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Kenya floods: Church grateful to Pope Francis for prayers and closeness

Kenya is reeling from devastating torrential rains that have brought floods, death, and injuries and forced tens of thousands from their homes.

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Christians and Buddhists must walk together 'for the sake of peace'

The Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue releases a message of greetings to Buddhists as they commemorate Vesak, the most important Buddhist festival.

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Israel urges Palestinians to quit Rafah

As the suffering from the war in the Holy Land continues, the Israeli army tells Palestinians to evacuate parts of Rafah.

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Pope receives President of Albania

Pope Francis and President Bajram Begaj of Albania meet in the Vatican and remember the communist regime's religious persecution of Christians and the Albanian people's efforts to protect Jewish people.

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Chadians head to the polls for presidential elections

Presidential elections are taking place on Monday in Chad, three years after long-time leader Idriss Deby was killed while leading troops against rebel forces.

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Pope urges Swiss Guards to cultivate community life

Pope Francis greets the officers and new recruits of the Pontifical Swiss Guards on the day of the swearing-in ceremony, and encourages them to cultivate human relationships and community life in their service.

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Panama elects new President

With most of the votes counted and verified, Jose Raul Mulino has won Panama's Presidential Election, while the future of the original main candidate still hangs in the balance.

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Christ's Easter in the Acts of the Apostles

A bust in memory of Father CamiƱas at the Shine of Our Lady of Charity

Homage to the Franciscan who welcomed in Madrid the children who left Cuba without their parents

Ukraine celebrates Easter in the shadow of war

Ukrainian Greek Catholics and others are celebrating Easter Sunday amid reports of heavy fighting as Russian troops are further advancing in Eastern Ukraine. Sunday marks the third Easter in Ukraine since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.

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