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West Bank parish priest calls for action to preserve Christian presence

The Palestinian village of Taybeh is facing the possible construction of a new Israeli settlers' outpost, prompting renewed concern for the future of the last entirely Christian Palestinian village in the West Bank. Parish priest Father Bashar Fawadleh warns that preserving the Holy Land requires "concrete action," not words alone.

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Pope to have lunch with 200 poor people from Rome in Castel Gandolfo

Pope Leo is due to share a meal with around 200 poor people from the Diocese of Rome at Borgo Laudato si' in Castel Gandolfo on Saturday.

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Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit

Eighteen people have been injured after explosive devices went off in central Damascus.

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Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine: A heritage of faith and culture

Ukrainian historian Dmytro Hordienko explains how the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery "is one of the great centers of Ukrainian spirituality—not only for the Church, but for the entire nation. Without the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, it is impossible to understand either the history of Ukraine or the history of its culture."

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Parish priest of Castel Gandolfo: 'We hope Pope Leo will enjoy true rest here'

In an interview with Vatican News, the parish priest of Castel Gandolfo, Polish Salesian Father Tadeusz Rozmus, expresses his hope that Pope Leo XIV will be able to enjoy a good summer holiday in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo.

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