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Argentina’s bishops criticize Javier Milei’s economic policies

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Pope Leo XIV, with Monsignor Leonardo Sapienza, walks out of the Vatican's Synod Hall on May 10, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

Rome empties in August, but the papal in-tray doesn’t

Aug 13
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Pope Leo greets the faithful in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Aug. 13, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

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In this image made from video, Mozambican soldiers ride on an armored vehicle in a convoy driving to Mocimboa da Praia, Cabo Delgado province, Mozambique, Aug. 9, 2021. (Credit: Marc Hoogsteyns/AP.)

Church academic exposes ‘owners’ of Mozambique terrorism

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Ngala Killian Chimtom

Nigeria army patrols along the Kaduna Birnin Gwari area in Nigeria, Friday, March 8, 2024. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

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Argentine President Javier Milei speaks during the opening ceremony of the Rural Society’s annual exposition, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Saturday, July 26, 2025. (Credit: Gustavo Garello/AP.)

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Vice President Sara Duterte attends a Mass at the San Pedro Cathedral in Davao City, her family's hometown, for the opening of the 2025 Kadayawan Festival, August 7, 2025. (Credit: Inday Sara Duterte/Facebook.)

Filipino priests, laypersons ask Supreme Court to allow Duterte impeachment

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Nigeria army patrols along the Kaduna Birnin Gwari area in Nigeria, Friday, March 8, 2024. (Credit: Sunday Alamba/AP.)

Armed militants burn Catholic parish church in Nigeria

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Pope Leo greets the faithful in the Paul VI Hall in the Vatican on Aug. 13, 2025. (Credit: Vatican Media.)

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