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Pope Leo XIV calls for the release of kidnapped students and clergy in Nigeria and Cameroon, expresses sorrow, and urges action. He also meets with rescued Ukrainian children, highlighting ongoing abductions. Additionally, Pope Leo gifts Indigenous artifacts to Canada as part of reconciliation efforts.

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Pope Leo XIV calls for release of kidnapped students and priests

Africanews · 17 days ago
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Africanews
17 days ago
  • Pope Leo XIV called for the immediate release of 315 students kidnapped in Nigeria and seven clergy abducted in Cameroon.
  • He expressed deep sorrow for the abducted individuals and their families, appealing for urgent action from authorities. 17s
  • The Pope urged prayers for the victims and highlighted the importance of churches and schools as safe places. 38s
  • The Christian Association of Nigeria reported that about 50 kidnapped children have escaped and been reunited with their parents. 1m 8s
  • The abductions are part of a recent wave of attacks by armed groups. 1m 16s

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Pope Leo XIV calls for release of kidnapped students and priests
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Africanews
17 days ago
Pope Leo XIV calls for release of kidnapped students and priests

Pope Leo XIV calls for the immediate release of 315 students kidnapped in Nigeria and clergy abducted in Cameroon, expressing deep sorrow and urging authorities to act.

Pope Leo XIV meets with rescued Ukrainian children
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CBS News
18 days ago
Pope Leo XIV meets with rescued Ukrainian children

Pope Leo XIV receives a message from a rescued Ukrainian child asking for help to bring his missing mother home, drawing attention to ongoing abductions.

Vatican sends back dozens of Indigenous artifacts to Canada
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CBC News
23 days ago
Vatican sends back dozens of Indigenous artifacts to Canada

Pope Leo gifts Indigenous artifacts to the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops as part of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

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