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<title>Spain urges EU to end association agreement with Israel</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of international law, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said on Sunday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo appeals for dialogue to end wars in Ukraine and Middle East</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking at the Regina Coeli after Mass in Angola, Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to the people of Ukraine amid intensified attacks and appeals for dialogue and diplomatic efforts in Lebanon.
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo’s historic visit reinforces Mama Muxima as a shrine of solace in Angola</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s Sunday afternoon visit to Angola’s most famous shrine is a major boost to Marian devotees across Angola and southern Africa. At the Sanctuary of Mama Muxima—arguably Southern Africa’s largest Catholic pilgrimage site and a key symbol of Marian devotion—the Pope, on his first visit, has brought deserved global attention to this revered yet hidden treasure.
 

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<title>Musicians, missionaries and medics at the Pope’s Mass in Kilamba</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ People from around the world gather in Kilamba to participate in Holy Mass with Pope Leo XIV, on Sunday, 19 April, during his Apostolic Journey in Africa.
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<title>Pope at Mamã Muxima: It is love that must triumph, not war</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ During his visit to Angola, Pope Leo XIV prays with pilgrims at the historic Mamã Muxima Shrine, urging young people to draw from Marian devotion a commitment to justice, solidarity, and peace in society.
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<title>Day Seven in Africa: Pope invites Angolans to begin anew, loving with a mother&amp;apos;s heart</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV wraps up his seventh day in Africa, during which he celebrated Holy Mass in Kilamba and prayed the Rosary at the Mamã Muxima Shrine, in Angola.
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<title>Airlines fear jet&#45;fuel rationing due to Mideast war</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The head of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) on Friday called on authorities to put &quot;well-coordinated plans in place&quot; in the event of jet-fuel rationing due to the Middle East war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>What to do in Spain if your flight is delayed due to strikes</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ More airport walkouts have started in Spain, affecting 14 of the country&#039;s smaller airports. Here&#039;s what you need to know if your flight is delayed. ]]></description>
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<title>Leftist leaders gather in Spain to rally against rise of far right</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Brazil&#039;s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will head a meeting of leftist leaders on Saturday in Barcelona, seeking to rally against the threat to democracy from the far right. ]]></description>
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<title>U.S. Embassy to the Vatican: Nigerian Christians are being targeted</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ambassador Brian Burch described the situation in Nigeria as a “conflict between radical Islamic groups and Christians because of their faith.” ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Popes’ alma mater in Rome celebrates 25 years of Eucharistic adoration</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-alma-mater-in-rome-celebrates-25-years-of-eucharistic-adoration</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ St. John Paul II and Pope Leo XIV both studied at the University of St. Thomas Aquinas in Rome. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope tells Catholic university students in Cameroon to ‘search for truth’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-tells-catholic-university-students-in-cameroon-to-search-for-truth</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Leo also addressed artificial intelligence and invited the students to be pioneers of “a new humanism in the context of the digital revolution.” ]]></description>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV meets with students, visits hospital, holds stadium Mass in Cameroon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy Father will stay in Cameroon one more night before traveling to Angola on April 18. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV calls for the ‘safeguarding’ and ‘accompanying’ of minors and vulnerable adults</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-the-safeguarding-and-accompanying-of-minors-and-vulnerable-adults</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope said the protection of the vulnerable “challenges the conscience of the Church and measures its ability to express authentic care.” ]]></description>
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<title>Pope: I am in Africa to encourage Catholics, not to debate with Trump</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-i-am-in-africa-to-encourage-catholics-not-to-debate-with-trump</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the flight to Luanda, Angola, the third leg of his Apostolic Journey, Pope Leo XIV greets the journalists who have accompanied him in recent days and thanks Cameroon for its extraordinary welcome. He also clarifies that his speeches were prepared weeks in advance. They should not be interpreted &quot;as if I was trying to debate again with the president, which is not in my interest at all,&quot; he says. 
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<title>Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola for third leg of his Journey</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV lands in Angola, kicking off the third leg of his Apostolic Journey to Africa
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<title>Pope to Angolan authorities: Don&amp;apos;t suppress youth&amp;apos;s visions or the elderly&amp;apos;s dreams</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-angolan-authorities-dont-suppress-youths-visions-or-the-elderlys-dreams</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo addresses Angola’s authorities, civil society and members of the diplomatic corps and encourages them to use their positions to promote peace and stability.
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<title>Day Six in Africa: From Cameroon to Angola</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV says goodbye to Cameroon, concluding the second leg of his Apostolic Journey, and arrives in Angola, where he urges authorities to “place the common good before particular interests&quot;.
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<title>Making peace a reality: President of Cameroonian Bishops on Pope’s visit</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Andrew Nkea, President of the Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to the country.
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<title>Pope Leo visits St. Paul Catholic Hospital in Cameroon</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV makes a private visit to St. Paul Catholic Hospital in Douala, visiting and praying with patients, families, and hospital staff.
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<title>Pope to academic community: Form leaders dedicated to serving the common good</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking with members of the Catholic University of Central Africa, the Pope highlights the university’s role in forming future leaders and professionals who will have the responsibility to work for the common good in their own society and around the world.
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<title>Rekindling hope among Cameroon’s students</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Young people share their hopes for the future during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the Catholic University of Central Africa in Yaoundé, Cameroon.
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets with religious superiors in Cameroon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-with-religious-superiors-in-cameroon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Upon returning to the Apostolic Nunciature, Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of Cameroon’s major superiors and religious congregations, encouraging religious men and women to live consecrated life in communion with dioceses where they serve and in service to those most in need.
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<title>Day Five in Africa: Pope says ‘all of us’ must help address global hunger</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-five-in-africa-pope-says-all-of-us-must-help-address-global-hunger</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-five-in-africa-pope-says-all-of-us-must-help-address-global-hunger</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the fifth day of his Apostolic Journey across Africa, Pope Leo celebrates Mass for 120,000 people in Douala, and tells university students in Yaoundé to cultivate “holy restlessness”. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>GUIDE: How to apply for Spain&amp;apos;s migrant regularisation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/guide-how-to-apply-for-spains-migrant-regularisation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/guide-how-to-apply-for-spains-migrant-regularisation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you have been living in Spain since before January 1st and don&#039;t have legal residency, you might be able to apply for papers under the government&#039;s mass migrant amnesty. Find out if you meet the requirements and how to apply. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Which benefits will Spain&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;regularised&amp;apos; migrants receive?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/which-benefits-will-spains-regularised-migrants-receive</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Following the formal approval of Spain&#039;s controversial migrant amnesty, up to 800,000 undocumented migrants could gain legal residency in the country. With that comes the right to a number of state benefits. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Valencia court overturns tourist flat licence suspension</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/valencia-court-overturns-tourist-flat-licence-suspension</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ruling partially overturns a ban on certain types of licences for new tourist accommodation in the Mediterranean city. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How soon could jet fuel shortages ground flights in Europe?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-soon-could-jet-fuel-shortages-ground-flights-in-europe</link>
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Investigation ‘ongoing’ in false bomb threat at home of Pope Leo’s brother</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/investigation-ongoing-in-false-bomb-threat-at-home-of-pope-leos-brother</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Police is conducting &quot;an ongoing and active investigation&quot; of an unsubstantiated bomb threat at the house of one of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s brothers.
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Francis remembered in Buenos Aires as ‘guiding light’ for Argentine Church</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-francis-remembered-in-buenos-aires-as-guiding-light-for-argentine-church</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (OSV News) — María Rico ambled along a busy Buenos Aires boulevard as part of a caravan through Barrio Flores — the childhood neighbourhood of the late Pope…
The post Pope Francis remembered in Buenos Aires as ‘guiding light’ for Argentine Church first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Analysis: Does a new survey show potential for a confession revival? Some say yes; others not so sure</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/analysis-does-a-new-survey-show-potential-for-a-confession-revival-some-say-yes-others-not-so-sure</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A new survey finds 67% of Catholics who haven&#039;t been to confession in the past year are open to returning. Experts discuss whether that is enough for revival.
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Irish&#45;born religious sister’s joyful witness endures 10 years after her death in Ecuador quake</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/irish-born-religious-sisters-joyful-witness-endures-10-years-after-her-death-in-ecuador-quake</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;The Lord transformed her soul,&quot; and Sister Clare &quot;no longer longed for anything other than to have Christ as her only love.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump says he has ‘right to disagree’ with Pope Leo, not ‘necessary’ to meet him</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-says-he-has-right-to-disagree-with-pope-leo-not-necessary-to-meet-him</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-says-he-has-right-to-disagree-with-pope-leo-not-necessary-to-meet-him</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 16 that he does not see a meeting with Pope Leo XIV as &quot;necessary&quot; after his social media tirade.
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<title>UK signs deal to rejoin EU&amp;apos;s Erasmus student exchange scheme</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/uk-signs-deal-to-rejoin-eus-erasmus-student-exchange-scheme</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The UK and European Union said they have signed the legal texts allowing Britain to rejoin the bloc&#039;s Erasmus student exchange scheme, five years after Brexit forced its departure. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump turmoil sees Spain&amp;apos;s Sánchez emerge as progressive star</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-turmoil-sees-spains-sanchez-emerge-as-progressive-star</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-turmoil-sees-spains-sanchez-emerge-as-progressive-star</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s Pedro Sánchez hosts a summit of world progressives this week with greater global clout as turbulent relations with US President Donald Trump bolster his image as a left-wing hero. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Rental apartments in Spain see average of 41 enquiries each</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/rental-apartments-in-spain-see-average-of-41-enquiries-each</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Have you had trouble trying to find a rental apartment in Spain or are you in the process of moving here and worried about finding somewhere? Each apartment in Spain now see an average of 41 interested parties. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s &amp;apos;cita previa&amp;apos; scams grow ahead of mass regularisation process</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-cita-previa-scams-grow-ahead-of-mass-regularisation-process</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Immigration campaigners have warned that undocumented migrants wanting to regularise their legal status, as part of Spain&#039;s migration amnesty, are facing an increased number of scammers when trying to book appointments. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope in Bamenda: ‘Woe to those who manipulate religion for military or political gain’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-in-bamenda-woe-to-those-who-manipulate-religion-for-military-or-political-gain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-in-bamenda-woe-to-those-who-manipulate-religion-for-military-or-political-gain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking at a meeting dedicated to peace in Bamenda, Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV warns against the &quot;masters of war&quot; who pretend not to acknowledge that &quot;it only takes a moment to destroy, yet often a lifetime is not enough to rebuild&quot; and who spend billions on weapons but dedicate nothing to helping people heal.
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Safeguarding minors is &amp;apos;a challenge to the conscience of the Church&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-safeguarding-minors-is-a-challenge-to-the-conscience-of-the-church</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV sends a message to a meeting of the Italian Bishops&#039; Conference on safeguarding minors, and pledges the Church&#039;s commitment to better protect minors and vulnerable adults.
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<title>Pope at Mass in Bamenda: ‘Obey God, not human beings’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-mass-in-bamenda-obey-god-not-human-beings</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Celebrating Mass in Cameroon’s western city of Bamenda, Pope Leo XIV decries the numerous forms of poverty and injustice that afflict the region, and urges Cameroonians to entrust themselves to God and his Word in their struggle to create a future of peace and reconciliation.
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<title>Day Four in Africa: Pope Leo addresses Cameroon’s ‘Anglophone crisis&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-four-in-africa-pope-leo-addresses-cameroons-anglophone-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ On the fourth day of his Apostolic Journey across Africa, Pope Leo visits Cameroon’s conflict-ridden North-west, and stresses that the time for change is “today and not tomorrow, now and not in the future”.
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets several Muslim leaders in Cameroon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-several-muslim-leaders-in-cameroon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Upon returning to Yaoundé, Pope Leo XIV meets with several representatives of Cameroon’s Islamic communities, encouraging people of all faiths to work toward peace based on mutual respect.
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<title>Rosalia caps journey from student to star with Barcelona concerts</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/rosalia-caps-journey-from-student-to-star-with-barcelona-concerts</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish singer Rosalia spent her early years training in classrooms, rehearsal spaces and small venues across Barcelona as she developed the voice and style that would define her career. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spain’s Tenerife eyes train line to tackle car congestion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-tenerife-eyes-train-line-to-tackle-car-congestion</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-tenerife-eyes-train-line-to-tackle-car-congestion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The local council in Tenerife are taking steps to begin a long-awaited train project on the island, with the popular Tenerife South–Reina Sofía Airport set for a stop to help limit car congestion in the area. ]]></description>
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<title>Barcelona to redesign La Rambla terraces in tourism pivot</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/barcelona-to-redesign-la-rambla-terraces-in-tourism-pivot</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/barcelona-to-redesign-la-rambla-terraces-in-tourism-pivot</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Catalan capital will redesign terraces along the famous La Rambla boulevard, emphasising space, aesthetic uniformity and quality tourism. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Gaza aid flotilla sets sail from Barcelona</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/gaza-aid-flotilla-sets-sail-from-barcelona</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/gaza-aid-flotilla-sets-sail-from-barcelona</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A flotilla of some 40 boats set sail for Gaza from Barcelona on Wednesday in a fresh bid to break an Israeli blockade and deliver aid to the devastated territory, organisers said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>CONFIRMED: What we know about Spain&amp;apos;s migrant amnesty</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/confirmed-what-we-know-about-spains-migrant-amnesty</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/confirmed-what-we-know-about-spains-migrant-amnesty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the formal approval of Spain&#039;s mass migrant regularisation, here&#039;s what to know about where and how to apply for it. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits Algeria during his first papal trip to Africa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-pope-leo-xiv-visits-algeria-during-his-first-papal-trip-to-africa</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-pope-leo-xiv-visits-algeria-during-his-first-papal-trip-to-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy Father is scheduled to visit four African countries throughout mid-April. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-calls-june-consistory-of-cardinals-says-evangelii-gaudium-must-be-relaunched</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-calls-june-consistory-of-cardinals-says-evangelii-gaudium-must-be-relaunched</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains “a significant point of reference” and urged renewed missionary boldness across the life of the Church. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ’s compassion toward all who suffer is ‘profound’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-reminds-biblical-scholars-christs-compassion-toward-all-who-suffer-is-profound</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-reminds-biblical-scholars-christs-compassion-toward-all-who-suffer-is-profound</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention to Christ’s compassion for the sick and suffering. ]]></description>
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<title>Leo XIV: True power comes from virtue, not strength</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-true-power-comes-from-virtue-not-strength</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-true-power-comes-from-virtue-not-strength</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff discussed the legitimate exercise of authority in a message to the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV in Algeria: Where there is conflict the Church brings reconciliation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-in-algeria-where-there-is-conflict-the-church-brings-reconciliation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-in-algeria-where-there-is-conflict-the-church-brings-reconciliation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Basilica of St. Augustine, the pontiff urged Christians to bear witness through “simple gestures, genuine relationships and a dialogue lived out day by day.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Cameroonian Authorities: Peace ‘must be embraced and lived&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-cameroonian-authorities-peace-must-be-embraced-and-lived</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-cameroonian-authorities-peace-must-be-embraced-and-lived</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During his first official event in Cameroon, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace, justice, and a renewed commitment to the common good, highlighting that peace “must not be reduced to a slogan.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Indonesia: Nico Syukur Dister remembered for his legacy of faith</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-nico-syukur-dister-remembered-for-his-legacy-of-faith</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-nico-syukur-dister-remembered-for-his-legacy-of-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Theologian, philosopher, and missionary priest Fr. Nico Syukur Dister, OFM, is remembered for his enduring contribution to theology, philosophy, and religious life in Indonesia. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope at orphanage in Cameroon: No one is ever forgotten</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-orphanage-in-cameroon-no-one-is-ever-forgotten</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-orphanage-in-cameroon-no-one-is-ever-forgotten</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visits the Ngul Zamba Orphanage in Yaoundé, and encourages children who have faced hardship to see themselves as part of a loving family, thanking caregivers for their dedicated service.
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Bishop’s chairman on Doctrine clarifies Just War Theory</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/us-bishops-chairman-on-doctrine-clarifies-just-war-theory</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/us-bishops-chairman-on-doctrine-clarifies-just-war-theory</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop James Massa issues a statement in response to public comments regarding the Church’s teaching on war and peace 
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Day Three in Africa: From Algeria to Cameroon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-three-in-africa-from-algeria-to-cameroon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV concludes the first leg of his Apostolic Journey, travelling south from Algeria to Cameroon, where he addresses the country’s authorities, members of civil society and the diplomatic corps, and visits an orphanage.
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<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s visit to Algeria encourages a more fraternal world</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-visit-to-algeria-encourages-a-more-fraternal-world</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-visit-to-algeria-encourages-a-more-fraternal-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholics in Algeria share how the Pope’s Apostolic Journey has been going and their hopes for the impact of his visit, in an interview with Vatican News. 
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Cameroon: Separatists announce pause of hostilities for Pope&amp;apos;s visit</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cameroon-separatists-announce-pause-of-hostilities-for-popes-visit</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cameroon-separatists-announce-pause-of-hostilities-for-popes-visit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A statement from Unity Alliance, which brings Anglophone Cameroonian separatist groups together, announces a period of halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the conflict-torn region.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at St. Augustine’s Basilica: &amp;apos;Christ invites us to renew our lives completely&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-st-augustines-basilica-christ-invites-us-to-renew-our-lives-completely</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-st-augustines-basilica-christ-invites-us-to-renew-our-lives-completely</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian Pope, celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, and reminds the faithful that, like the great saint and Doctor of the Church, it is never too late to welcome the Lord&#039;s invitation to lift us up from our hardships and trials, and, with His strength, renew and transform our lives.
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>A joyous gathering of faith in the Basilica of Saint Augustine</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-joyous-gathering-of-faith-in-the-basilica-of-saint-augustine</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-joyous-gathering-of-faith-in-the-basilica-of-saint-augustine</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ People from around the world gather at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba for Holy Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, 14 April, during the first leg of his Apostolic Journey in Africa.
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<title>Day two in Algeria: Following in Saint Augustine&amp;apos;s footsteps</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-two-in-algeria-following-in-saint-augustines-footsteps</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visits the city of Annaba on his second day in Algeria, visiting the places where Saint Augustine carried out his ministry as Bishop of Hippo.
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<title>Spanish PM&amp;apos;s wife charged with corruption</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spanish-pms-wife-charged-with-corruption</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez , has been formally charged with corruption after a years-long criminal investigation, according to a court ruling published Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spanish consulates struggle with over half a million citizenship applications</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spanish-consulates-struggle-with-over-half-a-million-citizenship-applications</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spanish-consulates-struggle-with-over-half-a-million-citizenship-applications</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following the deadline for Spanish citizenship applications via the so-called &#039;Grandchildren&#039;s Law&#039;, Spain&#039;s consulates around the world are struggling to process the flood in applications. ]]></description>
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<title>How the European job market will change with new pay transparency rules</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-the-european-job-market-will-change-with-new-pay-transparency-rules</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-the-european-job-market-will-change-with-new-pay-transparency-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new EU directive on pay transparency, which aims to ensure equality between men and women doing the same job, could transform the European job market by guaranteeing more rights to workers. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain to start mass regularisation of undocumented migrants</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-start-mass-regularisation-of-undocumented-migrants</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s left-wing government will on Tuesday approve a decree expected to regularise around 500,000 undocumented migrants, said Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, who has bucked a European trend cracking down on irregular immigration. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Europe could face jet fuel supply issues &amp;apos;in near future&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/europe-could-face-jet-fuel-supply-issues-in-near-future</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The European Commission said on Tuesday it fears Europe could face jet fuel supply issues &quot;in the near future&quot; with no end in sight to the Iran war that&#039;s hit global energy markets. ]]></description>
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<title>Trump draws backlash over Pope Leo rant, ‘deeply offensive’ image of him looking like Christ</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Catholic bishops and leaders across the political spectrum expressed disapproval following a social media tirade by President Donald Trump against the pope.
