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Pope Leo has good second night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

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The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast
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Ecumenical bishops back Lobo communities opposing LPG terminal

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Church leaders urge independent assessment, public consultation and stronger safeguards as residents challenge a proposed LPG facility near Lobo
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Child rights groups push platform accountability instead of under-18 ban

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Specialists called for stronger platform safeguards, digital literacy and mental health support while retaining existing restrictions for children under 13

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Children are mostly believed by judges when they clearly testify about the abuse they endured, even if there were no witnesses

Vincentian Life Series | Hope in the life of St. Vincent

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Consequently, the Mangyans endure economic marginalization, limited access to vital services and discrimination from the dominant lowland population

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Bringing child abusers to justice, convicting, and jailing them is a most important way to protect children from priests and laypeople committing heinous crime
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Pope Leo has good second night at Rome’s Gemelli hospital

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The Holy See Press Office says Pope Leo XIV had a good second night in Rome's Gemelli Hospital, and got up and had breakfast

Ecumenical bishops back Lobo communities opposing LPG terminal

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Church leaders urge independent assessment, public consultation and stronger safeguards as residents challenge a proposed LPG facility near Lobo

Child rights groups push platform accountability instead of under-18 ban

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Specialists called for stronger platform safeguards, digital literacy and mental health support while retaining existing restrictions for children under 13

Church-run center offers hygiene facilities to street dweller

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Pope Leo’s postoperative recovery progressing well

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