Francesca Merlo

Jan 17, 2025 | vaticannews.va | Francesca Merlo

By Francesca Merlo We live in a world of contrast. There is so much to celebrate, but there are also 148 million children under the age of five suffering from stunting due to malnutrition. In our world, despite this global hunger, a staggering 931 million tonnes of food are wasted each year. Amidst this, organisations like Mary’s Meals bring hope to some of the most forgotten corners of the globe by, quite simply, feeding children. Working and working well “We feed children.

Jan 15, 2025 | vaticannews.va | Francesca Merlo

By Francesca Merlo At a private audience held with the Presidents and National Directors of Caritas in Latin America and the Caribbean, who were attending a training course in Rome, Pope Francis thanked those present for their efforts in consolidating processes aimed at fostering a culture of care, "which we call 'safeguarding'." To safeguard Speaking in Spanish, the Pope noted that, in the Spanish language, the word "safeguarding" is defined as "custody, protection, guarantee." However, he...

Jan 15, 2025 | hcef.org | Francesca Merlo |Fadi Hanna

Efforts to end the ongoing violence in Gaza have reportedly reached a critical turning point. On Monday, following negotiation talks, Qatar presented a final draft of a ceasefire agreement to Israel and Hamas. The talks, taking place in the Qatari capital, Doha, included representatives from Israel and Hamas, as well as envoys from US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump.

Jan 13, 2025 | vaticannews.va | Francesca Merlo

By Francesca Merlo Efforts to end the ongoing violence in Gaza have reportedly reached a critical turning point. On Monday, following negotiation talks, Qatar presented a final draft of a ceasefire agreement to Israel and Hamas. The talks, taking place in the Qatari capital, Doha, included representatives from Israel and Hamas, as well as envoys from US President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump.

Jan 12, 2025 | catholicoutlook.org | Francesca Merlo

The Holy Door of Saint Mary Major has been opened, marking the start of the Jubilee Year 2025, with Cardinal Rolandas Makrickas inviting pilgrims to journey in faith under the maternal guidance of Mary. The Holy Door of the Papal Basilica of Saint Mary Major has officially been opened.