Hate crimes against Christians in Europe are on the rise: these are the facts

Nov 20, 2024 18:35

Joachin Meisner Hertz

Church of the Cross in Wissen, Germany Photo: Alfa & Omega

Pope Francis made a significant announcement during his weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square: the Vatican will host the “World Meeting on Children’s Rights”, titled “Love Them and Protect Them,”

The Pope expressed deep compassion for the victims and reaffirmed the Holy See’s commitment to advocating for the release of those still held captive in Gaza.

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TO THE PARTICIPANTS IN THE DIALOGUE PROMOTED BY THE DICASTERY FOR INTERRELIGIOUS DIALOGUE

the Pope presided over the traditional General Audience in St. Peter’s Square.

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Cardinal Krajewski’s journey across Ukraine will not simply be about delivering equipment. It will be a pilgrimage of presence, as he visits communities ravaged by violence to listen, pray, and share in their struggles. His goal is to help open “the door of hope” in hearts burdened by despair and to stand as a symbol of global solidarity.

Pope Francis reveals two attacks against him that ended with the death of perpetrators

Francis recounts the chilling intelligence received by the Vatican Gendarmerie upon his arrival in Baghdad. British intelligence had flagged two potential attacks: a young woman carrying explosives was reportedly heading to Mosul as a suicide bomber, while a van laden with explosives sped toward an undisclosed target.

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