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<title>Need a guide for deeper prayer? Pope Leo recommends a letter by St. Augustine</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV shared some of his favorite spiritual reading recommendations on the papal flight to Algeria, pointing to a particular letter by St.…
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<title>Cardinal McElroy asks people to pray, advocate for end to ‘immoral war’ with Iran</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Robert W. McElroy decried the U.S. war with Iran as &quot;an immoral war,&quot; during a vigil Mass for peace April 11 at his Washington cathedral.
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<title>Pope Leo praises witness of Algeria’s Christian martyrs at meeting with local Catholics</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ ALGIERS (OSV News) — Pope Leo XIV honored the memory of Algeria’s Christian martyrs Monday evening, telling the country’s tiny Catholic community that the blood of those who died for their…
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<title>Trump rebuffs Bishop Barron plea, says he will not apologize for Pope Leo tirade</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-rebuffs-bishop-barron-plea-says-he-will-not-apologize-for-pope-leo-tirade</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump told reporters at the White House April 13 he will not apologize to Pope Leo XIV after Bishop Robert E. Barron called on him to do so.
The post Trump rebuffs Bishop Barron plea, says he will not apologize for Pope Leo tirade first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Cervezas&amp;apos;: The beers to order in different parts of Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cervezas-the-beers-to-order-in-different-parts-of-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain may be better known for its wines than its beers, but it has some excellent varieties to choose from. Here&#039;s what &#039;cerveza&#039; to order in different parts of the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Historic moment&amp;apos;: European leaders react to Orban&amp;apos;s defeat in Hungary</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/historic-moment-european-leaders-react-to-orbans-defeat-in-hungary</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/historic-moment-european-leaders-react-to-orbans-defeat-in-hungary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ European leaders reacted on Monday to the defeat of Viktor Orban, who lost Sunday&#039;s parliamentary elections in Hungary. Many hailed the result as a victory for democracy and for Europe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Five tax deductions you can benefit from in Spain&amp;apos;s Valencia region</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/five-tax-deductions-you-can-benefit-from-in-spains-valencia-region</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you live in the Valencian Community, there are several tax deductions you may be able to apply to your income tax return this year. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Granada struggles to stamp out &amp;apos;poetic vandalism&amp;apos; by tourists</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-granada-struggles-to-stamp-out-poetic-vandalism-by-tourists</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The southern Spanish city of Granada is currently in a battle against graffiti tags and poetic messages plastered all over its white walls, particularly by tourists in the city&#039;s historic Albaicín neighbourhood. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>What to know before buying a foreclosed home in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-know-before-buying-a-foreclosed-home-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Buying a foreclosed home in Spain can have its advantages, but it&#039;s also a riskier option with several key factors you need to consider before making the purchase. ]]></description>
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<title>Cardinal Koch marks 40th anniversary of first papal visit to a Synagogue</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-koch-marks-40th-anniversary-of-first-papal-visit-to-a-synagogue</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-koch-marks-40th-anniversary-of-first-papal-visit-to-a-synagogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Promotion of Christian Unity and the Commission for Religious Relations with Judaism, in a statement released to Vatican News and L’Osservatore Romano, recalls that “Pope John Paul II charted a significant course for the future reconciliation between the Catholic Church and Judaism.” Today marks the 40th anniversary of John Paul II’s visit to the Great Synagogue of Rome. It was the first time ever that a pope entered a Jewish place of worship.
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope visits Grand Mosque of Algiers and calls for mutual respect and peacebuilding</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-visits-grand-mosque-of-algiers-and-calls-for-mutual-respect-and-peacebuilding</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visits the Grand Mosque of Algiers, highlighting its role as a sacred space for prayer, dialogue, and the search for God.
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<title>Pope visits Augustinian Sisters, recalls enduring witness of martyrdom</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-visits-augustinian-sisters-recalls-enduring-witness-of-martyrdom</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a private visit to a community run by Missionary Augustinian Sisters in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV highlights the enduring witness of martyrdom and encourages a renewed commitment to peace, dignity, and respect for differences.
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<title>Pope to Algerian community: Prayer, charity, unity are essential to Christian presence</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV encourages the Christian community in Algeria to remain rooted in “prayer, charity and unity,” praising their quiet witness and urging them to be a sign of peace and fraternity.
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<title>Day one in Algeria: Pope Leo a missionary of peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/day-one-in-algeria-pope-leo-a-missionary-of-peace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV kicks of his Apostolic Journey in Africa with an intense day in Algiers, where he meets with government authorities, visits a mosque, meets with a community of Augustinian missionary sisters, and prays with the Algerian community.
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<title>Media narrative about nuncio’s Pentagon meeting untrue, Vatican says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/media-narrative-about-nuncios-pentagon-meeting-untrue-vatican-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/media-narrative-about-nuncios-pentagon-meeting-untrue-vatican-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican responded to a media report claiming Cardinal Christophe Pierre, then-papal envoy to the U.S., received “a bitter lecture” in a meeting with U.S. defense officials. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo names Father Andrea Ciucci chancellor of Pontifical Academy for Life</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-names-father-andrea-ciucci-chancellor-of-pontifical-academy-for-life</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-names-father-andrea-ciucci-chancellor-of-pontifical-academy-for-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Italian priest has served as the academy&#039;s secretariat coordinator since 2016. ]]></description>
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<title>Chaldean Catholic bishops meet Pope Leo as they prepare to elect new patriarch</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/chaldean-catholic-bishops-meet-pope-leo-as-they-prepare-to-elect-new-patriarch</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/chaldean-catholic-bishops-meet-pope-leo-as-they-prepare-to-elect-new-patriarch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The synod of Chaldean Catholic bishops is meeting in Rome this week to elect a new patriarch amid complex internal and national challenges. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV at Vatican peace vigil: &amp;apos;Enough of war!&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-at-vatican-peace-vigil-enough-of-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-at-vatican-peace-vigil-enough-of-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prayer is &quot;the most free, universal and disruptive response to death,&quot; the pope said in St. Peter&#039;s Basilica on Apr. 11. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>CRS Cameroon: Faith in action</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/crs-cameroon-faith-in-action</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will travel to Cameroon from 15 to 18 April as a “messenger of peace” for the faithful. For decades humanitarian organizations like Catholic Relief Services have helped turn bring that message to life.
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>James K. A. Smith on St Augustine, existentialism, and love</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/james-k-a-smith-on-st-augustine-existentialism-and-love</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/james-k-a-smith-on-st-augustine-existentialism-and-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The philosopher and Augustine scholar James K. A. Smith speaks to Vatican News about St Augustine’s “deep sense of interiority and subjectivity”, and the way his political writings are used and abused today.
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<title>Iran&#45; US talks end without agreement</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-us-talks-end-without-agreement</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ US and Iranian delegations have failed to reach a deal following lengthy peace talks in Islamabad.
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<title>Archbishop Nona elected new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-nona-elected-new-patriarch-of-the-chaldean-catholic-church</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-nona-elected-new-patriarch-of-the-chaldean-catholic-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Amel Nona has been elected as the new Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church on Sunday, April 12, following the resignation of his predecessor, Cardinal Luis Raphaël Sako, announced on March 10. The new leader has chosen the name Paul III and will request ecclesiastical communion from the Pope.
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jesuit priest Fr. Melwin J. Pinto, SJ, passes away</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/jesuit-priest-fr-melwin-j-pinto-sj-passes-away</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Jesuit priest Fr. Melwin J. Pinto, SJ, who served Vatican Radio for many years, passed away at the age of 63 due to cardiac complications in Mangaluru, India, on April 10th.
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV Visiting Algeria as a Messenger of Peace and as a Pilgrim to the Birthplace of his Spiritual Identity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-visiting-algeria-as-a-messenger-of-peace-and-as-a-pilgrim-to-the-birthplace-of-his-spiritual-identity</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will make an Apostolic visit to Algeria on Monday April 13th. In the following Interview, Fr. Vincent Kyererezi, a member of the Missionaries of Africa and Vicar General of the diocese of Laghouat-Ghardaïa, explains the importance of the visit and the role of the Church in the predominantly Moslem Algerian society.

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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran peace talks set to begin in Pakistan</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-peace-talks-set-to-begin-in-pakistan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iranian and US negotiators have arrived in Pakistan ahead of peace talks.

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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Easter joy is a music that overcomes resignation and spiritual mediocrity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-easter-joy-is-a-music-that-overcomes-resignation-and-spiritual-mediocrity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-easter-joy-is-a-music-that-overcomes-resignation-and-spiritual-mediocrity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Piero Pioppo, Apostolic Nuncio to Spain and Andorra, reads a message from the Pope on the occasion of the fourth edition of the “Festival of the Resurrection” in Plaza Cibeles, Madrid. The Pontiff’s greeting and blessing upon the event: “How I wish that the very lives of Christians might become a concert”
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo at Prayer Vigil for Peace: Stop planning arms and death</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-at-prayer-vigil-for-peace-stop-planning-arms-and-death</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-at-prayer-vigil-for-peace-stop-planning-arms-and-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Prayer Vigil for Peace in the world, the Pope appeals to leaders of nations to stop and sit at the table of dialogue and mediation, &quot;not at the table where rearmament is planned and deadly actions are decided!&quot; He also insists that the Church will always advance in calling for peace &quot;even when rejecting the logic of war may lead to misunderstanding and scorn,&quot; and will always instil &quot;obedience to God rather than any human authority.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo’s appeal to the silent majority that chooses peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leos-appeal-to-the-silent-majority-that-chooses-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leos-appeal-to-the-silent-majority-that-chooses-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV calls upon billions of people around the world to engage in a shared commitment against the “madness of war,” those who, in this dramatic hour of history, do not surrender to the idolatry of money and power.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>British tourist killed as bus crashes into ravine on Spanish island</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/british-tourist-killed-as-bus-crashes-into-ravine-on-spanish-island</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A bus carrying British tourists veered off a highway down an embankment on Spain&#039;s Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one Briton and injuring 27 people, including three children, authorities said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Spain: It&amp;apos;s hard to find a foreigner who supports bullfighting</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/inside-spain-its-hard-to-find-a-foreigner-who-supports-bullfighting</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this week&#039;s Inside Spain, we explore why every time there&#039;s news of a bullfighter being killed by a bull, the overwhelming reaction by our foreign readers is one of joy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;A nightmare&amp;apos;: Lives of foreigners across Europe hit by residency card delays</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-nightmare-lives-of-foreigners-across-europe-hit-by-residency-card-delays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bureaucratic backlogs and rule changes on residency rights are having an increasing impact on the lives of foreigners living around Europe. Many say they have been left in legal limbo with their lives effectively on hold. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Full rollout of new EU border checks hit by delays and disruption</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/full-rollout-of-new-eu-border-checks-hit-by-delays-and-disruption</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite claims that the EU&#039;s new Entry/Exit System (EES) border checks would be &quot;fully operational&quot; by April 10th, many airports have reported disruption and some Channel ports don&#039;t even have the technology for full rollout yet. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Washington Roundup: Iran war powers bid fails; 1st ‘Take It Down’ conviction; Vance stumps for Orbán</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/washington-roundup-iran-war-powers-bid-fails-1st-take-it-down-conviction-vance-stumps-for-orban</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ House Republicans blocked a measure to limit Trump&#039;s war-making ability in Iran; Vice President JD Vance travelled to Hungary to support Viktor Orbán; and more.
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo’s Africa trip will be his longest trip yet</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leos-africa-trip-will-be-his-longest-trip-yet</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Vatican spokesman described the ambitious trip as &quot;one of the longest stretches of time that the pope has been outside the Vatican.&quot;
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings down</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/latest-planned-parenthood-report-abortions-and-taxpayer-funding-up-cancer-screenings-down</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Planned Parenthood&#039;s new 2024-2025 annual report showed an increase in abortions from its previous report, while also showing an increase in government funding.
The post Latest Planned Parenthood report: abortions and taxpayer funding up, cancer screenings down first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Indiana bishops put Eucharist at center of call to ‘integral ecology’ in new pastoral</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indiana-bishops-put-eucharist-at-center-of-call-to-integral-ecology-in-new-pastoral</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indiana-bishops-put-eucharist-at-center-of-call-to-integral-ecology-in-new-pastoral</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new pastoral from the Indiana Catholic bishops calls on people to live &quot;eucharistic lives as we care for both our human community and for God&#039;s good world.&quot;
The post Indiana bishops put Eucharist at center of call to ‘integral ecology’ in new pastoral first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Children need you, they need your presence,’ Sister of Life tells educators at convention</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/children-need-you-they-need-your-presence-sister-of-life-tells-educators-at-convention</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;You may not see the impact of your work … but God sees it, and he sees every act of love. Nothing is unseen and nothing is unemptied.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tax season in Spain: The regional deductions you can get in Catalonia</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/tax-season-in-spain-the-regional-deductions-you-can-get-in-catalonia</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you live in Barcelona or somewhere else in Catalonia, it&#039;s important to be aware of the regional tax deductions available to you before you file your annual tax return, covering everything from housing, to donations and child costs. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spain urges Iran to negotiate in &amp;apos;good faith&amp;apos; with US following truce</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-urges-iran-to-negotiate-in-good-faith-with-us-following-truce</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-urges-iran-to-negotiate-in-good-faith-with-us-following-truce</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s foreign minister said on Friday that he had spoken with his Iranian counterpart and urged him to negotiate &quot;in good faith&quot; during talks with the United States in Islamabad. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Young South American footballers scammed and abandoned in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-south-american-footballers-scammed-and-abandoned-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-south-american-footballers-scammed-and-abandoned-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish police announced Friday the arrest of a man suspected of defrauding young South Americans by promising them access to major football clubs in Spain in exchange for up to €3,000 ($3,500), only for many to end up abandoned and on the street. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Netanyahu accuses Spain of waging &amp;apos;a diplomatic war&amp;apos; against Israel</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/netanyahu-accuses-spain-of-waging-a-diplomatic-war-against-israel</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/netanyahu-accuses-spain-of-waging-a-diplomatic-war-against-israel</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Spain of waging a diplomatic campaign against Israel after Madrid was barred from taking part in the work of a US‑led centre created to help stabilise post‑war Gaza. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>British tourist bus crash in Spain&amp;apos;s Canaries kills one and injures 27</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/british-tourist-bus-crash-in-spains-canaries-kills-one-and-injures-27</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/british-tourist-bus-crash-in-spains-canaries-kills-one-and-injures-27</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A bus carrying British tourists veered off a road and tumbled down a ravine on Spain&#039;s Atlantic island of La Gomera on Friday, killing one person and injuring 27, authorities said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s visit to Africa to be visible live on Vatican News widget</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-visit-to-africa-to-be-visible-live-on-vatican-news-widget</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-visit-to-africa-to-be-visible-live-on-vatican-news-widget</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic to four African nations will be visible for the first time live on the Vatican News widget, which offers Catholic websites up-to-the-minute access to news about the Pope.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Prayer Vigil for Peace to use light from Lamp of Peace from Assisi</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/prayer-vigil-for-peace-to-use-light-from-lamp-of-peace-from-assisi</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/prayer-vigil-for-peace-to-use-light-from-lamp-of-peace-from-assisi</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, will be guided by meditations from early Church Fathers, including St. Augustine of Hippo, and will see faithful from different continents light candles with the fire from the Lamp of Peace from Assisi.
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<title>Where the Menoreh Hills whisper peace: Tolerance in quiet grace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-the-menoreh-hills-whisper-peace-tolerance-in-quiet-grace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-the-menoreh-hills-whisper-peace-tolerance-in-quiet-grace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Paschal message of peace and fraternity is lived spiritually and concretely, as highlighted by the collaboration and friendship between Muslims and Christians in a remote Indonesian village during the Easter Triduum.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo meets French President Macron</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-meets-french-president-macron</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-meets-french-president-macron</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The first meeting between the Pope and the French President took place at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. Talks at the Secretariat of State included the hope of restoring peaceful coexistence through dialogue and negotiation around the world.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishops of Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo&amp;apos;s visit is &amp;apos;a hug from God&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishops-of-equatorial-guinea-pope-leos-visit-is-a-hug-from-god</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishops-of-equatorial-guinea-pope-leos-visit-is-a-hug-from-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bishops of Equatorial Guinea invite everyone to welcome Pope Leo&#039;s journey to the country as a “time of grace” that fosters conversion, unity, and hope. They call for strengthening spiritual life in the face of current challenges.
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<pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>LISTED: The new tax deductions for people in Spain&amp;apos;s Andalusia region</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/listed-the-new-tax-deductions-for-people-in-spains-andalusia-region</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re a resident of Andalusia, there are several new tax deductions you may be able to benefit from on this year’s personal income tax return, the 2025/2026 &#039;declaración de la renta&#039;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Non&#45;resident foreigners buy fewer properties in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/non-resident-foreigners-buy-fewer-properties-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Despite record home sales in Spain in 2025, new data shows that the number of purchases by  non-resident foreigners fell last year, suggesting that the threat of limits on foreign buyers could be dissuading many potential second home owners. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU warns Spain over tax cuts on fuels</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-warns-spain-over-tax-cuts-on-fuels</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-warns-spain-over-tax-cuts-on-fuels</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain and Poland might have run afoul of European Union rules with their tax cuts on fuels aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, the European Commission said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Track broke day before Spain&amp;apos;s deadly train accident and went undetected</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/track-broke-day-before-spains-deadly-train-accident-and-went-undetected</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The track where a collision between two high-speed trains in Spain left 46 people dead in January broke the day before and went undetected, Spanish media reported investigators as saying on Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<title>How long does it take to get a non&#45;lucrative visa for Spain in 2026?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-non-lucrative-visa-for-spain-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The NLV is one of the most popular residency options for non-EU citizens wanting to live in Spain, but how long does the application process take before you can move here (in theory and in practice)? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>On Easter Monday, Pope Leo XIV remembers those ‘tormented’ by war: ‘The truth does not remain hidden’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/on-easter-monday-pope-leo-xiv-remembers-those-tormented-by-war-the-truth-does-not-remain-hidden</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Upon the recitation of the Regina Caeli, the pope also remembered Pope Francis, who died a year ago on Easter Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV welcomes ceasefire in Iran as ‘sign of living hope’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-ceasefire-in-iran-as-sign-of-living-hope</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-welcomes-ceasefire-in-iran-as-sign-of-living-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Only through a return to negotiation can the war come to an end,” the pope said at the end of his weekly general audience. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope will address tensions between Christianity and Islam in Africa, Nigerian bishop says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-will-address-tensions-between-christianity-and-islam-in-africa-nigerian-bishop-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-will-address-tensions-between-christianity-and-islam-in-africa-nigerian-bishop-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An Augustinian confrere of Pope Leo XIV discussed the pontiff’s upcoming trip to four African countries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-urges-catholics-not-to-leave-pope-leo-xiv-alone-in-opposing-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-urges-catholics-not-to-leave-pope-leo-xiv-alone-in-opposing-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope’s appeals for peace need concrete support. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Threat against entire people of Iran ‘not acceptable,’ Pope Leo XIV says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/threat-against-entire-people-of-iran-not-acceptable-pope-leo-xiv-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/threat-against-entire-people-of-iran-not-acceptable-pope-leo-xiv-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Attacks on civilian infrastructure violate international law and are also a sign of hatred, division, and destruction, Pope Leo XIV said. “Let’s come back to the table,” he said. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Apostolic Nuncio: Lebanon deserves peace; war is death</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/apostolic-nuncio-lebanon-deserves-peace-war-is-death</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/apostolic-nuncio-lebanon-deserves-peace-war-is-death</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Paolo Borgia, the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, laments the death and destruction caused by Israeli attacks on the country, and calls for dialogue to promote peace, in an interview with Vatican News.
