Tag: international

Japan remains one of the few developed nations that still uses the death penalty, despite calls for its abolition

“Any cellphone has access to this brutality, this language of the devil,” the pope said at the weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square

The theme of World Youth Day 2027 in South Korea (and in 2026) will be: “Take Courage! I Have Overcome the World"

Pope Francis praised the group’s commitment to social justice and integral human development, urging them to champion charity and service.

Though he no longer met with the groups due to illness, the Vatican published the pope’s planned addresses as “speech delivered.”

The clean-up efforts have been hindered by ongoing rain, with mud and debris still deeply covering roads in some areas.

The pope noted the words of Jesus to his disciples: “If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”

The prelate said the typhoon had caused "serious damage to the lives and property" of families who were already "in dire need of help."

Impact across Lebanon is severe: at least 32 people have died, including two children and one medic, and over 3,000 others have been injured.

Environmentalists fear surging demand for the versatile product may drive mass deforestation in Indonesia... exacerbate climate crisis