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Pope Francis Dies Following Stroke, Heart Failure, Vatican Confirms
(MENAFN) Pope Francis passed away following a stroke that led to a coma and subsequent heart failure, according to an announcement from the Vatican on Monday. “The cause of Pope Francis' death has been identified as a stroke, followed by a coma...

Catholic Church Enters Crucial Phase After Death of Pope Francis
(MENAFN) With the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church enters a pivotal phase, as the College of Cardinals readies itself to convene in Vatican City in order to select the next pontiff. This marks a critical juncture in Church history,...

ALLATRA Expresses Gratitude to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for His Blessing: A New Chapter in Global Collaboration
VATICAN CITY, VATICAN CITY, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ALLATRA International Public Movement (IPM) is deeply honored to announce that His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has bestowed an apostolic blessing, further inspiring its President, Ms....

Mary’s Meals Declares “Right to Hope” at first Vatican Summit on Children’s Rights
BLOOMFIELD, NJ, UNITED STATES, February 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- On Monday, February 3, Mary’s Meals Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow told world leaders at the first World Leaders Summit on Children’s Rights in Rome that it would...

Religious Tourism Market Size to Worth Around USD 2,010.41 Billion by 2031 | Holy Voyages, Gil Travel Group
The religious tourism market is estimated to be valued at USD 1,293.71 Bn in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 2,010.41 Bn by 2031 BURLINGAME, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, August 6, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Market Overview: Religious tourism...

Omar Harfouch Makes History with Concerto for Peace at the Vatican
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, November 22, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In an unprecedented cultural milestone, French-Lebanese composer and pianist Omar Harfouch performed his acclaimed Concerto for Peace in the Vatican Apostolic Library on...

Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests to ordain deacons and priests in Rome on October 17th
Women Priests are Here Now Serving Inclusive Catholic Communities where All Are Welcome! ROME, ITALY, October 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests to Ordain Priests...

Controversial Church Reforms Explored in Melvyn Morrow’s Novel, I Confess
"I Confess: Diary of an Australian Pope" Delves into the Tensions of Faith, Power, and Reform Within the Vatican GRANADA HILLS, CA, UNITED STATES, October 3, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- With the Vatican yesterday launching the 16th Ordinary...

Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests to Ordain Priests, Deacons from Spain, France and U.S. in Rome on October 17
Roman Catholic Women Priests offer hope to Catholics that women priests and deacons are here now available to serve a renewed, inclusive church of equals. SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, September 25, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Association of Roman...

His Holiness Pope Leo XIV receives his first Palestinian and Israeli Peace Leaders, affirms support for civil society
Vatican receives peace entrepreneurs Maoz Inon and Aziz Abu Sarah, marks first formal welcome by Pope of representatives from Israeli-Palestinian peace movement VATICAN CITY, ITALY, May 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, May 30, His Holiness...

Expanding AI Use is Tech Leaders’ Top Priority, But Data Privacy, Biases, and Ethics Are Among Their Biggest AI Risks, Reveal Survey Finds
Cranbury, NJ, June 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Expanding AI use has become the number one priority for technology leaders, with 73% identifying it as their primary focus in 2025, according to part two of the 2025 Reveal Software Development...

S. Korea’s President Seeks Pope Leo Visit to N. Korea for Peace
(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday expressed hopes that Pope Leo XIV would make an unprecedented visit to North Korea, framing it as a powerful symbol for peace across the Korean Peninsula, according to media. The appeal came...

New Book Explores AI’s Impact on the Soul, Consciousness, and the Future of Faith
A powerful exploration of AI, the soul, and the future of faith, where technology meets humanity’s deepest spiritual questions. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- God & the Machine Launches Global Conversation on AI,...

Pope Leo, Italy’s Meloni Hold Key Talks on Gaza, Ukraine
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addressed key global crises, including the escalating humanitarian disaster in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, during their inaugural face-to-face meeting on Wednesday....

ALLATRA Hosted Event at Georgia State Capitol: Hidden Connection between Nanoplastics and Natural Disasters
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a significant advancement of international scientific cooperation, the ALLATRA International Public Movement convened a high-level event at the Georgia State Capitol under the...

Pope Leo, Italian Premier Address Global Crises
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV and Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni convened on Wednesday to deliberate on the pressing humanitarian crisis in Gaza and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict during their inaugural official encounter. The pontiff welcomed...

Biggest-ever aid cut by G7 members a death sentence for millions of people, says Oxfam
Aid cuts could cost millions of lives and leave girls, boys, women and men without access to enough food, water, education, health treatment G7 countries are making deliberate and deadly choices by cutting life-saving aid, enabling atrocities, and...

Scientific Report 'Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary Crisis' Warns of New Global Threat
ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, June 5, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The official website of the ALLATRA International Public Movement has published an analytical report titled “Nanoplastics in the Biosphere: From Molecular Impact to Planetary...

PULTE FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION COMMITS $111M TOWARDS GROUNDBREAKING “LEGACY OF HOPE” PROJECTS
Pioneering a New Philanthropic Model for Empowering Marginalized Communities Through Affordable Housing and Strengthened Catholic Churches, Schools, & Parishes BOCA RATON, FL, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Pulte Family...

Pope Leo calls for immediate peace in Middle East
(MENAFN) Pope Leo XIV issued a heartfelt plea on Sunday, urging an end to the conflict in the Middle East before it spirals into an “irreparable abyss,” following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Iran’s retaliatory missile...