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UNICEF in Iran: Despite ceasefire, violence will have lasting effects on children</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/unicef-in-iran-despite-ceasefire-violence-will-have-lasting-effects-on-children</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/unicef-in-iran-despite-ceasefire-violence-will-have-lasting-effects-on-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the U.S.-Israeli ceasefire appears to hold in Iran, UNICEF outlines the ongoing danger and impact this war has and will continue to have on children as they “bear the brunt of the conflict.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: A pilgrim in Africa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-a-pilgrim-in-africa</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-a-pilgrim-in-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Director of the Holy See Press Office presents Pope Leo’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea: an itinerary marked by the richness and diversity of histories, cultures and traditions. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Congregation of Holy Cross lives missionary revival through new mission</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/congregation-of-holy-cross-lives-missionary-revival-through-new-mission</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/congregation-of-holy-cross-lives-missionary-revival-through-new-mission</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Heading Pope Francis’ call to go to the peripheries, the Holy Family Mission in Papua New Guinea has revived the missionary charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross to cross borders in hope. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Welcome to the &amp;apos;home&amp;apos; for American priests in Rome</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/welcome-to-the-home-for-american-priests-in-rome</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/welcome-to-the-home-for-american-priests-in-rome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Vatican News takes an inside look at &#039;Casa Santa Maria&#039; of the Pontifical North American College, the home away from home for American priests to live and pray together during their studies in Rome, that leaves them &#039;tremendously enriched&#039; and ready for their mission back home, and contributes to their always falling more in love with the faith and the Lord.
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<pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope at Audience: &amp;apos;Holiness is not a privilege for the few&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-audience-holiness-is-not-a-privilege-for-the-few</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-audience-holiness-is-not-a-privilege-for-the-few</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Dogmatic Constitution &#039;Lumen gentium,&#039; and reminds us that holiness &#039;is not a privilege for the few,&#039; but for all the baptized, and &#039;is manifested in our daily life every time we receive it with joy and respond to Him.&#039;
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope welcomes Middle East ceasefire, invites faithful to join prayer vigil for peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-welcomes-middle-east-ceasefire-invites-faithful-to-join-prayer-vigil-for-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-welcomes-middle-east-ceasefire-invites-faithful-to-join-prayer-vigil-for-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo welcomes the news of a ceasefire in the Middle East and asks that all parties engage in prolonged dialogue to reach an end to the conflict. He also invites men and women of goodwill across the world to join him in prayer for peace on Saturday 11 April.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: We need more voices calling for peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-we-need-more-voices-calling-for-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-we-need-more-voices-calling-for-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a recent interview with the Italian quarterly &#039;Dialoghi,&#039; Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, discusses the fragility of diplomacy, the rise of the logic of the strongest, the importance of the United Nations, and the need to empty nuclear arsenals.
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Last Christian village on Israeli border: &amp;apos;We want a Lebanon that lives in peace&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/last-christian-village-on-israeli-border-we-want-a-lebanon-that-lives-in-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/last-christian-village-on-israeli-border-we-want-a-lebanon-that-lives-in-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr. Toni Elias, a Lebanese Maronite parish priest in Rmeich - the last village in the south of the country on the border with Israel. Despite the news that the ceasefire does not extend to Lebanon, he says, “We do not give up—on the contrary, we trust in the Lord. This is what truly makes us a resilient people in the midst of this tide of war and conflict that surrounds us.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Air traffic controllers call strikes at 14 airports in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/air-traffic-controllers-call-strikes-at-14-airports-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Air traffic controllers at 14 of Spain&#039;s smaller airports have called stoppages from mid-April, as ground handling staff at other major airports pause their strikes this week while wage negotiations get underway. ]]></description>
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<title>Indonesia deports Scottish crime boss wanted in Spain on drug charges</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-deports-scottish-crime-boss-wanted-in-spain-on-drug-charges</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-deports-scottish-crime-boss-wanted-in-spain-on-drug-charges</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Indonesia has deported UK fugitive Steven Lyons, who was arrested on the resort island of Bali last month for alleged transnational drug trafficking and money laundering in Spain, immigration officials said Wednesday. ]]></description>
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<title>S1: How Brits can avoid private health cover for Spain&amp;apos;s non&#45;lucrative visa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/s1-how-brits-can-avoid-private-health-cover-for-spains-non-lucrative-visa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;ve worked in the UK and are planning on retiring to Spain on the non-lucrative visa, you might not need private health insurance to qualify. Here&#039;s what you need to know. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Alicante to unveil plans for new city park with housing</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-alicante-to-unveil-plans-for-new-city-park-with-housing</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-alicante-to-unveil-plans-for-new-city-park-with-housing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Costa Blanca city of Alicante is planning for one of the most anticipated urban development projects of recent decades – a 35,000 sqm city park which will include 1,400 housing units. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ground staff pause airport strikes in Spain this week as negotiations begin</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ground-staff-pause-airport-strikes-in-spain-this-week-as-negotiations-begin</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ground-staff-pause-airport-strikes-in-spain-this-week-as-negotiations-begin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish trade unions on Wednesday announced that the next two stoppage days by ground handling staff at 12 airports will not go ahead as negotiations over work conditions have begun, following a week of walkouts which caused delays and baggage issues. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Experts: Trump threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization violates international law, Christian ethics</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/experts-trump-threat-to-wipe-out-irans-civilization-violates-international-law-christian-ethics</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/experts-trump-threat-to-wipe-out-irans-civilization-violates-international-law-christian-ethics</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Direct and public incitement of genocide, along with conspiracy and attempts to commit genocide, are punishable under the Genocide Convention.
The post Experts: Trump threat to wipe out Iran’s civilization violates international law, Christian ethics first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/breaking-trump-backs-down-from-threat-to-annihilate-iran-condemned-by-catholic-leaders</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Before the deadline he set, Trump said he would suspend the attacks for two weeks if Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route.
The post BREAKING: Trump backs down from threat to annihilate Iran condemned by Catholic leaders first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/we-need-more-saints-center-helps-to-advance-canonization-causes</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/we-need-more-saints-center-helps-to-advance-canonization-causes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A California-based initiative is working to help speed along sainthood causes among Americans, and to make the canonization process more accessible overall.
The post ‘We need more saints’: Center helps to advance canonization causes first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo urges citizens to call on their leaders to reject war after Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ Iran threat</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-urges-citizens-to-call-on-their-leaders-to-reject-war-after-trumps-unacceptable-iran-threat</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking to journalists at Castel Gandolfo April 7, and without naming Trump, Pope Leo called the president&#039;s threat &quot;truly unacceptable.&quot;
The post Pope Leo urges citizens to call on their leaders to reject war after Trump’s ‘unacceptable’ Iran threat first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living ‘in dramatic circumstances’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-sends-easter-message-to-displaced-lebanese-christians-living-in-dramatic-circumstances</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-sends-easter-message-to-displaced-lebanese-christians-living-in-dramatic-circumstances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;May you, amidst feelings of sorrow, anguish, and mourning, experience a deeper joy in your hearts today: Jesus has gloriously triumphed over death.&quot;
The post Pope sends Easter message to displaced Lebanese Christians living ‘in dramatic circumstances’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Second week of airport strikes in Spain to cause more delays and baggage issues</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/second-week-of-airport-strikes-in-spain-to-cause-more-delays-and-baggage-issues</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/second-week-of-airport-strikes-in-spain-to-cause-more-delays-and-baggage-issues</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Industrial action by ground staff at numerous Spanish airports has now entered its second week of walkouts, with delays and baggage chaos which complicated Easter travel set to continue. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Ukrainians to be excluded from Spain&amp;apos;s mass regularisation of migrants</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ukrainians-to-be-excluded-from-spains-mass-regularisation-of-migrants</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ukrainians-to-be-excluded-from-spains-mass-regularisation-of-migrants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ New advice from Spain&#039;s Immigration Ministry has revealed that Ukrainians will not be included in the government&#039;s controversial mass regularisation process that could see as many as 800,000 undocumented migrants given residency rights in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New Canada&#45;Tenerife flight route to launch in October 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-canada-tenerife-flight-route-to-launch-in-october-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-canada-tenerife-flight-route-to-launch-in-october-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish island of Tenerife will have new flights to two Canadian cities starting this autumn, making it the only direct flight link between the Canary Islands and North America. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Estonia: Dozens of people welcomed into the Church at Easter</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/estonia-dozens-of-people-welcomed-into-the-church-at-easter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the first Easter after the beatification of Blessed Eduard Profittlich, the Catholic Church in Estonia has welcomed dozens of people into the faith in a sign of growth and renewal.
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The “non&#45;violent” power of Easter in Pope Leo’s appeals for peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-non-violent-power-of-easter-in-pope-leos-appeals-for-peace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Throughout Holy Week and Easter, Pope Leo XIV made numerous appeals for peace, offering the world an impassioned plea not to be overcome by indifference but to firmly believe in “God who rejects war.”
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<title>Pope expresses closeness to Christians affected by war in southern Lebanon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-expresses-closeness-to-christians-affected-by-war-in-southern-lebanon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to the people of Debel in southern Lebanon, and to all who suffer the consequences of war in an Easter message delivered amid ongoing Israeli attacks in the region.
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<title>President of American Bishops urges Trump to step back from brink</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/president-of-american-bishops-urges-trump-to-step-back-from-brink</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/president-of-american-bishops-urges-trump-to-step-back-from-brink</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The President of the US Bishops&#039; Conference appeals to President Donald Trump to avoid going through with his threat to “destroy the whole Iranian civilization&quot; if Tehran does not agree to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: The threat against the entire Iranian people is unacceptable</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-the-threat-against-the-entire-iranian-people-is-unacceptable</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks &quot;all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war,&quot; calls for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, and notes that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law.
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<title>Five key changes to Spain&amp;apos;s 2025/2026 annual income tax return</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/five-key-changes-to-spains-20252026-annual-income-tax-return</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are several changes to this year&#039;s income tax return in Spain, particularly for the unemployed, those who received minimum wage, and those who earned large capital gains. Here&#039;s what you need to know. ]]></description>
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<title>Your guide to getting divorced as a foreigner in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/your-guide-to-getting-divorced-as-a-foreigner-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/your-guide-to-getting-divorced-as-a-foreigner-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ What will happen to your Spanish residency if you get divorced? How does shared custody work in Spain? And what happens with the property you bought together? Here are the answers to some crucial questions before you begin &#039;divorcio&#039; proceedings. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>When and where must dogs be kept on a leash in Spain?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/when-and-where-must-dogs-be-kept-on-a-leash-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/when-and-where-must-dogs-be-kept-on-a-leash-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re a dog owner in Spain, it&#039;s important to be aware of the rules and know when and where you can let them loose to run around. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s ex&#45;Interior Minister on trial accused of spying to protect party</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-ex-interior-minister-on-trial-accused-of-spying-to-protect-party</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-ex-interior-minister-on-trial-accused-of-spying-to-protect-party</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A week of legal reckoning for Spain&#039;s two main political groups began Monday as a former conservative interior minister went on trial for allegedly spying on an ex-party treasurer who threatened to expose corruption. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At the Colosseum, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to &amp;apos;live our lives as a journey&amp;apos; in Christ&amp;apos;s love</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-the-colosseum-pope-leo-xiv-urges-the-faithful-to-live-our-lives-as-a-journey-in-christs-love</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Holy Father carried the cross at the Roman amphitheater on Good Friday, the first time a pope has done so in several years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At Easter Vigil, Pope Leo XIV calls for peace to &amp;apos;grow and flourish&amp;apos; throughout the world</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-easter-vigil-pope-leo-xiv-calls-for-peace-to-grow-and-flourish-throughout-the-world</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The ancient vigil &quot;stretches across the centuries as a path of reconciliation and grace,&quot; the pope said at the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Easter: &amp;apos;May Christ, our Passover, bless us and give his peace to the whole world!&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-easter-may-christ-our-passover-bless-us-and-give-his-peace-to-the-whole-world</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-easter-may-christ-our-passover-bless-us-and-give-his-peace-to-the-whole-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On his first Easter as pontiff, Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the hope of the Resurrection into a world scarred by war, violence, and injustice. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV announces April 11 peace vigil at St. Peter’s</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-announces-april-11-peace-vigil-at-st-peters</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-announces-april-11-peace-vigil-at-st-peters</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his first Easter message to the city and the world, the pontiff urged those with weapons to lay them down. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:03:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV carries the cross at the Via Crucis in the Colosseum</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-pope-leo-xiv-carries-the-cross-at-the-via-crucis-in-the-colosseum</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-pope-leo-xiv-carries-the-cross-at-the-via-crucis-in-the-colosseum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pope personally carried the cross through every station of the Good Friday Way of the Cross at the Colosseum. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Regina Caeli urges Christians to give voice to hope stifled by violence</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-regina-caeli-urges-christians-to-give-voice-to-hope-stifled-by-violence</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-regina-caeli-urges-christians-to-give-voice-to-hope-stifled-by-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV urges Christians to bear witness to the Gospel in a world disfigured by fake news, conflict and &quot;confused consciences&quot;. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Top Iranian commander killed in Israeli strike</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/top-iranian-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/top-iranian-commander-killed-in-israeli-strike</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Iran says the intelligence chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Majid Khademi, was killed in a US-Israeli strike on Monday morning.

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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Order of Malta assures constant humanitarian support to southern Lebanon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/order-of-malta-assures-constant-humanitarian-support-to-southern-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/order-of-malta-assures-constant-humanitarian-support-to-southern-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The president of the Lebanese Association of the Order of Malta has promised broad and unconditional support now and in the future to a dozen mayors and representatives of border villages of southern Lebanon meeting recently in Aïn el-Remmaneh, a Christian suburb of Beirut. Marwan Sehnaoui: “Your suffering is ours; your courage inspires us.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo: Easter opens us up to hope that never fails</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-easter-opens-us-up-to-hope-that-never-fails</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-easter-opens-us-up-to-hope-that-never-fails</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Easter Sunday Mass, Pope Leo reminds us that the Easter proclamation that Christ is risen from the dead &quot;opens us up to a hope that never fails, to a light that never fades, to a fullness of joy that nothing can take away: death has been conquered forever; death no longer has power over us!&quot;
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Urbi et Orbi: Pope urges world leaders to lay down weapons</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/urbi-et-orbi-pope-urges-world-leaders-to-lay-down-weapons</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/urbi-et-orbi-pope-urges-world-leaders-to-lay-down-weapons</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo appeals to world leaders to choose “not to dominate others, but to encounter them”. He also announces that he will lead a prayer vigil for peace next Saturday, April 11th, in Saint Peter’s Basilica.
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Iran conflict raises fears of water crisis</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-conflict-raises-fears-of-water-crisis</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-conflict-raises-fears-of-water-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Recent missile attacks have raised concerns that desalination plants could be caught in the crossfire. 
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s PM under fire as former top aide faces corruption trial</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-under-fire-as-former-top-aide-faces-corruption-trial</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-under-fire-as-former-top-aide-faces-corruption-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A corruption trial of a former right-hand man to Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez begins on Tuesday in a politically explosive case that has threatened to topple the Socialist-led government. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-dont-be-paralyzed-by-mistrust-fear-be-catalyzed-by-christ-to-build-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-dont-be-paralyzed-by-mistrust-fear-be-catalyzed-by-christ-to-build-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Some &quot;stones&quot; weigh heavily on the human heart, &quot;such as mistrust, fear, selfishness and resentment. ... Let us not allow ourselves to be paralyzed by them!&quot;
The post Pope: Don’t be paralyzed by mistrust, fear; be catalyzed by Christ to build peace first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-broglio-war-in-iran-likely-not-justified-under-catholic-teaching-on-legitimate-defense</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-broglio-war-in-iran-likely-not-justified-under-catholic-teaching-on-legitimate-defense</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Broglio is concerned the U.S. military action in Iran was &quot;compensating for a threat&quot; before the threat &quot;is actually realized.&quot;
The post Archbishop Broglio: War in Iran likely not justified under Catholic teaching on legitimate defense first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Kansas Catholic school answers the call to go old&#45;school with landline phones</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/kansas-catholic-school-answers-the-call-to-go-old-school-with-landline-phones</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/kansas-catholic-school-answers-the-call-to-go-old-school-with-landline-phones</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ LEAWOOD, Kan. (OSV News) —  Kids at Nativity Parish School skated like it’s 1999 in February to kick off what their moms hope will be a lower-tech lifestyle. Kindergarten-through-fifth grade…
The post Kansas Catholic school answers the call to go old-school with landline phones first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Good Friday liturgy underscores need to break ‘this chain’ of violence</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/good-friday-liturgy-underscores-need-to-break-this-chain-of-violence</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/good-friday-liturgy-underscores-need-to-break-this-chain-of-violence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A message of nonviolence and quiet endurance marked the Good Friday liturgy at the Vatican, during which the Passion of Christ offers an example of breaking the cycle of violence that continues today.
The post Good Friday liturgy underscores need to break ‘this chain’ of violence first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-colosseum-pope-carries-the-cross-leading-thousands-in-good-friday-prayer-for-suffering-world</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-colosseum-pope-carries-the-cross-leading-thousands-in-good-friday-prayer-for-suffering-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When asked earlier in the week about his decision to carry the cross for all 14 stations, Pope Leo told reporters that he saw it as a sign the world needed.
The post At Colosseum, pope carries the cross, leading thousands in Good Friday prayer for suffering world first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:00:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ex&#45;matador killed by bull at Spanish arena ahead of bullfight</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ex-matador-killed-by-bull-at-spanish-arena-ahead-of-bullfight</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ex-matador-killed-by-bull-at-spanish-arena-ahead-of-bullfight</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A bull fatally gored a former matador who was helping to prepare a traditional Picasso-themed Easter weekend bullfight, organisers said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms&amp;apos; windfall profits</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/five-eu-nations-urge-tax-on-energy-firms-windfall-profits</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/five-eu-nations-urge-tax-on-energy-firms-windfall-profits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain and four other European Union nations have called for a tax on windfall profits of energy companies in response to rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war, Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo said Saturday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>European drivers choke on rising diesel prices</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/european-drivers-choke-on-rising-diesel-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The price of diesel fuel has rocketed by more than 30 percent across Europe since the start of the Middle East war highlighting the continent&#039;s dependence on imported energy and the lingering prominence of  diesel on the car market. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sudanese Bishop: In war, we experience unity among Christians</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/sudanese-bishop-in-war-we-experience-unity-among-christians</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/sudanese-bishop-in-war-we-experience-unity-among-christians</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Bishop of El Obeid—a region marked by the ongoing conflict which has killed 60,000 people—explains that despite the violence, “we believe in the day that follows death and sets us free.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Myanmar: Easter Vigil celebrated for the first time in 3 years in Loikaw</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/myanmar-easter-vigil-celebrated-for-the-first-time-in-3-years-in-loikaw</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/myanmar-easter-vigil-celebrated-for-the-first-time-in-3-years-in-loikaw</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After years of military occupation, the Christ the King Cathedral in Loikaw, Myanmar, has been returned to the faithful and priests, who can now celebrate the Easter Vigil together—a symbol of hope in a country plagued by a protracted conflict. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lord&amp;apos;s Day Reflection: &amp;apos;Inflamed by What is Missing’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/lords-day-reflection-inflamed-by-what-is-missing</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/lords-day-reflection-inflamed-by-what-is-missing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As the Church celebrates Easter Sunday, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Inflamed by What is Missing.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Diocese of Sokoto, Nigeria, dismisses claims of attack on cathedral</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/diocese-of-sokoto-nigeria-dismisses-claims-of-attack-on-cathedral</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/diocese-of-sokoto-nigeria-dismisses-claims-of-attack-on-cathedral</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In response to false reports of an attack on the Bishop’s residence, cathedral, and pastoral center, the Diocese of Sokoto issues an official disclaimer denying the claims.
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<title>Pope: Easter drives out hatred and brings down the mighty</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-easter-drives-out-hatred-and-brings-down-the-mighty</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-easter-drives-out-hatred-and-brings-down-the-mighty</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Easter Vigil Mass in the Vatican, Pope Leo says that “God responds to the hardness of sin – which divides and kills – with the power of love, which unites and restores life”. 
