Vatican & World News 17.12.2024

In the headlines this Tuesday, December the 17th:

-   As the death toll continues to rise in Mayotte following Cyclone Chido, aid organisations on the ground warn that the situation is worse than catastrophic

-    the Maronite Archbishop of Aleppo, speaks of the need for caution and collaboration as Syria navigates an uncertain future

But first:

-   On his 88th birthday, Pope Francis releases a new autobiography, entitled “hope”.