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Pope Francis remembers Archbishop Henri Tessier, who died on Tuesday, as a “generous pastor” who worked with “courage and an evangelical spirit” in service of the Church in Algeria.

Pope Francis, in a message to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, highlights the importance of inclusion and active participation for those with disabilities. He also denounces the throwaway culture that affects the most vulnerable.

Pope Francis establishes the Worldwide Prayer Network as a papal institution with its headquarters in the Vatican.

The Bishops of Italy host an online conference on the theme “The Prophecy of Fraternity”, and reaffirm that people with disabilities should be able to participate actively in their own care.

Bishop Sithembele Sipuka of Mthatha, President of the South African Bishops’ Conference, reflects on the state of the nation and the Church in South Africa as the year ends.

Pope Francis’ encyclical letter “Fratelli tutti” provided the inspiration and the themes for reflection at an on-line seminar organized by The Pontifical Lateran University.

Forty years after their death, Pope Francis recalls the brave missionary women who were brutally murdered in El Salvador as they worked to make the lives of those suffering the county's civil war easier.

Forty young African media professionals, this week started a three-week online training programme organised by SIGNIS Africa under the banner: Citizen journalists of hope.

The Preacher to the Pontifical Household, newly created Cardinal Raniero Cantalamessa, will begin a series of sermons for Advent this Friday, 4 December. The sermons will be delivered in the Paul VI Hall, due to the necessity of social distancing during the pandemic.

The United Nations says that Ethiopia will allow aid into the country's Tigray region.