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<title>Spain rethinks how to turn tide against beach erosion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-rethinks-how-to-turn-tide-against-beach-erosion</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-rethinks-how-to-turn-tide-against-beach-erosion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every winter, storms wipe out swathes of the picturesque Spanish coast, undoing summer reconstruction work and threatening the foundations of the country&#039;s vital tourism industry. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Health Minister blasts US &amp;apos;interference&amp;apos; over controversial euthanasia case</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-health-minister-blasts-us-interference-over-controversial-euthanasia-case</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s health minister slammed US &quot;interference&quot; on Thursday after an official urged an investigation into the euthanasia of a paraplegic woman whose long legal battle with her father captured attention. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain is tolerant, not racist, says Real Madrid coach Arbeloa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-is-tolerant-not-racist-says-real-madrid-coach-arbeloa</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Real Madrid coach Álvaro Arbeloa said Friday that Spain was a tolerant country and not racist, despite Islamophobic chanting during a national team match this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-more-and-more-people-are-acquiring-citizenship-in-european-countries</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-more-and-more-people-are-acquiring-citizenship-in-european-countries</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The number of people acquiring the citizenship of a European country has increased massively compared to a decade ago. Experts say that the trend has accelerated in recent years due various factors. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pro&#45;Palestinian flotilla&amp;apos;s new Gaza mission to start in Spain on April 12</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pro-palestinian-flotillas-new-gaza-mission-to-start-in-spain-on-april-12</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pro-palestinian-flotillas-new-gaza-mission-to-start-in-spain-on-april-12</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A flotilla of pro-Palestinian activists who attempted to reach Gaza last year said on Thursday they would launch a new mission to the devastated territory from Barcelona on April 12. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:05:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope says Christian mission counters ‘imperialist occupation of the world’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-says-christian-mission-counters-imperialist-occupation-of-the-world</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-says-christian-mission-counters-imperialist-occupation-of-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Holy Thursday chrism Mass, Leo XIV said the Church must reject domination, power, and “calculated strategy” in favor of humble service, unity, and peace. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:03:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV celebrates the Mass of the Lord’s Supper at the Vatican</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-pope-leo-xiv-celebrates-the-mass-of-the-lords-supper-at-the-vatican</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Departing from Pope Francis’ custom of celebrating the liturgy in prisons or migrant centers, Leo celebrated the rite in the cathedral of Rome and washed the feet of 12 priests of the Diocese of Rome. ]]></description>
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<title>PHOTOS: Holy Thursday chrism Mass at the Vatican</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/photos-holy-thursday-chrism-mass-at-the-vatican</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Chrism Mass includes the blessing of the holy oils that will be used throughout the year in the sacraments of baptism, confirmation, anointing of the sick, and holy orders. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: ‘Kneel down as brothers and sisters alongside the oppressed’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-kneel-down-as-brothers-and-sisters-alongside-the-oppressed</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-kneel-down-as-brothers-and-sisters-alongside-the-oppressed</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Holy Thursday, the pontiff urged Catholics to imitate Christ’s service in a world marked by brutality. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:03:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Ukrainian President: May hostilities cease and a just and lasting peace be achieved</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-ukrainian-president-may-hostilities-cease-and-a-just-and-lasting-peace-be-achieved</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-ukrainian-president-may-hostilities-cease-and-a-just-and-lasting-peace-be-achieved</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During a telephone call with the Ukrainian President on Friday morning, Pope Leo XIV reaffirms his closeness to the Ukrainian people.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy Land Good Friday collection a concrete sign of communion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-land-good-friday-collection-a-concrete-sign-of-communion</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-land-good-friday-collection-a-concrete-sign-of-communion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A message from the Custos of the Holy Land thanks those who have contributed to the Good Friday collection that supports schools, parishes, charitable works, social projects and emergency interventions.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines: Archbishop Villegas calls for conversion on Good Friday</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/philippines-archbishop-villegas-calls-for-conversion-on-good-friday</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/philippines-archbishop-villegas-calls-for-conversion-on-good-friday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a Good Friday message, Archbishop Socrates Villegas invites the faithful to confront the darkness of sin and rediscover the light of Christ through repentance and faith.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion:  &amp;apos;Jesus transformed Crucifixion into salvation&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/liturgy-of-the-lords-passion-jesus-transformed-crucifixion-into-salvation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/liturgy-of-the-lords-passion-jesus-transformed-crucifixion-into-salvation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV presides over the solemn liturgy of the Lord&#039;s Passion on Good Friday in St. Peter&#039;s Basilica, and Fr. Roberto Pasolini, OFM Cap, the Preacher of the Pontifical Household, underscores in his sermon that by walking the Way of the Cross, the Lord learned the most difficult obedience: that of love for the other, even when the other appears as an enemy.
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<title>Pope Leo XIV carries Cross for Via Crucis at Colosseum in Rome</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-carries-cross-for-via-crucis-at-colosseum-in-rome</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-carries-cross-for-via-crucis-at-colosseum-in-rome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV leads the faithful at the Good Friday Way of the Cross by carrying the Cross throughout the Colosseum in Rome.
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<pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Indonesia: Bishop’s call for building priestly fraternity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-bishops-call-for-building-priestly-fraternity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesia-bishops-call-for-building-priestly-fraternity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the heart of holy week preparations, the Church in Larantuka gathers for the Chrism Mass, renewing priestly vows and strengthening unity in mission and hope.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy Land Custos: ‘Renouncing violence is not weakness’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-land-custos-renouncing-violence-is-not-weakness</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As violence continues unabated in Palestine and Israel, the Custos of the Holy Land stresses that “true strength lies in the gift of oneself, in the capacity to love until the end”.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>In its 5th week Iran war shows no sign of abating</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/in-its-5th-week-iran-war-shows-no-sign-of-abating</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ As the US President threatens to bomb Iran back to the “Stone Ages”, American and Israeli forces step up attacks on the country, and Tehran says it will continue to fight back.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Pizzaballa on Maundy Thursday: ‘We are here to celebrate life&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-on-maundy-thursday-we-are-here-to-celebrate-life</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-on-maundy-thursday-we-are-here-to-celebrate-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, presides over the In Coena Domini Mass behind closed doors in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. He says that  at a time marked by tensions that cannot be ignored, “we are here as within a womb of peace, while around us the world is torn apart, and we wish we could change all of this.”
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo: &amp;apos;We are called to serve the People of God with our whole lives&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-we-are-called-to-serve-the-people-of-god-with-our-whole-lives</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-we-are-called-to-serve-the-people-of-god-with-our-whole-lives</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Celebrating the Mass of the Lord&#039;s Supper on Holy Thursday evening in the Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV tells his brother priests that they are to serve the Lord by giving all of their lives to the People of God, and stresses that in this time of great brutality around the world, we, too, are to kneel alongside the oppressed and all in need.
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>&amp;apos;Tarnished&amp;apos; Spain probes anti&#45;Muslim chants at Egypt friendly</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/tarnished-spain-probes-anti-muslim-chants-at-egypt-friendly</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/tarnished-spain-probes-anti-muslim-chants-at-egypt-friendly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish police on Wednesday said they were investigating &quot;Islamophobic and xenophobic&quot; chants that were heard during a Spain-Egypt international football match in Barcelona, which the Prime Minister said &quot;tarnish&quot; the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Gibraltar border removal delayed as EU backs deal</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/gibraltar-border-removal-delayed-as-eu-backs-deal</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/gibraltar-border-removal-delayed-as-eu-backs-deal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A near decade after the referendum, Gibraltar&#039;s long-awaited Brexit deal has been backed by EU member states but the removal of the border at Spain&#039;s La Línea has been delayed until summer. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Planned high&#45;speed link between Paris and Spain hit by more delays</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/planned-high-speed-link-between-paris-and-spain-hit-by-more-delays</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/planned-high-speed-link-between-paris-and-spain-hit-by-more-delays</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A proposed high-speed train service connecting Spain with Paris has been delayed again, but has it come off the rails completely? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Shein, Temu: Why European consumers will pay more for cheap online orders</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/shein-temu-why-european-consumers-will-pay-more-for-cheap-online-orders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A landmark agreement has been reached by the European Parliament and Council on the reform of EU rules around customs that include new measures to tackle e-commerce from non-EU countries. What will it mean for consumers? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Shein, Temu:, Why, European, consumers, will, pay, more, for, cheap, online, orders</media:keywords>
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<title>Spanish amnesty migrants could be deported from other EU member states</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spanish-amnesty-migrants-could-be-deported-from-other-eu-member-states</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spanish-amnesty-migrants-could-be-deported-from-other-eu-member-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The EU&#039;s top immigration official has warned that migrants set to benefit from Spain&#039;s controversial mass regularisation process could be deported back to Spain if they are found in an irregular situation in other Member States. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/usccb-president-asks-catholics-to-pray-ardently-for-an-end-to-war-with-iran</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/usccb-president-asks-catholics-to-pray-ardently-for-an-end-to-war-with-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Catholics during Holy Week should continue to &quot;pray ardently&quot; for a de-escalation of violence in the Middle East, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said in a statement April 1. 
The post USCCB president asks Catholics to ‘pray ardently’ for an end to war with Iran first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>USCCB, president, asks, Catholics, ‘pray, ardently’, for, end, war, with, Iran</media:keywords>
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<title>In primetime address, Trump cites nuclear threat as polls show most Americans disapprove of Iran war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/in-primetime-address-trump-cites-nuclear-threat-as-polls-show-most-americans-disapprove-of-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/in-primetime-address-trump-cites-nuclear-threat-as-polls-show-most-americans-disapprove-of-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV is among the world leaders who have urged Trump to end the conflict. 
The post In primetime address, Trump cites nuclear threat as polls show most Americans disapprove of Iran war first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/catholic-leaders-warn-against-antisemitism-in-holy-week-liturgies</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/catholic-leaders-warn-against-antisemitism-in-holy-week-liturgies</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — In the days ahead of Holy Week, several Catholic leaders issued messages denouncing antisemitism, stressing Church teaching on the issue as the faithful solemnly commemorate Christ’s passion and…
The post Catholic leaders warn against antisemitism in Holy Week liturgies first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship executive order with Trump in attendance</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/supreme-court-hears-case-on-birthright-citizenship-executive-order-with-trump-in-attendance</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/supreme-court-hears-case-on-birthright-citizenship-executive-order-with-trump-in-attendance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments April 1 on President Donald Trump&#039;s executive order limiting birthright citizenship, with the president in attendance.
The post Supreme Court hears case on birthright citizenship executive order with Trump in attendance first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday, highlighting support for clergy</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-wash-the-feet-of-12-priests-on-holy-thursday-highlighting-support-for-clergy</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-wash-the-feet-of-12-priests-on-holy-thursday-highlighting-support-for-clergy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Mass of the Lord&#039;s Supper will once again take place at the Basilica of St. John Lateran.
The post Pope Leo XIV to wash the feet of 12 priests on Holy Thursday, highlighting support for clergy first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain sees surge in last&#45;minute bookings by tourists avoiding Middle East war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-sees-surge-in-last-minute-bookings-by-tourists-avoiding-middle-east-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-sees-surge-in-last-minute-bookings-by-tourists-avoiding-middle-east-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s government said Tuesday it expected the Middle East war to contribute to a bumper tourist season, but warned that the crisis could also drag down a key driver for the Spanish economy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Islamophobic chants at Egypt friendly a new low for Spanish football</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/islamophobic-chants-at-egypt-friendly-a-new-low-for-spanish-football</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/islamophobic-chants-at-egypt-friendly-a-new-low-for-spanish-football</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The national side&#039;s friendly against Egypt on Tuesday was marred by more xenophobic incidents which continue to damage the image of Spanish football, as fans booed the Egyptian national anthem and sang chants mocking Muslims. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Islamophobic, chants, Egypt, friendly, new, low, for, Spanish, football</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Danza de la Muerte&amp;apos;: Spanish Holy Week&amp;apos;s spookiest celebration</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/danza-de-la-muerte-spanish-holy-weeks-spookiest-celebration</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/danza-de-la-muerte-spanish-holy-weeks-spookiest-celebration</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Every year, the small Catalan town of Verges celebrates Easter in a unique way - the hair-raising &#039;Danza de la Muerte&#039;, or Dance of Death. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Danza, Muerte:, Spanish, Holy, Weeks, spookiest, celebration</media:keywords>
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<title>What&amp;apos;s happening with VAT for self&#45;employed workers in Spain?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/whats-happening-with-vat-for-self-employed-workers-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/whats-happening-with-vat-for-self-employed-workers-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There have been lots of rumours in recent weeks regarding new rules on VAT payments for Spain&#039;s self-employed. Is it true that &#039;autónomos&#039; no longer need to charge and declare VAT if they earn below a certain amount? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Whats, happening, with, VAT, for, self-employed, workers, Spain</media:keywords>
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<title>Strikes at seven airports in Spain called off but other stoppages remain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/strikes-at-seven-airports-in-spain-called-off-but-other-stoppages-remain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/strikes-at-seven-airports-in-spain-called-off-but-other-stoppages-remain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Workers for one of the two ground handling companies planning strikes over the busy Easter period in Spain have cancelled their stoppages, but other ground staff will continue with their walkouts. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Strikes, seven, airports, Spain, called, off, but, other, stoppages, remain</media:keywords>
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<title>What to Do in Paris in April: Events, Warmer Weather, Gardens and More</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-do-in-paris-in-april-events-warmer-weather-gardens-and-more</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-do-in-paris-in-april-events-warmer-weather-gardens-and-more</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ While there is never a bad time to visit the city, with warmer weather, sunshine, fewer crowds and flowers in full bloom, April is one of the best months to visit.  Here is our complete guide for enjoying Paris in April. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:06:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, Paris, April:, Events, Warmer, Weather, Gardens, and, More</media:keywords>
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<title>Chrism Mass in Chicago: Cardinal Cupich calls priests to be &amp;apos;sacraments of peace&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/chrism-mass-in-chicago-cardinal-cupich-calls-priests-to-be-sacraments-of-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/chrism-mass-in-chicago-cardinal-cupich-calls-priests-to-be-sacraments-of-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During Chrism Mass at the Holy Name Cathedral, Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, reflects on mission, war, and the quiet language of the holy oils, urging the Church to reject violence and bear witness to peace that transforms hearts rather than dominates them.
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo to wash the feet of 12 Roman priests on Holy Thursday</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-to-wash-the-feet-of-12-roman-priests-on-holy-thursday</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During the Mass &quot;in Coena Domini&quot; on Holy Thursday, Pope Leo will wash the feet of twelve priests - eleven of whom he ordained last year.
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Fr. Patton: Good Friday meditations are not to judge, but to inspire change</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/fr-patton-good-friday-meditations-are-not-to-judge-but-to-inspire-change</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/fr-patton-good-friday-meditations-are-not-to-judge-but-to-inspire-change</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Father Francesco Patton, author of the meditations for the Pope&#039;s Good Friday &#039;Via Crucis&#039; at the Colosseum in Rome, notes that even today, many people are living a Way of the Cross.
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Bishop Shomali: Let us not forget Gaza and the West Bank</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishop-shomali-let-us-not-forget-gaza-and-the-west-bank</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishop-shomali-let-us-not-forget-gaza-and-the-west-bank</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an interview with Vatican News, the vicar general of the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem calls for continued attention to Gaza and the West Bank as “two million people are still suffering.” 
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: May the powerful realize a better world is possible</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-may-the-powerful-realize-a-better-world-is-possible</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking on an Italian Franciscan podcast, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin discusses the “worrying” global scenario, but emphasizes that there are still “signs of hope,&quot; particularly in the Christian faith and its emphasis on fraternity. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain rules non&#45;consensual kiss on hand is sexual assault</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-rules-non-consensual-kiss-on-hand-is-sexual-assault</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain’s Supreme Court has ruled that kissing a person’s hand without their consent constitutes sexual assault rather than street harassment, according to a decision obtained by AFP on Monday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What to expect from the next days of airport strikes in Spain this Easter</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-expect-from-the-next-days-of-airport-strikes-in-spain-this-easter</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The first day of ground staff strikes at 12 Spanish airports caused &quot;mountains of luggage&quot; on the tarmac and flight delays. Here&#039;s what you can expect from the two different airport strikes taking place across Spain this week. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>IN PICTURES: &amp;apos;No Kings&amp;apos; demos in Spain see Americans slam Trump and Iran War</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/in-pictures-no-kings-demos-in-spain-see-americans-slam-trump-and-iran-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Over the past weekend, several ‘No Kings’ protests took place in cities across Spain to protest President Donald Trump’s policies and the war with Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain uncovers &amp;apos;maze&#45;like&amp;apos; drug tunnel to Morocco</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-uncovers-maze-like-drug-tunnel-to-morocco</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish police on Tuesday said they had uncovered a technologically sophisticated and &quot;maze-like&quot; underground tunnel used to smuggle tonnes of hashish from Morocco to Spain&#039;s North African exclave of Ceuta and Europe. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secretariat of State, papal household</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-names-vatican-diplomats-to-key-positions-in-secretariat-of-state-papal-household</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-names-vatican-diplomats-to-key-positions-in-secretariat-of-state-papal-household</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State and Archbishop Petar Rajič is the new prefect of the Papal Household. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:03:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal of Tehran prays in Rome for ‘end to violence’ in Persian Gulf</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-of-tehran-prays-in-rome-for-end-to-violence-in-persian-gulf</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-of-tehran-prays-in-rome-for-end-to-violence-in-persian-gulf</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the Basilica of Santa Croce in Gerusalemme in Rome, Cardinal Dominique Mathieu, archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan, on Monday evening stood in prayer for peace. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican affirms future of Anglican ordinariates: ‘A precious gift and a treasure to be shared’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-affirms-future-of-anglican-ordinariates-a-precious-gift-and-a-treasure-to-be-shared</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-affirms-future-of-anglican-ordinariates-a-precious-gift-and-a-treasure-to-be-shared</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Steven Lopes welcomed a Vatican document as a significant encouragement, calling it “an exhortation to live this patrimony in all of its richness.” ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Leo XIV: The most difficult circumstances can be transformed by the power of love</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-the-most-difficult-circumstances-can-be-transformed-by-the-power-of-love</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-the-most-difficult-circumstances-can-be-transformed-by-the-power-of-love</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In an audience with the Illinois Municipal League, the pontiff said that Gospel values can be applied to city government to the benefit of the most vulnerable and for the common good. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Use your anointed hands to bless and sanctify, Archbishop Amani tells priests at Chrism Mass</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/use-your-anointed-hands-to-bless-and-sanctify-archbishop-amani-tells-priests-at-chrism-mass</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/use-your-anointed-hands-to-bless-and-sanctify-archbishop-amani-tells-priests-at-chrism-mass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Priests are set apart for a specific mission. They are called to celebrate the Sacraments, pray, and reconcile people with God. This was emphasised by Archbishop Isaac Amani of Arusha Archdiocese during this year’s Chrism Mass
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s April prayer intention: ‘For priests in crisis’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-april-prayer-intention-for-priests-in-crisis</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-april-prayer-intention-for-priests-in-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of April, and invites Catholics to pray for priests who are facing a personal crisis in their vocation.
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Philippines: Church marks 505th anniversary of first Easter Mass</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/philippines-church-marks-505th-anniversary-of-first-easter-mass</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/philippines-church-marks-505th-anniversary-of-first-easter-mass</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Faithful gather in Limasawa to commemorate the historic first Easter Mass in the Philippines, renewing their mission as a people of faith and hope.
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV to carry the Cross throughout Via Crucis at Colosseum</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-carry-the-cross-throughout-via-crucis-at-colosseum</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-to-carry-the-cross-throughout-via-crucis-at-colosseum</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Friday, 3 April, during the traditional Good Friday liturgy commemorating the journey of Jesus to Golgotha. The meditations have been written by Franciscan Father Francesco Patton.
