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November 28, 2025

Just In: It’s Your Time. A new season is unfolding, and we are delighted to share this moment of joy with you. Life offers special moments that remind us of how far we’ve come and how much more awaits, and this is one of them—your time to shine, to celebrate, and to be celebrated.

Save a date to celebrate with us as we mark this occasion with gratitude, excitement, and renewed hope. It promises to be a gathering filled with warmth, reflection, and genuine appreciation for the journey that has brought us here. Your presence will make the moment even more meaningful.

Remain blessed as you prepare your heart and schedule for this celebration. May goodness follow you, favor locate you, and joy continue to flow unendingly in your life. We look forward to celebrating with you soon.

Pope Arrives In Lebanon With Message Of Peace For Crisis-Hit Country

Pope Leo XIV arrived in Lebanon on Sunday, bringing a strong message of peace to a nation struggling with the aftermath of war, economic collapse, and years of political instability. Welcomed in Beirut with full state honors, the pontiff—on the second leg of his first overseas tour—urged unity in a country long seen as a symbol of religious coexistence but now deeply shaken by recent conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During his four-day visit, the pope is scheduled to meet key Lebanese leaders, address diplomats, and engage communities across the country, reaffirming the Church’s support for peace and resilience. His arrival has stirred rare nationwide anticipation, with citizens from diverse faiths hoping his presence will help inspire healing and stability.

Pope Urges ‘Culture Of Abuse Prevention’ In Italian Church

Pope Leo XIV has urged the Italian Church to foster a “culture of prevention” regarding clerical child sex abuse, amid criticism that it has been slow to confront the issue. Addressing the Italian Bishops Conference in Assisi, the pontiff called for special attention to the “youngest and most vulnerable” and emphasised the need to welcome and listen to victims. The pope did not directly mention a recent report by the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, which highlighted “substantial cultural resistance” within Italy to addressing abuse cases. Unlike many other countries, the Italian Church has yet to initiate a national inquiry into clerical abuse. Survivors’ groups expressed disappointment with the pope’s remarks. Francesco Zanardi of Rete L’Abuso said there was “nothing to be thankful for” in Italy’s handling of abuse allegations, noting many cases are never reported to judicial authorities and accused priests are often transferred rather than sanctioned. The group’s October report estimated more than 1,100 clergy have been accused of abuse since 2000, with nearly 4,400 known victims. Pope Leo XIV met with survivors for the first time in October since assuming office in May. Advocacy group Ending Clergy Abuse said it urged the Vatican to expand the U.S. Church’s “zero tolerance” policy worldwide, but the pope acknowledged ongoing resistance within the global Church.

Again, Pope Leo XIV Decries Christian Prosecution in Nigeria

"Pope Leo XIV issued a heartfelt appeal on behalf of persecuted Christian communities, naming Nigeria, Bangladesh, Mozambique, and Sudan as nations where believers face serious discrimination and threats. The pontiff expressed deep sorrow over attacks on places of worship and the targeting of Christian populations, urging political and religious leaders to raise their voices against such injustices and uphold freedom of religion.”

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