Broken truce in Gaza means only death and misery, pope laments
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Broken truce in Gaza means only death and misery, pope laments

VATICAN (Agencies): “It pains me that the truce has been broken: this means death, destruction,…

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Hopes that Israel-Hamas truce may be extended for five more days
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Hopes that Israel-Hamas truce may be extended for five more days

JERUSALEM (OSV News): A spokesperson for the Israeli government said that it would be open…

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Update: Though health good and stable, Pope Francis asked not to travel to Dubai for COP28; he did lead Sunday Angelus from residence
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Update: Though health good and stable, Pope Francis asked not to travel to Dubai for COP28; he did lead Sunday Angelus from residence

(SE): On the evening of November 28 [Rome time], a statement released by the Director…

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Gaza humanitarian situation ‘unacceptable’
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Gaza humanitarian situation ‘unacceptable’

(SE): Although, in the context of the Holy Land, “the path of dialogue may currently…

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Pope calls for access to humanitarian aid in Gaza, Sudan
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Pope calls for access to humanitarian aid in Gaza, Sudan

VATICAN (CNS): World leaders must ensure that humanitarian aid reaches the people affected by the…

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