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope appeals to Trump and world leaders: Find solutions to end war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appeals-to-trump-and-world-leaders-find-solutions-to-end-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appeals-to-trump-and-world-leaders-find-solutions-to-end-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In remarks to journalists, Pope Leo XIV calls on world leaders to “come back to the table” and solve their problems through dialogue.
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<pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:02:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Filipino migrants chorale weaves tapestry of faith and music</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/filipino-migrants-chorale-weaves-tapestry-of-faith-and-music</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/filipino-migrants-chorale-weaves-tapestry-of-faith-and-music</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Inaugurating Holy Week, a Filipino choral group based in London brings together faith, culture, and community through music, offering a powerful witness of Filipino Catholic spirituality abroad.
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop Peña Parra grateful for service offered in Secretariat of State</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-pena-parra-grateful-for-service-offered-in-secretariat-of-state</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-pena-parra-grateful-for-service-offered-in-secretariat-of-state</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Venezuelan archbishop, the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State until now, and today appointed by Pope Leo as the new nuncio to Italy and San Marino, met with the superiors, officials, and collaborators with whom he has worked since 2018, expressing his gratitude to all and how he was enriched by the challenging experiences.
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New Substitute &amp;apos;deeply honoured&amp;apos; by appointment</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-substitute-deeply-honoured-by-appointment</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-substitute-deeply-honoured-by-appointment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Rudelli expresses his gratitude over his appointment by Pope Leo XIV, pledging to undertake his new mission in the spirit of Praedicate evangelium, and entrusting himself to the intercession of Pope St. John XXIII.


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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>New prefect of Papal Household, Archbishop Rajič, expresses gratitude to Pope</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-prefect-of-papal-household-archbishop-rajic-expresses-gratitude-to-pope</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-prefect-of-papal-household-archbishop-rajic-expresses-gratitude-to-pope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Archbishop, until now Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, expressed “profound” gratitude for the appointment he received from Leo XIV, and his hopes in offering “his service to the universal Church.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin meets Israel’s ambassador, expresses regret over Holy Sepulchre incident</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-meets-israels-ambassador-expresses-regret-over-holy-sepulchre-incident</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-meets-israels-ambassador-expresses-regret-over-holy-sepulchre-incident</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A meeting took place on Monday between the Holy See&#039;s Secretary of State, accompanied by the Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Gallagher, and Israeli Ambassador Yaron Sideman. During the meeting clarifications were offered regarding the “unfortunate incident” that occurred yesterday, Palm Sunday, when Israeli police prevented Patriarch Pizzaballa and Custos Fr. Ielpo from entering the Holy Sepulchre.
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ground staff begin Easter strike at 12 airports in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ground-staff-begin-easter-strike-at-12-airports-in-spain</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Monday March 30th marks the start of a series of stoppages by ground handling staff at airports across Spain this Easter. Here&#039;s what you need to know if you&#039;re travelling to or from Spanish airports over the holiday period. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Make Science Great Again&amp;apos;: Spain&amp;apos;s PM defies Trump with MAGA&#45;style cap</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/make-science-great-again-spains-pm-defies-trump-with-maga-style-cap</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/make-science-great-again-spains-pm-defies-trump-with-maga-style-cap</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has posted a video of himself with a red cap reminiscent of that of the &#039;Make America Great Again&#039; movement, a nudge at Donald Trump at a time when relations between the US and Spain are particularly strained. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain shuts airspace for US planes involved in Iran war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-shuts-airspace-for-us-planes-involved-in-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-shuts-airspace-for-us-planes-involved-in-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s leftist government has closed Spanish airspace to US planes carrying out missions against Iran, in addition to denying Washington use of its bases, the defence minister said on Monday. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>European airports record longer waits at borders as EES deadline looms</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/european-airports-record-longer-waits-at-borders-as-ees-deadline-looms</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/european-airports-record-longer-waits-at-borders-as-ees-deadline-looms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ European airports and airlines organisations issued on Monday the latest warning about the next implementation phase of the EU&#039;s new biometric border system, “as the transition phase comes to an end right in the travel peak of the Easter holidays.” ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Jerusalem Church leaders decry ‘expanding wreckage’ of Iran war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/jerusalem-church-leaders-decry-expanding-wreckage-of-iran-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem issued an Easter message calling the Iran war an &quot;expanding wreckage&quot; and its timing a &quot;deep darkness.&quot;
The post Jerusalem Church leaders decry ‘expanding wreckage’ of Iran war first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/on-first-palm-sunday-pope-leo-says-jesus-cries-out-from-the-cross-against-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At his first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo XIV declared that Jesus, the King of Peace, embraces all suffering in human history and cries out from the cross against war.
The post On first Palm Sunday, Pope Leo says Jesus cries out from the cross against war first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:00:04 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first Palm Sunday homily</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/full-text-pope-leo-xivs-first-palm-sunday-homily</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The following is the full text of Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Palm Sunday homily given March 29, 2026, in St. Peter&#039;s Square on Jesus Christ as the King of Peace.
The post Full text: Pope Leo XIV’s first Palm Sunday homily first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>‘Behold your mother’: Jesus’ love and confidence</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/behold-your-mother-jesus-love-and-confidence</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Good Friday April 3, this is the third reflection in a series on Jesus’ final statements from the cross, known in tradition as the seven last words. (OSV…
The post ‘Behold your mother’: Jesus’ love and confidence first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israeli police prevent Latin patriarch, custos, from entering Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/israeli-police-prevent-latin-patriarch-custos-from-entering-church-of-the-holy-sepulcher-on-palm-sunday</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/israeli-police-prevent-latin-patriarch-custos-from-entering-church-of-the-holy-sepulcher-on-palm-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, and Father Francesco Ielpo, the custos of the Holy Land, were prevented from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulcher by Israeli police on Palm Sunday, the Latin patriarchate said.
The post Israeli police prevent Latin patriarch, custos, from entering Church of the Holy Sepulcher on Palm Sunday first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<title>Over 12 tonnes of new KitKat chocolate range stolen in Europe</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A huge shipment of Nestle&#039;s crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europ, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: ‘Jesus does not listen to prayers of those who wage war’</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord&#039;s Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war.
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<title>Pope recalls many Middle East Christians who suffer with Christ during Holy Week</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-recalls-many-middle-east-christians-who-suffer-with-christ-during-holy-week</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-recalls-many-middle-east-christians-who-suffer-with-christ-during-holy-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV decries the fact that many Christians in the Middle East will be unable to celebrate Holy Week rites, urging everyone to remember the many people who share in Christ&#039;s suffering as the Church contemplates the Mystery of the Lord&#039;s Passion.
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<title>Israeli police stop Latin Patriarch from entering Church of Holy Sepulchre</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/israeli-police-stop-latin-patriarch-from-entering-church-of-holy-sepulchre</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/israeli-police-stop-latin-patriarch-from-entering-church-of-holy-sepulchre</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a joint press release, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custos of the Holy Land report they were blocked from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem by Israeli police, calling it &quot;a manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate measure.&quot;
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<title>Iran warns US over &amp;apos;boots on the ground&amp;apos; reports</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-warns-us-over-boots-on-the-ground-reports</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/iran-warns-us-over-boots-on-the-ground-reports</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Iranian parliament speaker says his country&#039;s forces are &#039;waiting for American soldiers to enter on the ground so they can rain fire upon them.&#039;
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<title>Cardinal Pizzaballa prays for peace at Gethsemane on Palm Sunday</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-prays-for-peace-at-gethsemane-on-palm-sunday</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-prays-for-peace-at-gethsemane-on-palm-sunday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In his Palm Sunday meditation in the Garden of Gethsemane, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, recalls that just as Jesus wept over Jerusalem for failing to recognize peace, He “weeps” today over a world, especially the Holy Land, still marked by conflict, suffering, and missed opportunities for peace.
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<title>Inside Spain: What would it be like with fewer immigrants?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this week’s Inside Spain we look at how a government report has painted a very dire but real picture of what would happen to Spain if it reduced immigration by a third over the next 50 years. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>What are European countries doing to keep fuel costs down?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ War in the Middle East has caused energy market volatility around the globe, forcing governments in Europe to intervene and keep fuel costs down for consumers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:59:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>10 Baguettes Worth Crossing Paris For (2026)</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/10-baguettes-worth-crossing-paris-for-2026</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Looking for the best baguette in Paris? Here are the 10 best for 2025 according to experts and locals who gather annually to choose the City&#039;s finest. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:57:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synod on Synodality proposes a Church ‘Observatory on Disability’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-on-synodality-proposes-a-church-observatory-on-disability</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-on-synodality-proposes-a-church-observatory-on-disability</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The report is the conclusion of the work carried out by one of the 10 study groups created by Pope Francis in 2024 during the Synod on Synodality. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Asian Catholics pay tribute to late Vietnamese Cardinal Van Thuan</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/asian-catholics-pay-tribute-to-late-vietnamese-cardinal-van-thuan</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican held the “Cardinal Văn Thuận: Witness of Hope” conference at the Apostolic Palace of the Lateran in Rome on March 25. ]]></description>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV set to meet with first female archbishop of Canterbury</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The announcement came just two days after Sarah Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Mother Angelica’s enduring legacy celebrated at Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/mother-angelicas-enduring-legacy-celebrated-at-mass-at-st-peters-basilica</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Mother Angelica knew from experience that “God works through humble, unexpected instruments to spread his Gospel,” said the principal celebrant at the Mass, Father Michael Baggot, LC. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:57:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo praises organ donation, warns about commodification of the body</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-praises-organ-donation-warns-about-commodification-of-the-body</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The audience with participants in an event organized by the Italian National Transplant Network took place March 26 at the Vatican. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo in Monaco: Christ calls the Church to communion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-in-monaco-christ-calls-the-church-to-communion</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV invites the Catholic community of Monaco to renew a faith capable of addressing secularism, promoting dignity, and proclaiming the Gospel with creativity and conviction.
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<pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:56:05 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hope, doubt, faith: Pope answers questions from young people in Monaco</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo speaks to young residents of Monaco, answering questions on faith and doubt, and urging his listeners to &quot;pour yourselves out completely for the Lord and for others.”
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<title>Pope at Mass in Monaco: &amp;apos;You are called to bear witness to living in peace&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-mass-in-monaco-you-are-called-to-bear-witness-to-living-in-peace</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During Mass in the Principality of Monaco, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone not to grow &quot;accustomed to the clamor of weapons and images of war,&quot; and insists that the Church in Monaco is called to bear witness to living in peace.
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<title>New data of Annuario Pontificio 2026 shows Catholics growing in Africa</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ New data from the Annuario Pontificio 2026 and Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae 2024 highlight trends in baptized populations across the five continents, with a remarkable increase in the number of Catholics in Africa.
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<title>Highlights of Pope Leo&amp;apos;s Apostolic Journey to Monaco</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/highlights-of-pope-leos-apostolic-journey-to-monaco</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo departed the Principality of Monaco at 17:30 this afternoon. Here are some highlights from a lightning, one-day trip to Europe&#039;s second-smallest country.
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<title>Why people in Spain are getting fewer divorces (even though they want to)</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-people-in-spain-are-getting-fewer-divorces-even-though-they-want-to</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Divorces and separations are on a downward trend in Spain, but the latest data suggests it&#039;s more a case of couples begrudgingly deciding to stay together. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Economy Minister appointed new Deputy PM</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-economy-minister-appointed-new-deputy-pm</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Thursday appointed Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo as deputy prime minister, replacing María Jesús Montero, who is stepping down to run in a regional election. ]]></description>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s economy faces &amp;apos;significant slowdown&amp;apos; due to Middle East war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-economy-faces-significant-slowdown-due-to-middle-east-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain’s economy could face a &quot;significant slowdown&quot; due to the Middle East war, the Bank of Spain said on Friday, although it still predicts growth of 2.3 percent in 2026. ]]></description>
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<title>Unions call off first days of airport strikes in Spain at last minute</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/unions-call-off-first-days-of-airport-strikes-in-spain-at-last-minute</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish work unions on Friday suspended the first days of two airport ground staff stoppages scheduled for this weekend, but other strike days are still expected to go ahead throughout the busy Easter period. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UK warns of Easter travel delays due to new EU border checks</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/uk-warns-of-easter-travel-delays-due-to-new-eu-border-checks</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/uk-warns-of-easter-travel-delays-due-to-new-eu-border-checks</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The British government has alerted UK tourists travelling to the Schengen area around Easter about the full implementation of EU’s new Entry/Exit border system (EES), urging travellers to allow additional time for journeys. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Hundreds rally with bishops to protest mass detention and deportation in El Paso, inspired by Romero</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/hundreds-rally-with-bishops-to-protest-mass-detention-and-deportation-in-el-paso-inspired-by-romero</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/hundreds-rally-with-bishops-to-protest-mass-detention-and-deportation-in-el-paso-inspired-by-romero</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On March 24, the feast day of St. Óscar Romero, hundreds joined in a march and vigil calling to end mass deportations and mass detention in El Paso, Texas.
The post Hundreds rally with bishops to protest mass detention and deportation in El Paso, inspired by Romero first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope assures archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers in message read after her installation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-assures-archbishop-of-canterbury-of-his-prayers-in-message-read-after-her-installation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-assures-archbishop-of-canterbury-of-his-prayers-in-message-read-after-her-installation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Prince and Princess of Wales were among 2,000 guests gathered at Canterbury Cathedral for the installation ceremony of Archbishop Mullally.
The post Pope assures archbishop of Canterbury of his prayers in message read after her installation first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-unequivocally-condemns-slavery-counters-partial-narrative-in-un-resolution</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-unequivocally-condemns-slavery-counters-partial-narrative-in-un-resolution</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ (OSV News) — The Vatican’s top diplomat to the United Nations condemned modern and historical slavery — while countering what he called a “partial narrative” in a newly adopted U.N. resolution…
The post Vatican ‘unequivocally’ condemns slavery, counters ‘partial narrative’ in UN resolution first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/looking-for-a-holy-week-read-updated-book-explores-what-christ-suffered</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/looking-for-a-holy-week-read-updated-book-explores-what-christ-suffered</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dr. Thomas W. McGovern, author of &quot;What Christ Suffered: A Doctor&#039;s Journey Through the Passion,&quot; spoke about his newly revised and expanded edition for 2026.
The post Looking for a Holy Week read? Updated book explores ‘What Christ Suffered’ first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice for discerning one’s vocation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/marriage-or-the-priesthood-pope-leo-xiv-shares-advice-for-discerning-ones-vocation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/marriage-or-the-priesthood-pope-leo-xiv-shares-advice-for-discerning-ones-vocation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Life reveals itself as a continual act of trusting in the Lord and abandoning ourselves to him, even when his plans unsettle our own.&quot;
The post Marriage or the priesthood? Pope Leo XIV shares advice for discerning one’s vocation first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Marriage, the, priesthood, Pope, Leo, XIV, shares, advice, for, discerning, one’s, vocation</media:keywords>
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<title>Final Lenten meditation: A free life is loving unconditionally</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/final-lenten-meditation-a-free-life-is-loving-unconditionally</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/final-lenten-meditation-a-free-life-is-loving-unconditionally</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr. Roberto Pasolini, Preacher of the Papal Household, delivers his Lenten meditation and reflects on the theme “The freedom of the children of God: Perfect joy and death as a sister,” recalling the final stages of the earthly journey of St. Francis of Assisi, who learned “to accept his own fragility” and smallness.
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sport and solidarity at the heart of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/sport-and-solidarity-at-the-heart-of-the-princess-charlene-of-monaco-foundation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/sport-and-solidarity-at-the-heart-of-the-princess-charlene-of-monaco-foundation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Monaco, the CEO of the Princess Charlene of Monaco Foundation reflects on its significance and shared values. She highlights the Foundation’s global mission to prevent drowning and promote human development through sport and education.
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>News from the Orient &#45; 27 March 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/news-from-the-orient-27-march-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/news-from-the-orient-27-march-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient we look ahead to Easter in the Holy Land, where celebrations are being compromised by the ongoing war in the Middle East. 
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: Pope’s visit to Monaco an invitation to faith and encounter</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-popes-visit-to-monaco-an-invitation-to-faith-and-encounter</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-popes-visit-to-monaco-an-invitation-to-faith-and-encounter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Principality of Monaco is preparing to welcome Pope Leo XIV. “Small nations,” notes the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, “prove to be natural guardians of multilateralism.”
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ordinariate bishops reflect on &amp;apos;core shared identity&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ordinariate-bishops-reflect-on-core-shared-identity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ordinariate-bishops-reflect-on-core-shared-identity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following their plenary assembly earlier this month, bishops from the Anglican Ordinariates reflect on seven distinctive traits of their spiritual and pastoral heritage, including lay participation, commitment to the poor, and the family as domestic church.
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<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Ordinariate, bishops, reflect, core, shared, identity</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope to transplant center: &amp;apos;Keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-transplant-center-keep-the-good-of-the-patient-as-your-guiding-principle</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-transplant-center-keep-the-good-of-the-patient-as-your-guiding-principle</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo addresses Italy&#039;s National Center for Transplants and urges them to &#039;keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle.&#039;
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cameroon releases official Papal Visit anthem: Terre de l’Alliance</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cameroon-releases-official-papal-visit-anthem-terre-de-lalliance</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cameroon-releases-official-papal-visit-anthem-terre-de-lalliance</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The countdown has begun: From 15 to 18 April 2026, Pope Leo XIV will set foot on Cameroonian soil. Catholics and all people of goodwill eagerly await the Holy Father. This week, Cameroon released a catchy official Papal Visit anthem, “Terre de l’Alliance (Land of the Covenant).”
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: Easter is the time to end the foolishness of war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-easter-is-the-time-to-end-the-foolishness-of-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-easter-is-the-time-to-end-the-foolishness-of-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On the sidelines of a study day at the Vatican Apostolic Library Cardinal Pietro Parolin responds to journalists&#039; questions. He expresses his hope that in the Holy Land, Holy Week celebrations can at least be celebrated inside sacred sites. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel says it killed Iran’s navy chief overseeing Strait of Hormuz Blockade</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-says-it-killed-irans-navy-chief-overseeing-strait-of-hormuz-blockade</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-says-it-killed-irans-navy-chief-overseeing-strait-of-hormuz-blockade</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel’s defense minister has claimed that the commander overseeing Tehran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has been killed.
