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• Pope Leo XIV awarded Liberty Medal: 'God bless America'

  Accepting the prestigious Liberty Medal from the U.S. National Constitution Center for his lifelong commitment to promoting religious liberty and freedom of conscience and expression around the world, Pope Leo XIV addressed those gathered in Philadelphia from Rome, praying that the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States would be an occasion for a solemn recommitment to the fundamental ideals on which the country was founded, especially life and freedom.

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• Liberia: A Catholic sister's mission in the community

  Sister Philomena W. Jappah, a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family, argues that "in Liberia, education is far more than the transmission of knowledge; it is a ministry of evangelization, healing, hope, and nation-building." Her daily work lies at the intersection of faith, education, and social transformation.

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• Divine Word missionaries focus on synodal leadership in their ministry

  Thirty-five newly appointed leaders of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) conclude a two-week formation programme in Nemi, near Rome, with a renewed commitment to exercise leadership in a synodal spirit, placing God's mission at the centre of their service.

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• Uganda: Kabale Diocese hosts faith formation workshop for pastoral agents

  The National Executive Secretary of the Doctrinal Commission at the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), Fr. Peter Debo, recently facilitated a two-day joint workshop for the Diocese of Kabale and the Archdiocese of Mbarara. The formation workshop was held under the theme: “Growing Together in Faith: Strengthening Catholic Identity through Local Faith Groups.”

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• JRS: Pope‘s Lampedusa visit shines the light on the faces of migration

  Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Lampedusa, Jesuit Refugee Service (JRS) advocate Amaya Valcárcel says his concern for migrants and for often overlooked crises such as Myanmar and Sudan serves as a powerful reminder of the innocent victims of conflict and displacement, and calls the world to place human dignity and solidarity at the centre of its response.

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• Happy 90th birthday, Fr. Ricardo!
  03 July 2026
• The Pastor General’s Agenda
  30 June 2026
• Priestly Ordination of František and Daniel
  24 June 2026
• Nativity of John the Baptist
  23 June 2026
• The Pastor General’s Agenda
  31 May 2026