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Pope Francis renews call for end to violence in Sudan

Published on: April 23, 2023
10:56

Vatican City, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Sunday repeated his call for an end to the armed conflict in Sudan, which began on April 15 between the local army and the so-called Rapid Support Forces (RSF).

Pope Francis regrets Israel-Palestine escalating conflict (+Photo)

Published on: February 26, 2023
14:33

Vatican City, Feb 26 (Prensa Latina) After his usual Angelus prayer at St. Peter's Square at noon on Sunday, Pope Francis lamented the escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine and called for peace.

Pope Francis expresses sorrow over earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

Published on: February 8, 2023
13:14

Vatican City, Feb 8 (Prensa Latina) "My thoughts go at this time to the people of Türkiye and Syria, hardly hit by the earthquake, which caused thousands of deaths and injuries," Pope Francis said during a general audience on Wednesday.

Pope Francis laments escalating conflict between Israel and Palestine

Published on: January 29, 2023
08:56

Vatican City, Jan 29 (Prensa Latina) "It is with great pain that I learn of the news coming from the Holy Land, in particular of the deaths of ten Palestinians, including a woman, assassinated" by Israeli forces, Pope Francis said on Sunday.

Tribute paid to Cuban National Hero Jose Marti in Italy

Published on: January 27, 2023
12:43

Rome, Jan 27 (Prensa Latina) On Friday, the monument built in honor of Cuban National Hero Jose Marti at a central park in this capital was the scene of floral offerings on the occasion of his 170th birthday.

Pope Francis thanks Cuban people for their example of collaboration

Published on: January 14, 2023
09:04

Vatican City, Jan 14 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis sent a message to the people of Cuba on Saturday, on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of John Paul II's visit to the Caribbean island, in which he expressed gratitude "for this example of collaboration and mutual aid that unites them."

Pope Francis expresses concern for attempted coup in Brazil

Published on: January 9, 2023
09:09

Vatican City, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Monday expressed his rejection of the anti-democratic and vandalistic actions of coup groups in Brazil, motivated by "the burden of tensions and forms of violence which exacerbates social conflicts."

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI passes away

Published on: December 31, 2022
09:29

Rome, Dec 31 (Prensa Latina) Pope emeritus Benedict XVI died on Saturday in the Vatican's Mater Ecclesiae monastery, said the director of the Holy See's press office, Matteo Bruni, who pointed out that as soon as possible more information.

Vatican Palace opens exhibition of Cuban painter Manuel Mendive

Published on: November 27, 2022
11:46

Rome, Nov 27 (Prensa Latina) At the Vatican's Palazzo della Cancellería, the exhibition 'Life is Beautiful' is presenting works by Cuban plastic artist Manuel Mendive under the auspices of the Cuban embassy to the Holy Site.

Pope Francis expresses proximity to those affected by fire in Cuba

Published on: August 10, 2022
09:58

Rome, Aug 10 (Prensa Latina) Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed his "proximity in a special way to those affected" by the tragedy caused by the explosions and fire at the supertanker base in Matanzas, Cuba.

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