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See calls for halt to escalating violence in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-calls-for-halt-to-escalating-violence-in-the-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-calls-for-halt-to-escalating-violence-in-the-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Addressing the UN in Geneva, Archbishop Balestrero stresses the impact on civilians and refugees, urging an immediate halt to violence
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Q&amp;amp;A: Who will win Andalusia&amp;apos;s elections and why does it matter for Spain?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/qa-who-will-win-andalusias-elections-and-why-does-it-matter-for-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/qa-who-will-win-andalusias-elections-and-why-does-it-matter-for-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Voters in Spain&#039;s most populous region are set to head to the polls in a few weeks. But who&#039;s running, what do the polls say, and what could the results of Andalusia&#039;s regional election mean for national politics? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>When do the clocks change next in Spain in 2026?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/when-do-the-clocks-change-next-in-spain-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/when-do-the-clocks-change-next-in-spain-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The clocks are changing again at the end of March in Spain, and the endless debate over scrapping daylight saving rages on. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s brown bear population grows above 400</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-brown-bear-population-grows-above-400</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-brown-bear-population-grows-above-400</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Conservation measures have helped the Spanish brown bear population go from 70 three decades ago to more than 400 currently, with the animals now venturing into areas where they hadn&#039;t been seen in more than a century. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain to scrap penalty for non&#45;residents paying &amp;apos;millionaire tax&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-scrap-penalty-for-non-residents-paying-millionaire-tax</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-scrap-penalty-for-non-residents-paying-millionaire-tax</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following a court ruling last year that eliminated a tax penalty on non-residents paying wealth tax in Spain, the Spanish government is now moving to bring rules on the &#039;millionaire tax&#039; in line. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>CONFIRMED: Spain approves measures to curb Middle East war impact</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/confirmed-spain-approves-measures-to-curb-middle-east-war-impact</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/confirmed-spain-approves-measures-to-curb-middle-east-war-impact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s parliament approved Thursday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at curbing the economic impact of the Middle East war, including steep cuts to energy taxes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s PM says Middle East war &amp;apos;far worse&amp;apos; than Iraq in 2003</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-says-middle-east-war-far-worse-than-iraq-in-2003</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-says-middle-east-war-far-worse-than-iraq-in-2003</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez warned Wednesday that the Middle East war presented a &quot;far worse&quot; scenario than the invasion of Iraq in 2003. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>152 times a year: The stats that show Spaniards&amp;apos; love for eating out</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/152-times-a-year-the-stats-that-show-spaniards-love-for-eating-out</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/152-times-a-year-the-stats-that-show-spaniards-love-for-eating-out</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Low wages, chronically high unemployment and rising prices never seem to prevent Spaniards from enjoying drinks and meals out with friends and family. New data illustrates how much importance Spaniards give to these eating rituals. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Everything you need to know about Barcelona&amp;apos;s Gaudi Year 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-barcelonas-gaudi-year-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-barcelonas-gaudi-year-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ This year, Barcelona is paying homage to its most iconic architect - Antoni Gaudí - and commemorating the centenary of his death with a whole host of events. Long-time Barcelona resident and travel writer Esme Fox picks out the best. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, you, need, know, about, Barcelonas, Gaudi, Year, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Do Spain&amp;apos;s green residency certificates for EU nationals expire?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/do-spains-green-residency-certificates-for-eu-nationals-expire</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/do-spains-green-residency-certificates-for-eu-nationals-expire</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re an EU/EEA/Swiss citizen living in Spain you will probably have a green residency card or certificate. But do these documents ever expire? And do you need to renew them? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spains, green, residency, certificates, for, nationals, expire</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Mi más sentido pésame&amp;apos;: How to correctly express condolences in Spanish</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/mi-mas-sentido-pesame-how-to-correctly-express-condolences-in-spanish</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/mi-mas-sentido-pesame-how-to-correctly-express-condolences-in-spanish</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When someone passes away, it&#039;s hard enough to find the right words to express your condolences in English, let alone in Spanish. Here are some suitable phrases in Spanish to help you out. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>From the altar to the track: Marathon&#45;running cardinal highlights spirituality of sport</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-the-altar-to-the-track-marathon-running-cardinal-highlights-spirituality-of-sport</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-the-altar-to-the-track-marathon-running-cardinal-highlights-spirituality-of-sport</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Jean-Paul Vesco, the archbishop of Algiers, Algeria, said running is for him a “school of prayer.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>From, the, altar, the, track:, Marathon-running, cardinal, highlights, spirituality, sport</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-warns-children-should-not-look-to-chatbots-for-friendship</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-warns-children-should-not-look-to-chatbots-for-friendship</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people’s intelligence, relationships, and creativity. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, warns, children, should, not, look, chatbots, for, friendship</media:keywords>
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<title>Yad Vashem chief: Holocaust memory is key to fighting antisemitism</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/yad-vashem-chief-holocaust-memory-is-key-to-fighting-antisemitism</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/yad-vashem-chief-holocaust-memory-is-key-to-fighting-antisemitism</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Dani Dayan spoke after meeting Pope Leo XIV, saying antisemitism is “bigotry” independent of Israeli policy. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Yad, Vashem, chief:, Holocaust, memory, key, fighting, antisemitism</media:keywords>
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<title>Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/exorcists-urge-pope-to-appoint-trained-practitioners-in-every-diocese</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/exorcists-urge-pope-to-appoint-trained-practitioners-in-every-diocese</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better formation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Exorcists, urge, pope, appoint, trained, practitioners, every, diocese</media:keywords>
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<title>New Nuncio to Syria hopes Christians can remain as a bridge for dialogue</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-nuncio-to-syria-hopes-christians-can-remain-as-a-bridge-for-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/new-nuncio-to-syria-hopes-christians-can-remain-as-a-bridge-for-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The new Apostolic Nuncio to Syria, Archbishop Luigi Roberto Cona, talks to Vatican News about his hopes and expectations for his new mission and recalls his past experience in Jordan.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>New, Nuncio, Syria, hopes, Christians, can, remain, bridge, for, dialogue</media:keywords>
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<title>Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/venerable-fulton-sheen-to-be-beatified-in-st-louis-on-24-september</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/venerable-fulton-sheen-to-be-beatified-in-st-louis-on-24-september</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The late American Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified at a Mass presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Venerable, Fulton, Sheen, beatified, St., Louis, September</media:keywords>
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<title>Tolkien&amp;apos;s hymn to humility and mercy</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/tolkiens-hymn-to-humility-and-mercy</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/tolkiens-hymn-to-humility-and-mercy</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The director of L’Osservatore Romano reflects on The Lord of the Rings, a precious source of inspiration for politics today.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Tolkiens, hymn, humility, and, mercy</media:keywords>
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<title>Indonesian becomes 57th official language of Vatican News</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesian-becomes-57th-official-language-of-vatican-news</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indonesian-becomes-57th-official-language-of-vatican-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Dicastery for Communication and the Commission for Social Communications of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia sign a cooperation agreement to include Indonesian as an official language of Vatican News.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indonesian, becomes, 57th, official, language, Vatican, News</media:keywords>
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<title>Cardinal Văn Thuận: Hope that remains in all circumstances</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-van-thuan-hope-that-remains-in-all-circumstances</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-van-thuan-hope-that-remains-in-all-circumstances</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book &quot;Road of Hope,&quot; a conference reflects on the life and legacy of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận, who was imprisoned in Vietnam for 13 years.
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 12:04:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Cardinal, Văn, Thuận:, Hope, that, remains, all, circumstances</media:keywords>
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<title>Which countries in Europe have the biggest share of foreign residents?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/which-countries-in-europe-have-the-biggest-share-of-foreign-residents</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In 2025, people born outside the European Union made up about 10 percent of the EU’s 450 million population. But which countries have the largest share of foreign-born residents? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:04:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, countries, Europe, have, the, biggest, share, foreign, residents</media:keywords>
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<title>LISTED: The new flight routes to and from Spain in spring 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/listed-the-new-flight-routes-to-and-from-spain-in-spring-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/listed-the-new-flight-routes-to-and-from-spain-in-spring-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Looking to make a last-minute getaway for Easter or want to fly to a new destination in April, May or June? We&#039;ve unearthed all the new flight routes to and from Spain starting this spring. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>LISTED:, The, new, flight, routes, and, from, Spain, spring, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/belgian-bishop-says-he-will-make-every-effort-to-ordain-married-men-by-2028</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/belgian-bishop-says-he-will-make-every-effort-to-ordain-married-men-by-2028</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The question is &quot;no longer whether&quot; married men can be ordained, but &quot;when&quot; and &quot;who will do it,&quot; Bishop Johan Bonny of Antwerp said.
The post Belgian bishop says he will ‘make every effort’ to ordain married men by 2028 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Universal health coverage is not a luxury but ‘a moral imperative,’ pope says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/universal-health-coverage-is-not-a-luxury-but-a-moral-imperative-pope-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/universal-health-coverage-is-not-a-luxury-but-a-moral-imperative-pope-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Healthcare must be accessible to the most vulnerable ... because their dignity requires it but also to prevent injustice from becoming a cause of conflict.&quot;
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Universal, health, coverage, not, luxury, but, ‘a, moral, imperative, ’, pope, says</media:keywords>
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<title>‘Venerable’ Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘a model of charity,’ says Omaha archbishop</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/venerable-boys-town-founder-father-flanagan-a-model-of-charity-says-omaha-archbishop</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/venerable-boys-town-founder-father-flanagan-a-model-of-charity-says-omaha-archbishop</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop McGovern summed up Father Flanagan&#039;s legacy as that of &quot;such a good priest,&quot; one who experienced a call to work with disadvantaged youth.
The post ‘Venerable’ Boys Town founder Father Flanagan ‘a model of charity,’ says Omaha archbishop first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Venerable’, Boys, Town, founder, Father, Flanagan, ‘a, model, charity, ’, says, Omaha, archbishop</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV meets head of Israel’s Holocaust memorial center</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-head-of-israels-holocaust-memorial-center</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-meets-head-of-israels-holocaust-memorial-center</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;We also addressed the alarming rise in antisemitism worldwide and the urgent need for coordinated, decisive action to confront it.&quot;
The post Pope Leo XIV meets head of Israel’s Holocaust memorial center first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, meets, head, Israel’s, Holocaust, memorial, center</media:keywords>
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<title>Who was Venerable Father Flanagan, Boys Town founder?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/who-was-venerable-father-flanagan-boys-town-founder</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/who-was-venerable-father-flanagan-boys-town-founder</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Written by Deacon Omar F.A. Gutierrez, Archdiocese of Omaha (OSV News) — In the early 1940s, a young boy sought out Father Edward Flanagan as he toured the East Coast…
The post Who was Venerable Father Flanagan, Boys Town founder? first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Archbishop of Monaco: Pope Leo XIV will help us recognize ‘hidden poverties’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-of-monaco-pope-leo-xiv-will-help-us-recognize-hidden-poverties</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/archbishop-of-monaco-pope-leo-xiv-will-help-us-recognize-hidden-poverties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Monaco, Archbishop Dominique-Marie David tells Vatican News about the spiritual fragilities of the small country where wealth often conceals deep “loneliness” and a “crisis of the meaning of life.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel says it plans to take control of large area of southern Lebanon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-says-it-plans-to-take-control-of-large-area-of-southern-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-says-it-plans-to-take-control-of-large-area-of-southern-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel&#039;s defence minister says it will take control of a large part of southern Lebanon.
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Israel, says, plans, take, control, large, area, southern, Lebanon</media:keywords>
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<title>God’s miracle: How Tanzania’s children with disabilities are finding hope at centre in Singida</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/gods-miracle-how-tanzanias-children-with-disabilities-are-finding-hope-at-centre-in-singida</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/gods-miracle-how-tanzanias-children-with-disabilities-are-finding-hope-at-centre-in-singida</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “Children with disabilities deserve the same care, respect and opportunities as every other child in society. Serving them has revealed the meaning of my vocation and the joy of ministering to others,” said Sr. Rosemary Ombay, the assistant director of Siuyu Rehabilitation Centre.


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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>UNICEF appeals for end to Mideast war as children suffer devastation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/unicef-appeals-for-end-to-mideast-war-as-children-suffer-devastation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/unicef-appeals-for-end-to-mideast-war-as-children-suffer-devastation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United Nations Children&#039;s Fund appeals for an end to the violence in the Middle East and unimpeded humanitarian access to assist over 1.2 million displaced children in Iran and Lebanon. The humanitarian organization warns that a generation of children is being pulled deeper into crisis and paying a devastating price.
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Authorities must pursue ceasefire and peace through dialogue</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-authorities-must-pursue-ceasefire-and-peace-through-dialogue</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-authorities-must-pursue-ceasefire-and-peace-through-dialogue</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV issues a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, renewing his appeal to “work for peace, not with weapons,” and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death.
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>A Literary Walk Through the Lost Generation’s Paris</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-literary-walk-through-the-lost-generations-paris</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/a-literary-walk-through-the-lost-generations-paris</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Discover the iconic cafés, apartments, and bookshops of Lost Generation&#039;s Paris where renowned artists and intellectuals once gathered. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Literary, Walk, Through, the, Lost, Generation’s, Paris</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo advances six causes for sainthood</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-advances-six-causes-for-sainthood</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-advances-six-causes-for-sainthood</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV advances several individuals toward sainthood, including an Italian who was a father of a family and another who offered his life for the faith, as well as a Spanish religious who served the Church throughout the 20th century.
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Public veneration of St. Francis of Assisi’s relics ends</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/public-veneration-of-st-francis-of-assisis-relics-ends</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/public-veneration-of-st-francis-of-assisis-relics-ends</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After welcoming more than 370,000 visitors since its opening on February 22, the public veneration of St. Francis of Assisi’s mortal remains came to a close on March 22.
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: Planes should bring peace, not war and destruction</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-planes-should-bring-peace-not-war-and-destruction</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-planes-should-bring-peace-not-war-and-destruction</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV thanks the Italian national airline ITA Airways for carrying the Pope on his Apostolic Journeys, and laments the use of aircraft as carriers of death and destruction in theaters of war. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Palm Sunday procession in Jerusalem cancelled due to war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/palm-sunday-procession-in-jerusalem-cancelled-due-to-war</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem cancels this year’s Palm Sunday procession from the Mount of Olives to Jerusalem, due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Russia launches spring offensive in eastern Ukraine, Ukrainian military says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/russia-launches-spring-offensive-in-eastern-ukraine-ukrainian-military-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/russia-launches-spring-offensive-in-eastern-ukraine-ukrainian-military-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Russian forces have opened a spring offensive in eastern Ukraine, deploying dozens of tanks and armoured vehicles in what Ukrainian officials say is a shift from last year’s reliance on small infantry units.
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:07:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What Spain&amp;apos;s rent cap extension means for tenants and landlords</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-spains-rent-cap-extension-means-for-tenants-and-landlords</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-spains-rent-cap-extension-means-for-tenants-and-landlords</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Here&#039;s what you need to know about the Spanish government&#039;s new decree regarding rental contracts, whether you&#039;re a landlord or a tenant. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What to expect from Spain&amp;apos;s two airport strikes this Easter</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-expect-from-spains-two-airport-strikes-this-easter</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-expect-from-spains-two-airport-strikes-this-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you&#039;re flying to or from Spain this Easter, be aware that there are two different sets of stoppages planned by airport staff which may cause delays and other disruptions for passengers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain to allow undocumented migrants to apply for residency at post offices</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-allow-undocumented-migrants-to-apply-for-residency-at-post-offices</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-allow-undocumented-migrants-to-apply-for-residency-at-post-offices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Faced with the gargantuan task of processing the residency papers of at least 500,000 migrants in just three months, the Spanish government has decided to enlist the help of its Correos post offices and the country&#039;s Social Security department. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s PM to visit China for fourth time in as many years</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-to-visit-china-for-fourth-time-in-as-many-years</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-pm-to-visit-china-for-fourth-time-in-as-many-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish government has confirmed that Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will visit China in mid-April, amid worsening relations with the US which may prompt Spain to seek closer economic ties with Beijing. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican secretary of state urges end to Iran war, warns of escalation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-secretary-of-state-urges-end-to-iran-war-warns-of-escalation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-secretary-of-state-urges-end-to-iran-war-warns-of-escalation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Pietro Parolin said he would tell Trump and Israel to “stop as soon as possible.” ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EWTN News explains: What is the ‘papal almoner’?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ewtn-news-explains-what-is-the-papal-almoner</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ewtn-news-explains-what-is-the-papal-almoner</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The papal almoner is a key position in the Vatican, one that has played a vital role in the Church and its charitable undertakings for centuries. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican urges Catholic organizations to divest from mining sector for the common good</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-urges-catholic-organizations-to-divest-from-mining-sector-for-the-common-good</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-urges-catholic-organizations-to-divest-from-mining-sector-for-the-common-good</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Around 40 faith-based organizations are participating in the &quot;Platform for Divestment in the Mining Industry,&quot; meeting March 19–21 in Rome. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:14:01 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, urges, Catholic, organizations, divest, from, mining, sector, for, the, common, good</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope: Like Lazarus, may we hear the Lord&amp;apos;s call to new life</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-like-lazarus-may-we-hear-the-lords-call-to-new-life</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-like-lazarus-may-we-hear-the-lords-call-to-new-life</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Gospel account of the resurrection of Lazarus, and how it invites us to the fullness of life and to be renewed by God&#039;s grace to walk in the light of love, reflecting His boundless charity.
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope on Middle East: &amp;apos;What harms them, harms all of humanity&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-on-middle-east-what-harms-them-harms-all-of-humanity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-on-middle-east-what-harms-them-harms-all-of-humanity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ After praying the Angelus, Pope Leo calls for an end to violence around the world, urging everyone to persevere in prayer because “we cannot remain silent in the face of the suffering of so many people, innocent victims of these conflicts.”
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Patriarch Ilia II accompanied Georgia through difficult times</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-patriarch-ilia-ii-accompanied-georgia-through-difficult-times</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-patriarch-ilia-ii-accompanied-georgia-through-difficult-times</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a message read during the funeral ceremony of the Catholicos-Patriarch of Georgia, Pope Leo XIV describes him as the &#039;voice of reconciliation&#039; and &#039;tireless builder of unity.&#039; He also recalls his passion for music, &#039;an inspiration for the search for beauty&#039; that unites the Churches.
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump threatens to strike Iranian power plants; Tehran warns of regional retaliation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-threatens-to-strike-iranian-power-plants-tehran-warns-of-regional-retaliation</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-threatens-to-strike-iranian-power-plants-tehran-warns-of-regional-retaliation</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ President Donald Trump says the US will &quot;obliterate&quot; Iranian power plants if the Strait of Hormuz is not open before a 48-hour deadline.
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>From Vision to Action: African Synodal Theology book launch</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-vision-to-action-african-synodal-theology-book-launch</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-vision-to-action-african-synodal-theology-book-launch</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Various presenters at the launch of the book on African Synodal Theology held at Hekima University College in Nairobi, Kenya, have stressed the need to shift the discussion on synodality from theory to implementation.
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Young British dual nationals barred from flights home over new passport rules</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-british-dual-nationals-barred-from-flights-home-over-new-passport-rules</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-british-dual-nationals-barred-from-flights-home-over-new-passport-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More British dual nationals have been stranded abroad after being refused entry on return flights under new UK border rules. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Spain: Pyrotechnic hooligans and dismantling Brexit</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/inside-spain-pyrotechnic-hooligans-and-dismantling-brexit</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/inside-spain-pyrotechnic-hooligans-and-dismantling-brexit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this week’s Inside Spain, we look at how foreign troublemakers are using &quot;extreme pyrotechnics&quot; at Valencia&#039;s Fallas festival, and why the UK and Spain&#039;s strengthened business ties could be the start of dismantling Brexit. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What&amp;apos;s it like being an American in Spain right now?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/whats-it-like-being-an-american-in-spain-right-now</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/whats-it-like-being-an-american-in-spain-right-now</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In this month&#039;s Americans in Spain newsletter Barcelona-based journalist Jennifer Lutz speaks to US nationals who&#039;ve made the move to &#039;España&#039; about what other Americans should expect if they relocate here, from advice, preconceptions and experiences. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Whats, like, being, American, Spain, right, now</media:keywords>
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<title>Saint&#45;Germain&#45;des&#45;Prés, Paris: Secrets Behind the Postcards</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/saint-germain-des-pres-paris-secrets-behind-the-postcards</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/saint-germain-des-pres-paris-secrets-behind-the-postcards</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Saint-Germain-des-Prés in Paris is often reduced to its famous cafés, but the neighborhood hides far more than its postcard image suggests. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:02:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris:, Secrets, Behind, the, Postcards</media:keywords>
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<title>GreenAccord Forum: Telling the climate crisis without losing hope</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/greenaccord-forum-telling-the-climate-crisis-without-losing-hope</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/greenaccord-forum-telling-the-climate-crisis-without-losing-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the GreenAccord Forum in Treviso, journalists reflect on how to report the climate crisis without paralysing audiences, as this year’s media award goes to Covering Climate Now.
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>GreenAccord, Forum:, Telling, the, climate, crisis, without, losing, hope</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope to Focolare: Be a counterweight to violence and hatred</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-focolare-be-a-counterweight-to-violence-and-hatred</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-focolare-be-a-counterweight-to-violence-and-hatred</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo meets the Focolare Movement and encourages them to promote unity and peace within their organization and throughout the world, especially at this moment in history, while also always respecting each person’s freedom and conscience. 
