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Pope expresses gratitude to Knights of Columbus for 'creativity of charity'

Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin writes on behalf of Pope Francis to the Knights of Columbus, saying Pope Francis is grateful for their contribution to the Church's mission of evangelization. 

Pope baptizes Siamese twins, mother thanks him 

Hermine Nzotto, the mother of conjoined baby girls who were successfully separated in an extraordinary surgery at Rome’s Bambino Gesù hospital in June, writes ... 

Lebanon: ‘message of fraternity – east and west’

The Eparch of the Eparchy of St Maron of Brooklyn expresses “great hope” that Lebanon will once again flourish and “make her way back to being that ... 

Lebanon’s government quits over deadly explosion

Lebanon’s prime minister and cabinet resign in response to outrage over last week’s massive explosion in Beirut. 

Belarus opposition leader flees to Lithuania amid crackdown

The primary political opponent of the longtime president of Belarus has reportedly fled the nation amid a massive police crackdown on protests. Lithuania says ... 

Mauritius: fear of major ecological crisis

Mauritius is preparing for the worst after a Japanese oil tanker struck a coral reef on 25 July and began leaking over 1,000 tons of oil. 

Belarus President wins election

Election officials in Belarus say the county's longtime President Alexander Lukashenko has won his sixth consecutive term, taking over 80 percent of the vote. ... 

International community pledges help for Lebanon

World leaders have pledged millions of dollars for disaster-struck Lebanon, during an online aid summit aimed at helping the country. 

Vatican & World news 11.08.2020