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Leo pleas for besieged Ukrainian town in call with Putin

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Drone strikes and mined roads around Oleshky have prevented supply from reaching the town and civilians from escaping it. Relief efforts including attempts to deliver aid by drone have largely...

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The power of Adoration

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The Middle Eastern art that made the Bayeux Tapestry

The Middle Eastern art that made the Bayeux Tapestry

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Straight to the heart

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I’ve never been fond of the Bridge of Sighs. I prefer the walkways over Shad Thames

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Pope Leo thanks staff at Mass in Gemelli Hospital

Pope Leo thanks staff at Mass in Gemelli Hospital

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The Middle Eastern art that made the Bayeux Tapestry

The Middle Eastern art that made the Bayeux Tapestry

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Straight to the heart

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Leo pleas for besieged Ukrainian town in call with Putin

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‘Peace does not mean ignoring injustice’ says bishop in war-torn Ethiopia

Violence has surged in parts of the Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz and Afar regions, as well as in neighbouring Tigray, threatening communities...

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The Pope had resumed his regular work on Thursday, receiving a visit from Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, his sostituto or chief...

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Could a spectacular surprise in the French election still be on the cards?

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The seven bishops at the helm in Scotland – who they are and what makes them special

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Why it is time for the Church of England to own its liberal state

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I’ve never been fond of the Bridge of Sighs. I prefer the walkways over Shad Thames

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