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Focolare:, counterweight, violence, and, hatred</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope to Italian TV: Free, respectful information is a tool for peace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-italian-tv-free-respectful-information-is-a-tool-for-peace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-italian-tv-free-respectful-information-is-a-tool-for-peace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo highlights the &quot;important mission&quot; of the media in a time of change and of &quot;words too often shouted on the web&quot; in a message to Tgcom24, an Italian television network, on the occasion of its 25th anniversary.
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Italian, TV:, Free, respectful, information, tool, for, peace</media:keywords>
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<title>IAEA urges restraint after reported strike on Iran’s Natanz site</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/iaea-urges-restraint-after-reported-strike-on-irans-natanz-site</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/iaea-urges-restraint-after-reported-strike-on-irans-natanz-site</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The United Nations&#039; nuclear watchdog has urged military restraint to avoid any risk of a nuclear accident after Iran said the Natanz nuclear facility was targeted by strikes.
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>IAEA, urges, restraint, after, reported, strike, Iran’s, Natanz, site</media:keywords>
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<title>Custody of the Holy Land: ‘Prayer continues uninterruptedly’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/custody-of-the-holy-land-prayer-continues-uninterruptedly</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/custody-of-the-holy-land-prayer-continues-uninterruptedly</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In the midst of the violence in the Middle East, the Custody of the Holy Land invites people around the world to spiritually join in the prayers &quot;so that war and violence may cease, and that the paths of dialogue, diplomacy, and politics...may be walked with courage and responsibility.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Custody, the, Holy, Land:, ‘Prayer, continues, uninterruptedly’</media:keywords>
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<title>Rwanda&#45;Burundi: working towards the implementation of the African Educational Pact</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/rwanda-burundi-working-towards-the-implementation-of-the-african-educational-pact</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/rwanda-burundi-working-towards-the-implementation-of-the-african-educational-pact</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The bishops of Rwanda and Burundi, gathered under the umbrella body of the Association of Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi (ACOREB), have resolved to implement the Global and African Educational Pacts in Catholic schools of both countries. They reached this decision at the end of their recent plenary meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Rwanda-Burundi:, working, towards, the, implementation, the, African, Educational, Pact</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo welcomes King and Queen of Spain to Rome</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-welcomes-king-and-queen-of-spain-to-rome</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-welcomes-king-and-queen-of-spain-to-rome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pope meets with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Apostolic Palace before the monarchs made their way to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the king was granted the title of Protocanon of the Chapter of the Liberian Basilica.
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, welcomes, King, and, Queen, Spain, Rome</media:keywords>
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<title>Young people&amp;apos;s awareness of the climate crisis: What does the future look like?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-peoples-awareness-of-the-climate-crisis-what-does-the-future-look-like</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/young-peoples-awareness-of-the-climate-crisis-what-does-the-future-look-like</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the GreenAccord Forum, researcher Krzysztof Szadejko highlights how climate awareness among young people is increasingly linked to uncertainty, fear, and a lack of long-term planning.
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Young, peoples, awareness, the, climate, crisis:, What, does, the, future, look, like</media:keywords>
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<title>Indigenous peoples and Church launch mining divestment platform</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indigenous-peoples-and-church-launch-mining-divestment-platform</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/indigenous-peoples-and-church-launch-mining-divestment-platform</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Church representatives and indigenous rights activists launch a global platform for divestment from mining activities that affect local communities in Latin America.
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Indigenous, peoples, and, Church, launch, mining, divestment, platform</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope: Address today’s crises together to ensure better future</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-address-todays-crises-together-to-ensure-better-future</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-address-todays-crises-together-to-ensure-better-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the 17th International Forum for Information for the Safeguard of Nature, promoted by GreenAccord, and encourages participants to work together to care for creation “through sustainable development research projects.”
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope:, Address, today’s, crises, together, ensure, better, future</media:keywords>
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<title>How &amp;apos;the perfect storm&amp;apos; caused Spain&amp;apos;s 2025 blackout</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-the-perfect-storm-caused-spains-2025-blackout</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-the-perfect-storm-caused-spains-2025-blackout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Last year&#039;s paralysing blackout in Spain and Portugal was caused by a &quot;perfect storm of multiple factors&quot;, according to a final report by an expert panel published Friday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, the, perfect, storm, caused, Spains, 2025, blackout</media:keywords>
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<title>Why Spain&amp;apos;s King Felipe VI is also the King of Jerusalem</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-spains-king-felipe-vi-is-also-the-king-of-jerusalem</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-spains-king-felipe-vi-is-also-the-king-of-jerusalem</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Did you know that Spain&#039;s current king also holds the title of King of Jerusalem? Here&#039;s the fascinating story as to why. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, Spains, King, Felipe, also, the, King, Jerusalem</media:keywords>
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<title>What you need to know as European airlines cancel hundreds of flights</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-you-need-to-know-as-european-airlines-cancel-hundreds-of-flights</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-you-need-to-know-as-european-airlines-cancel-hundreds-of-flights</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty in the Middle East and soaring jet fuel prices, European airlines have cancelled hundreds of flights this spring. The impact on flight services could last for months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, you, need, know, European, airlines, cancel, hundreds, flights</media:keywords>
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<title>&amp;apos;Heartbreaking&amp;apos;: British schoolgirl barred from flying home over UK dual national rules</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/heartbreaking-british-schoolgirl-barred-from-flying-home-over-uk-dual-national-rules</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/heartbreaking-british-schoolgirl-barred-from-flying-home-over-uk-dual-national-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A dual-national British schoolgirl has been left stranded on mainland Europe after she was refused entry on a return flight under new UK border rules. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Heartbreaking:, British, schoolgirl, barred, from, flying, home, over, dual, national, rules</media:keywords>
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<title>Rent, fuel and bills: Spain to spend €5 billion to ease Middle East war fallout</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/rent-fuel-and-bills-spain-to-spend-5-billion-to-ease-middle-east-war-fallout</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/rent-fuel-and-bills-spain-to-spend-5-billion-to-ease-middle-east-war-fallout</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Friday a sweeping package worth €5 billion ($5.8 billion) aimed at cushioning the economic impact of the Middle East war, including a &quot;drastic reduction&quot; in energy-related taxes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Why do many figureheads of Spain&amp;apos;s far&#45;right Vox have foreign surnames?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-do-many-figureheads-of-spains-far-right-vox-have-foreign-surnames</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-do-many-figureheads-of-spains-far-right-vox-have-foreign-surnames</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Despite Vox&#039;s outspoken anti-immigration rhetoric, a surprising amount of the party&#039;s top brass have non-Spanish surnames and foreign ancestry. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s Senate backs law targeting foreign repeat offenders</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-senate-backs-law-targeting-foreign-repeat-offenders</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-senate-backs-law-targeting-foreign-repeat-offenders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As part of wider legal reforms to target repeat offenders such as pickpockets, Spain&#039;s upper chamber has proposed a law that would tighten residency requirements for foreigners who commit crimes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Everything we know about Spain&amp;apos;s new work visa waiver for Brits</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/everything-we-know-about-spains-new-work-visa-waiver-for-brits</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Spanish and British authorities strengthen their post-Brexit business ties, the standout news is that of a visa exemption for some UK workers heading to Spain. The deal will cut red tape and increase business opportunities for international workers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Everything, know, about, Spains, new, work, visa, waiver, for, Brits</media:keywords>
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<title>Spain rejects proposal to lower drink&#45;driving limit</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-rejects-proposal-to-lower-drink-driving-limit</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-rejects-proposal-to-lower-drink-driving-limit</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Several Spanish political parties have rejected a proposal to lower the drink-driving limit in Spain, with the ruling Socialists accusing the PP and Vox of &quot;bowing to the beer and wine lobbies&quot;. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, rejects, proposal, lower, drink-driving, limit</media:keywords>
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<title>Leo XIV to journalists: War is not a video game; guard against propaganda, verify the news</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-to-journalists-war-is-not-a-video-game-guard-against-propaganda-verify-the-news</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/leo-xiv-to-journalists-war-is-not-a-video-game-guard-against-propaganda-verify-the-news</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV exhorted journalists to fact-check the news and show the true face of war. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>At a time of conflict, Pope Leo sends a bridge&#45;builder to the United States</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-a-time-of-conflict-pope-leo-sends-a-bridge-builder-to-the-united-states</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/at-a-time-of-conflict-pope-leo-sends-a-bridge-builder-to-the-united-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the new papal envoy to Washington, has been shaped by a diplomatic career in geopolitical hot spots. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican court orders partial retrial in ‘trial of the century’ finance case</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-court-orders-partial-retrial-in-trial-of-the-century-finance-case</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-court-orders-partial-retrial-in-trial-of-the-century-finance-case</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Judges cite procedural flaws tied to papal decrees, requiring renewed proceedings while leaving prior convictions formally intact. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Holy See calls on UN to eradicate surrogacy ‘in all its forms’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-calls-on-un-to-eradicate-surrogacy-in-all-its-forms</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-calls-on-un-to-eradicate-surrogacy-in-all-its-forms</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, the Holy See’s permanent observer to the United Nations, laid out the economic reasons surrogacy exists, the harm it does, and why it is wrong. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each baptized person is an active agent of evangelization’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-each-baptized-person-is-an-active-agent-of-evangelization</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The pope’s message at the general audience focused on the “communion of the faithful” as taught in the second chapter of Lumen Gentium. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Washington Roundup: DHS funding deal fails again; housing bill advances; Cuba’s Trump talks</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/washington-roundup-dhs-funding-deal-fails-again-housing-bill-advances-cubas-trump-talks</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ WASHINGTON (OSV News) — A measure to fund the Department of Homeland Security failed in the Senate as negotiations over new, stronger constraints on federal immigration officers stalled.  The same week,…
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Detroit archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/detroit-archbishop-offers-pastoral-message-on-clergy-abuse-outlines-stronger-protections</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/detroit-archbishop-offers-pastoral-message-on-clergy-abuse-outlines-stronger-protections</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ &quot;I remain firmly committed to ensuring protection of children and vulnerable adults is upheld as a central and enduring priority of my pastoral leadership.&quot;
The post Detroit archbishop offers pastoral message on clergy abuse, outlines stronger protections first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>St. Patrick’s ‘Confessio’ shows the human behind the halo, say experts</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/st-patricks-confessio-shows-the-human-behind-the-halo-say-experts</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/st-patricks-confessio-shows-the-human-behind-the-halo-say-experts</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The fifth-century bishop, who became an adopted son and apostle of Ireland, is far more relatable than many realize, as the saint&#039;s own retelling of his life shows, one scholar told OSV News.
The post St. Patrick’s ‘Confessio’ shows the human behind the halo, say experts first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Father Norvel, first Black superior general for US men’s religious community, dies at 90</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/father-norvel-first-black-superior-general-for-us-mens-religious-community-dies-at-90</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;He was just a model, holy priest and a true son of the Church. ... He instilled in young Black youths of his parishes a real sense of our God-given dignity.&quot;
The post Father Norvel, first Black superior general for US men’s religious community, dies at 90 first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:05:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Omaha police arrest son suspected of murdering his father, a Catholic deacon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/omaha-police-arrest-son-suspected-of-murdering-his-father-a-catholic-deacon</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ A Catholic deacon in Omaha, Nebraska, has been murdered, with his adult son now in custody as the suspected killer.
The post Omaha police arrest son suspected of murdering his father, a Catholic deacon first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Gas prices rise after attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan energy complex</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/gas-prices-rise-after-attack-on-qatars-ras-laffan-energy-complex</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/gas-prices-rise-after-attack-on-qatars-ras-laffan-energy-complex</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Four Palestinian women in the West Bank and a Thai foreign worker in Israel were killed on Wednesday night after Iran launched missiles toward Israel.
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>From human bias to shared space: Shaping a future that is within reach</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-human-bias-to-shared-space-shaping-a-future-that-is-within-reach</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/from-human-bias-to-shared-space-shaping-a-future-that-is-within-reach</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the GreenAccord Forum, economist Luciano Canova and architect Martin Haas offer two complementary perspectives on the climate crisis, highlighting how both human behaviour and the spaces we build shape our ability to act on the future.
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Dicastery for Communication signs agreement with Polish radio stations</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/dicastery-for-communication-signs-agreement-with-polish-radio-stations</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/dicastery-for-communication-signs-agreement-with-polish-radio-stations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See’s Dicastery for Communication signs a cooperation agreement with editorial teams of ten Polish Radio from various regions of the country. Together, these stations reach tens of millions of listeners and will now share news concerning the Holy Father and the Apostolic See. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network promulgates new General Regulations</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-worldwide-prayer-network-promulgates-new-general-regulations</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/popes-worldwide-prayer-network-promulgates-new-general-regulations</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network promulgates its new General Regulations on March 19, feast of St. Joseph, offering an updated version of the body’s identity, mission and structure. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Taybeh: West Bank Christian town under renewed settler incursion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/taybeh-west-bank-christian-town-under-renewed-settler-incursion</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/taybeh-west-bank-christian-town-under-renewed-settler-incursion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli settlers escalate their incursions into Taybeh, the West Bank’s last fully Christian town, raising concerns over further land appropriation. The parish priest, Father Bashar Fawadleh, appeals for international intervention, as residents face mounting restrictions and call for peace, justice, and protection.
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain and Mexico unthaw relations after Conquest of Americas row</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-and-mexico-unthaw-relations-after-conquest-of-americas-row</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-and-mexico-unthaw-relations-after-conquest-of-americas-row</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Mexico&#039;s President Claudia Sheinbaum on Tuesday welcomed Spanish King Felipe VI&#039;s acknowledgement that abuses were committed during Spain&#039;s conquest of the Americas. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The regions in Spain where you can deduct vet bills in your tax return</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-regions-in-spain-where-you-can-deduct-vet-bills-in-your-tax-return</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-regions-in-spain-where-you-can-deduct-vet-bills-in-your-tax-return</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A few regions in Spain have recently approved a new measure which allows you to deduct vet expenses from your yearly income tax return. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>KEY POINTS: What changes about life in Spain in April 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-spain-in-april-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/key-points-what-changes-about-life-in-spain-in-april-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gibraltar-Spain free movement, full rollout of EES, regularisation of 500,000+ undocumented migrants to kick off, tax season begins, prices forecast to increase, Easter and more - this is what to expect from April 2026 in Spain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain and UK to agree on new work visa waiver and stronger business ties</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-and-uk-to-agree-on-new-work-visa-waiver-and-stronger-business-ties</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-and-uk-to-agree-on-new-work-visa-waiver-and-stronger-business-ties</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves visited Madrid on Wednesday to meet with Spanish businesses and agree on other ways to strengthen ties between both countries post-Brexit, including a short-stay work visa waiver. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:04:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Students bring Chesterton&amp;apos;s example of faith from the U.S. to Rome</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/students-bring-chestertons-example-of-faith-from-the-us-to-rome</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/students-bring-chestertons-example-of-faith-from-the-us-to-rome</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Approximately 240 students from across the U.S. travel to Italy for a 10-day pilgrimage and in Rome, attend Pope Leo’s General Audience in St. Peter&#039;s Square. Their chaplain says their mission is to “be a sign of contradiction” to the voices that “do not appreciate the truth of the Gospel.”
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Israel kills  Iranian intelligence chief  and intensifies attacks on Lebanon</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-kills-iranian-intelligence-chief-and-intensifies-attacks-on-lebanon</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/israel-kills-iranian-intelligence-chief-and-intensifies-attacks-on-lebanon</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israel says Iran&#039;s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib has been killed in an overnight strike and intensifies its attacks on Beirut following an escalation between Hezbollah and Tel Aviv.
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Apostolic Nuncio to in Lebanon visits bombarded southern villages</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/apostolic-nuncio-to-in-lebanon-visits-bombarded-southern-villages</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/apostolic-nuncio-to-in-lebanon-visits-bombarded-southern-villages</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Apostolic nuncio, Paolo Borgia, meets with Shiite religious authorities in the south of Lebanon, and encounters a group of refugees hosted by a Maronite community,.
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin to Trump, Israel: End the war as soon as possible</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-to-trump-israel-end-the-war-as-soon-as-possible</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-to-trump-israel-end-the-war-as-soon-as-possible</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Responding to questions by journalists on the sidelines of a book presentation, Cardinal Pietro Parolin shares what he would say if face-to-face with U.S. President Trump: &quot;Put an end to it as soon as possible because the real danger is that an escalation is just around the corner.&quot;
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>GreenAccord Forum 2026: Sustainability, media, and a shared future</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/greenaccord-forum-2026-sustainability-media-and-a-shared-future</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/greenaccord-forum-2026-sustainability-media-and-a-shared-future</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ More than 100 journalists from over 40 countries gather for four days of dialogue on ecology, innovation, and responsible communication.

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<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>HiP Paris Internship: Join the Team!</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/hip-paris-internship-join-the-team</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/hip-paris-internship-join-the-team</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ HiP Paris is looking for new interns! Are you a total Francophile who loves the City of Light like we do? This is the perfect opportunity for you. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:08:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Pizzaballa: Abusing God’s name for war is the gravest sin</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-abusing-gods-name-for-war-is-the-gravest-sin</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-pizzaballa-abusing-gods-name-for-war-is-the-gravest-sin</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Speaking against the backdrop of continuing conflict, death, displacement, and division, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses his belief that truth must continue to be told about the ongoing war in the Middle East and that “God is with those who die in war, not with those who abuse his name.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>‘Women in Prayer’ for their Muslim neighbours</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/women-in-prayer-for-their-muslim-neighbours</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ The FMM Fraternity of “Tiberiade” in Clichy-Sous-Bois, on the outskirts of Paris, is a faithful presence in a complex context that is multicultural and multinational, which is often a sensitive subject in France.
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>‘Women, Prayer’, for, their, Muslim, neighbours</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo: Church in Amazonia must be sign of unity in diversity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-church-in-amazonia-must-be-sign-of-unity-in-diversity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-church-in-amazonia-must-be-sign-of-unity-in-diversity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV encourages the work of the Church in the Amazon Region to continue along the path of inculturation of the Gospel.
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo:, Church, Amazonia, must, sign, unity, diversity</media:keywords>
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<title>Holy See on Islamophobia: Freedom of belief is not optional</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-on-islamophobia-freedom-of-belief-is-not-optional</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-on-islamophobia-freedom-of-belief-is-not-optional</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations issues a statement warning that when the fundamental freedom of belief is denied, “trust gives way to fear, suspicion replaces dialogue, and oppression breeds violence.”
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, See, Islamophobia:, Freedom, belief, not, optional</media:keywords>
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<title>Vatican Appeal Court orders partial mistrial in Holy See funds trial</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-appeal-court-orders-partial-mistrial-in-holy-see-funds-trial</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-appeal-court-orders-partial-mistrial-in-holy-see-funds-trial</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican Court of Appeal declares a partial mistrial in the first-instance trial over the Holy See’s financial management, ordering a renewal of specific proceedings. The decision preserves the legal effects of the original judgment while ensuring full access to investigative materials for the defence.
