archbishop of Rabat says he has been accused of “inappropriate behaviour toward adult women” and that a preliminary investigation has been opened by the Church. Pending its outcome, he will refrain from public celebrations and pastoral ministry, while asking for prayers for the Diocese, those who are suffering, and himself.

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Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN in Geneva, emphasizes the importance of developing good governance on AI in order to promote human dignity, serve humanity, and ensure accountability and responsibility.

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In a message signed by Cardinal Pietro Parolin for the "AI for Good Global Summit", Pope Leo XIV highlights how "Magnifica humanitas" was born out of listening to many people on artificial intelligence and also of the negative impacts of this technological development.

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