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Pope to conclude Marathon of Prayer with Rosary in Vatican Gardens

Pope Francis will lead the faithful in the prayer of the Rosary on Monday, 31 May, at the conclusion of the month-long Marathon of Prayer for an end to the Covid-19 pandemic. 

Pope holds audience with President of North Macedonia

Pope Francis meets Thursday with Mr. Stevo Pendarovski, the President of the Republic of North Macedonia, along with his entourage. 

Pope Francis meets with the President of Bulgaria

Pope Francis meets on Thursday with President Rumen Georgiev Radev of Bulgaria, in a private audience in the Vatican. 

Pope appoints leadership at Congregation for Divine Worship

Pope Francis appoints Archbishop Arthur Roche as the new Prefect of the Congregation for Divine Worship, and Archbishop Vittorio Francesco Viola and ... 

COMECE launches appeal for Lebanon

The Commission of the Bishops' Conferences of the European Community (COMECE) is appealing to the European Union to support the people of Lebanon who are facing ... 

Stella Maris urges an end to piracy in Gulf of Guinea

Catholic seafarers’ charity Stella Maris signs up to the Gulf of Guinea Declaration on the Suppression of Piracy, following increasing attacks in the region. 

27 May: European ‘Laudato sì’ Reflection Day

European Union Bishops invite all men and women of good will to join a special “Laudato sí” Reflection Day to discuss plans for a better care of our common ... 

Nigeria: Scores feared dead as boat capsizes with over 160 on board

The wooden boat reportedly sank near Wara, a town on the shores of Kainji lake, part of the Niger River. 

UNICEF: South Asia’s pandemic surge threatens lives of children, mothers

According to the UN’s children’s fund, 228,000 children under 5 and 11,000 mothers died due to disruptions to essential health care services in South Asia in ... 

Mali: Interim President and Premier resign after days of arrest

Mali’s civilian interim president Bah Ndaw and prime minister stepped down on Wednesday after the military seized power and detained them. The move has drawn ... 

Vatican & World news 27.05.2021

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