Dr Alfieri's words were collected in an interview given and published by the Italian newspaper Corrière della Sera on Tuesday, March 25. What did they do in face of the Pope's serious situation? "We had to choose between letting him go or trying every medication and therapy possible, running the very high risk of damaging other organs. And in the end, we took this path," he replied.

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The document is the result of extensive dialogue with bishops from around the world, many of whom expressed their concerns during their “ad limina” visits to Rome.

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As per Salesian tradition, the Rector Major is not just the leader of the congregation but also its spiritual father, responsible for guiding and unifying the global Salesian Family for the next six years.

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The VCEA study revealed that people who attended Catholic schools earn higher wages on average compared with government school attendees and are more likely to be employed. Beyond financial metrics, the study also found Catholic school graduates are more likely to work in industries that directly benefit the public.

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The reason given is the period of rest prescribed for the Pope after being discharged from the hospital on March 23.

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Koch has served as the head of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity since 2010, overseeing the Vatican’s efforts to foster dialogue and collaboration among Christian denominations. His extended tenure suggests that Francis values continuity in the Church's ecumenical work at a time when unity is both a theological and practical challenge.

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Born in German-speaking countries, today more than half of the missionaries belonging to the institute founded by Arnold Janssen are from Asia, and are also on the frontline in the existential peripheries of Europe today. Now the institute is being called to reflect on mission in today's world at an international conference In Rome from 27 to 29 March.

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The gathering was filled with warmth and joy as attendees sang "Happy Birthday" in English and Arabic. Msgr. Marcuzzo then led prayers and hymns before delivering a speech reflecting on Sister Claude’s remarkable religious life.

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While the armed conflict in Tigray may have formally ceased in 2022, political instability continues to threaten the region’s fragile peace, with growing concerns that internal tensions could quickly spiral into a new regional conflict with the direct involvement of Eritrea.

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While the exact death toll is not yet clear, the Darfur Initiative for Justice and Peace calls an airstrike on a market the “deadliest single bombing since the beginning of the war.”

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