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How much will it cost to holiday in Spain this Easter?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-much-will-it-cost-to-holiday-in-spain-this-easter</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-much-will-it-cost-to-holiday-in-spain-this-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The start of Easter in Spain is just two weeks away. For anyone planning on travelling here during the holidays, here&#039;s what you need to know about how much it will cost you. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, much, will, cost, holiday, Spain, this, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>Today in Spain: A roundup of the latest news on Tuesday</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/today-in-spain-a-roundup-of-the-latest-news-on-tuesday</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Zelensky to visit Spain for talks with PM Sánchez, Spanish king acknowledges &#039;much abuse&#039; during Conquest, Storm Therese to batter southern Spain, and more news this Tuesday March 17th. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Today, Spain:, roundup, the, latest, news, Tuesday</media:keywords>
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<title>What will the weather be like in Spain this Easter?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-will-the-weather-be-like-in-spain-this-easter</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-will-the-weather-be-like-in-spain-this-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Easter week is fast approaching and many will be wondering what the weather will be like. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, will, the, weather, like, Spain, this, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>Spain to approve measures to alleviate impact of Iran war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-approve-measures-to-alleviate-impact-of-iran-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-approve-measures-to-alleviate-impact-of-iran-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish government has announced that it will seek to implement a raft of new measures to mitigate the economic effects of the war in Iran. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, approve, measures, alleviate, impact, Iran, war</media:keywords>
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<title>Can establishments in Spain force you to pay with card?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/can-establishments-in-spain-force-you-to-pay-with-card</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/can-establishments-in-spain-force-you-to-pay-with-card</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Paying by card in Spain is becoming increasingly common, particularly in big cities. In fact most transactions are now paid electronically, rather than in cash, but can places force you to pay with card? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How will the war in Iran affect the property market in Spain?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-will-the-war-in-iran-affect-the-property-market-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-will-the-war-in-iran-affect-the-property-market-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ It may seem like the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US and Israel is happening far away, but it’s already starting to affect life in Spain, including the property market. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What you should know about the EU&amp;apos;s plan to tap your savings</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-you-should-know-about-the-eus-plan-to-tap-your-savings</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Europe is in great need of money and the EU&#039;s plan to get hold of it is to tap the trillions of euros of EU citizens&#039; savings. But will it work? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, you, should, know, about, the, EUs, plan, tap, your, savings</media:keywords>
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<title>Spain court rejects trial for ex&#45;govt leader over deadly 2024 floods</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-court-rejects-trial-for-ex-govt-leader-over-deadly-2024-floods</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-court-rejects-trial-for-ex-govt-leader-over-deadly-2024-floods</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Spanish court on Monday rejected a bid to put Valencia&#039;s former regional president on trial over his handling of deadly 2024 floods, ruling there was no evidence of a legal violation. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, court, rejects, trial, for, ex-govt, leader, over, deadly, 2024, floods</media:keywords>
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<title>How much will it cost to travel around Spain this Easter?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-much-will-it-cost-to-travel-around-spain-this-easter</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-much-will-it-cost-to-travel-around-spain-this-easter</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The start of Easter in Spain is just two weeks away. For anyone planning on travelling here during the holidays, here&#039;s what you need to know about how much it will cost you. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>How, much, will, cost, travel, around, Spain, this, Easter</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo speaks by phone with Palestinian President Abbas</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-speaks-by-phone-with-palestinian-president-abbas</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-speaks-by-phone-with-palestinian-president-abbas</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See Press Office informs journalists that Pope Leo XIV received a call from Mahmoud Abbas, President of the State of Palestine, regarding recent developments in the Middle East conflict.
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, speaks, phone, with, Palestinian, President, Abbas</media:keywords>
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<title>Vatican releases mottos and logos for Pope&amp;apos;s Apostolic Journey to Africa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-releases-mottos-and-logos-for-popes-apostolic-journey-to-africa</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-releases-mottos-and-logos-for-popes-apostolic-journey-to-africa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Holy See Press Office releases the logos and mottos for Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Apostolic Journey to Africa, on the same day as the official programme is released for his visits to Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea.
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, releases, mottos, and, logos, for, Popes, Apostolic, Journey, Africa</media:keywords>
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<title>Heavy overnight bombing reported in Tehran</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/heavy-overnight-bombing-reported-in-tehran</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/heavy-overnight-bombing-reported-in-tehran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Israeli military said Monday it launched a “wide-scale” series of strikes on targets in Iran, escalating a conflict now entering its third week.
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synod releases Report on Mission in the Digital Environment</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-releases-report-on-mission-in-the-digital-environment</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-releases-report-on-mission-in-the-digital-environment</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A final report from Study Group 3 of the Synod of Bishops underscores the need for the Church to engage the digital environment as a vital space for evangelization, dialogue, and pastoral accompaniment.
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:07 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Franciscan Brother in Lebanon: God does not give permission to kill</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/franciscan-brother-in-lebanon-god-does-not-give-permission-to-kill</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/franciscan-brother-in-lebanon-god-does-not-give-permission-to-kill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Brother Tony Choukri, Guardian of the Franciscan Monastery of St. Joseph in Beirut, tells Vatican News about life under war and calls for peace, emphasising that “human beings are not an object, and death is neither a path nor a tool to change strategies, demography, or borders.”
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:04:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Where in Europe are people likely to live longer?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-in-europe-are-people-likely-to-live-longer</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-in-europe-are-people-likely-to-live-longer</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Life expectancy data reveals that people are living longer in Europe on average, but major differences in gender and geography remain. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Where, Europe, are, people, likely, live, longer</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: Faith opens our eyes to suffering humanity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-angelus-faith-opens-our-eyes-to-suffering-humanity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-angelus-faith-opens-our-eyes-to-suffering-humanity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ healing of the man born blind, and says faith teaches us to see humanity and its struggles as God sees them.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Angelus:, Faith, opens, our, eyes, suffering, humanity</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope appeals for ceasefire and dialogue in Middle East war</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appeals-for-ceasefire-and-dialogue-in-middle-east-war</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appeals-for-ceasefire-and-dialogue-in-middle-east-war</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV urges all those responsible for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to agree to a ceasefire and reopen paths of dialogue.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, appeals, for, ceasefire, and, dialogue, Middle, East, war</media:keywords>
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<title>Bishops should lead the implementation of Synodality, says Bishop Mfumbusa</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishops-should-lead-the-implementation-of-synodality-says-bishop-mfumbusa</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/bishops-should-lead-the-implementation-of-synodality-says-bishop-mfumbusa</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ During the launch of the AMECEA synodality formation manual and synodality songs in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), the keynote speaker stressed that the future of synodality in the Catholic Church across Eastern Africa rests with the Bishops.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Bishops, should, lead, the, implementation, Synodality, says, Bishop, Mfumbusa</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope encourages Rome parish community to remain a “sign of hope”</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-encourages-rome-parish-community-to-remain-a-sign-of-hope</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-encourages-rome-parish-community-to-remain-a-sign-of-hope</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV visits the Parish of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome’s Ponte Mammolo suburb.  Encouraging the community to remain a “sign of hope,” he praises its outreach to migrants, the poor, and prisoners, and calls for openness, solidarity and peace in a world marked by suffering and conflict.
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Lebanon’s Nuncio distributes aid to southern villages, appeals for support</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/lebanons-nuncio-distributes-aid-to-southern-villages-appeals-for-support</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/lebanons-nuncio-distributes-aid-to-southern-villages-appeals-for-support</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon since 2022, highlights the urgent need for support after having visited southern villages to help distribute 15 tons of humanitarian aid from L’Œuvre d’Orient.
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: Justice in the Church is ministry in service of people of God</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-justice-in-the-church-is-ministry-in-service-of-people-of-god</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-justice-in-the-church-is-ministry-in-service-of-people-of-god</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV opens the judicial year of the Vatican Tribunal, and recalls the deep bond between justice, charity, and societal stability.
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<title>Holy See on surrogacy: Always protect women and children</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-on-surrogacy-always-protect-women-and-children</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/holy-see-on-surrogacy-always-protect-women-and-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations highlights the risks of exploitation in surrogacy, describing it as a field where “technology and practice have run laps around the law and ethics.&quot;
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Holy, See, surrogacy:, Always, protect, women, and, children</media:keywords>
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<title>Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/seoul-religious-women-reflect-on-ai-ethics-and-faith</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/seoul-religious-women-reflect-on-ai-ethics-and-faith</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity.
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Seoul:, Religious, women, reflect, ethics, and, faith</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo takes possession of apartment in Apostolic Palace</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-takes-possession-of-apartment-in-apostolic-palace</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-takes-possession-of-apartment-in-apostolic-palace</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms Pope Leo XIV’s move to the Apostolic Palace after having resided at the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio since the beginning of his pontificate.
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Which European countries have the toughest rules for citizenship in 2026?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/which-european-countries-have-the-toughest-rules-for-citizenship-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/which-european-countries-have-the-toughest-rules-for-citizenship-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Many countries across Europe have tightened citizenship rules in recent years, but which have the toughest for gaining citizenship in 2026? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Which, European, countries, have, the, toughest, rules, for, citizenship, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Spain to allow unions and NGOs to do residency paperwork on behalf of migrants</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-allow-unions-and-ngos-to-do-residency-paperwork-on-behalf-of-migrants</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-allow-unions-and-ngos-to-do-residency-paperwork-on-behalf-of-migrants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new electronic registry will allow trade unions and NGOs to complete immigration paperwork on behalf of migrants, as the country aims to regularise more than half a million undocumented migrants in the coming months. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, allow, unions, and, NGOs, residency, paperwork, behalf, migrants</media:keywords>
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<title>Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/americans-in-europe-us-finally-slashes-citizenship-renunciation-fee</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/americans-in-europe-us-finally-slashes-citizenship-renunciation-fee</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Following a long campaign by Americans abroad, the US State Department has finally announced that it will soon slash the high $2,350 citizenship renunciation fee by 80 percent. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Americans, Europe:, finally, slashes, citizenship, renunciation, fee</media:keywords>
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<title>Your views: &amp;apos;This has been the rainiest winter since I moved to Spain&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/your-views-this-has-been-the-rainiest-winter-since-i-moved-to-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/your-views-this-has-been-the-rainiest-winter-since-i-moved-to-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Traditionally winters are dry in much of Spain. It’s the springs and autumns which are typically the wettest, but this winter has been different. This is what you think of the weather this year so far. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>What to consider when deciding where to retire to in Spain in 2026</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-consider-when-deciding-where-to-retire-to-in-spain-in-2026</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/what-to-consider-when-deciding-where-to-retire-to-in-spain-in-2026</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you’re thinking about retiring to Spain this year, but don’t know where you want to base yourself yet, here&#039;s what you need to consider first. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>What, consider, when, deciding, where, retire, Spain, 2026</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo addresses French Christian entrepreneurs and business leaders</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-addresses-french-christian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-addresses-french-christian-entrepreneurs-and-business-leaders</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a message sent for the centenary of the French Movement of Christian Entrepreneurs and Leaders (EDC), gathered in Lyon, France, Pope Leo XIV recalls the special responsibility of Christian entrepreneurs in a world undergoing profound economic and social changes.
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Margaret Karram re&#45;elected President of the Focolare Movement</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/margaret-karram-re-elected-president-of-the-focolare-movement</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/margaret-karram-re-elected-president-of-the-focolare-movement</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Margaret Karram has been re-elected President of the Focolare Movement for a second five-year term (2026–2031). Fr Roberto Almada is the new Co-President.
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Ugandan Bishops expected to start ad limina visit with Pope Leo XIV next week</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ugandan-bishops-expected-to-start-ad-limina-visit-with-pope-leo-xiv-next-week</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ugandan-bishops-expected-to-start-ad-limina-visit-with-pope-leo-xiv-next-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Catholic Bishops of Uganda, under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), will begin their pilgrimage to Rome on Sunday, 15 March. They will participate in the traditional “ad limina apostolorum” visit. This is a significant event in the life of the local Church.
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Radcliffe: The suffering of Ukraine is the suffering of the world</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-radcliffe-the-suffering-of-ukraine-is-the-suffering-of-the-world</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-radcliffe-the-suffering-of-ukraine-is-the-suffering-of-the-world</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., concludes his visit to Ukraine and speaking to Vatican News, he reflects on the most moving encounters he experienced in the war-torn country.
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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pilgrims flock to Assisi to see bones of St Francis</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pilgrims-flock-to-assisi-to-see-bones-of-st-francis</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pilgrims-flock-to-assisi-to-see-bones-of-st-francis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago.


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<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain had wettest January and February in nearly 50 years</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-had-wettest-january-and-february-in-nearly-50-years</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-had-wettest-january-and-february-in-nearly-50-years</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain endured its wettest January and February in almost half a century, with a string of deadly storms lashing the country, national weather agency Aemet said Thursday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, had, wettest, January, and, February, nearly, years</media:keywords>
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<title>Spain cites Israeli &amp;apos;insults&amp;apos; in decision to withdraw ambassador</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-cites-israeli-insults-in-decision-to-withdraw-ambassador</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-cites-israeli-insults-in-decision-to-withdraw-ambassador</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain on Thursday explained its decision to permanently withdraw its ambassador to Israel, citing repeated &quot;insults and slanders&quot; by the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spain, cites, Israeli, insults, decision, withdraw, ambassador</media:keywords>
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<title>The new rules for discounted or free prosthetics and wheelchairs in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-new-rules-for-discounted-or-free-prosthetics-and-wheelchairs-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-new-rules-for-discounted-or-free-prosthetics-and-wheelchairs-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A royal decree widening access to healthcare in Spain will also align co-payment systems, expanding access to discounted and free prosthetics and wheelchairs for around 7 million people in the country. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Sleepless Morrissey blames Spain&amp;apos;s noisy Fallas for cancelling gig</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/sleepless-morrissey-blames-spains-noisy-fallas-for-cancelling-gig</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/sleepless-morrissey-blames-spains-noisy-fallas-for-cancelling-gig</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ British singer Morrissey on Thursday cancelled his concert in Valencia due to &quot;lack of sleep&quot; caused by the noise of the famous Fallas festival, currently underway in the eastern Spanish city. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Middle East war: Spain plans measures to combat soaring energy prices</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/middle-east-war-spain-plans-measures-to-combat-soaring-energy-prices</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/middle-east-war-spain-plans-measures-to-combat-soaring-energy-prices</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s leftist government on Thursday said it would soon present a plan to contain the Middle East war&#039;s impact on Spanish electricity and fuel prices. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican promoting dialogue on Cuba, Cardinal Parolin says</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-promoting-dialogue-on-cuba-cardinal-parolin-says</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-promoting-dialogue-on-cuba-cardinal-parolin-says</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Vatican secretary of state pointed to recent contacts with Cuban and U.S. officials as the Holy See seeks a dialogue-based solution on the island. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, promoting, dialogue, Cuba, Cardinal, Parolin, says</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo calls Maronite priest killed in bombing ‘a true shepherd’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-calls-maronite-priest-killed-in-bombing-a-true-shepherd</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-calls-maronite-priest-killed-in-bombing-a-true-shepherd</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ “I am close to all the Lebanese people at this time of grave trial,” the pope said on March 11. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The religious sisters in Vatican leadership</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-religious-sisters-in-vatican-leadership</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-religious-sisters-in-vatican-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The percentage of Vatican employees who are women grew from 19.2% to 23.4% during the first decade of the last pontificate. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-calls-for-more-leadership-roles-for-women-but-female-diaconate-not-yet-ripe</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-calls-for-more-leadership-roles-for-women-but-female-diaconate-not-yet-ripe</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has issued its final report, calling for expanded leadership roles for women in the Church. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Tehran cardinal meets with Pope Leo XIV after being evacuated from Iran</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/tehran-cardinal-meets-with-pope-leo-xiv-after-being-evacuated-from-iran</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/tehran-cardinal-meets-with-pope-leo-xiv-after-being-evacuated-from-iran</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan Cardinal Dominique Mathieu witnessed the first days of military clashes in the Iranian capital. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:02:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope appoints new Papal Almoner, names Cardinal Krajewski Archbishop of Łódź</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appoints-new-papal-almoner-names-cardinal-krajewski-archbishop-of-lodz</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-appoints-new-papal-almoner-names-cardinal-krajewski-archbishop-of-lodz</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV appoints Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín as the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, known as the Papal Almoner, and names Cardinal Konrad Krajewski as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Łódź, in Poland.
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Where the Word Became Flesh</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-the-word-became-flesh</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-the-word-became-flesh</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fr Francesco Patton, OFM, reflects on the city of Nazareth. 
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>The Cross, the Composer and the Curious Inner Life of Sheep</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-cross-the-composer-and-the-curious-inner-life-of-sheep</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/the-cross-the-composer-and-the-curious-inner-life-of-sheep</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A Lenten reflection from Jenny Kraska, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>The, Cross, the, Composer, and, the, Curious, Inner, Life, Sheep</media:keywords>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV’s balanced view of Artificial Intelligence</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xivs-balanced-view-of-artificial-intelligence</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xivs-balanced-view-of-artificial-intelligence</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo XIV&#039;s Message for the 2026 World Day of Social Communications.
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV’s, balanced, view, Artificial, Intelligence</media:keywords>
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<title>St. Augustine University of Tanzania graduates called to lead in responsible social media use</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/st-augustine-university-of-tanzania-graduates-called-to-lead-in-responsible-social-media-use</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/st-augustine-university-of-tanzania-graduates-called-to-lead-in-responsible-social-media-use</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The graduates of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) have been urged to use social media responsibly. The Bishop of Bunda Diocese, as the Guest of Honour at the 28th Graduation Ceremony, advised students to carefully consider the pros and cons of new technologies in academic and social contexts. Bishop Simon Masondole made the remarks at the recent graduation ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania.
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 12:01:04 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo bestows title of ‘monsignor’ on USCCB’s general secretary</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-bestows-title-of-monsignor-on-usccbs-general-secretary</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-bestows-title-of-monsignor-on-usccbs-general-secretary</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV has bestowed the title of &quot;monsignor&quot; on Father Michael J.K. Fuller, general secretary of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
The post Pope Leo bestows title of ‘monsignor’ on USCCB’s general secretary first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>US Maronite bishops mourn priest killed in Israeli strike on Lebanon village</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/us-maronite-bishops-mourn-priest-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-village</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/us-maronite-bishops-mourn-priest-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-lebanon-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Zaidan said the priest was injured in a second strike that took place &quot;right away&quot; after the first, and then &quot;died in the hospital.&quot;
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Wyoming governor signs ‘well&#45;intended’ but ‘fragile’ heartbeat law on abortion</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/wyoming-governor-signs-well-intended-but-fragile-heartbeat-law-on-abortion</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/wyoming-governor-signs-well-intended-but-fragile-heartbeat-law-on-abortion</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Gov. Gordon expressed concern that the new law would not survive a legal challenge under the state&#039;s &quot;current constitutional framework.&quot;
The post Wyoming governor signs ‘well-intended’ but ‘fragile’ heartbeat law on abortion first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Wyoming, governor, signs, ‘well-intended’, but, ‘fragile’, heartbeat, law, abortion</media:keywords>
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<title>Chaldean bishop pleads not guilty to felony charges, as resignation announced</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/chaldean-bishop-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-charges-as-resignation-announced</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/chaldean-bishop-pleads-not-guilty-to-felony-charges-as-resignation-announced</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Bishop Shaleta is due back in court for a preliminary hearing April 27, &quot;with an estimated duration of one and a half days.&quot;
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-releases-synod-report-on-womens-role-in-church-leadership</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vatican-releases-synod-report-on-womens-role-in-church-leadership</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The study group calls for &quot;new spaces&quot; for women to exercise leadership in evangelization and administration in collaboration with ordained ministers.
The post Vatican releases synod report on women’s role in Church leadership first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Vatican, releases, synod, report, women’s, role, Church, leadership</media:keywords>
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<title>Lebanese Foreign Minister requests Holy See’s help for Christians in South</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/lebanese-foreign-minister-requests-holy-sees-help-for-christians-in-south</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/lebanese-foreign-minister-requests-holy-sees-help-for-christians-in-south</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As southern Lebanon faces renewed conflict and upheaval, the country&#039;s Foreign Minister requests assistance from the Holy See to “preserve the Christian presence” near the border with Israel.
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope mourns priest killed in Lebanon, prays for peace in Middle East</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-mourns-priest-killed-in-lebanon-prays-for-peace-in-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-mourns-priest-killed-in-lebanon-prays-for-peace-in-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV mourns the late Lebanese priest, Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, who was killed amid the conflict in the Middle East, expressing his closeness to the Lebanese people and inviting Christians to pray for the many innocent victims of war.
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pontifical Academy for Life launches “Scientists for peace” appeal</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pontifical-academy-for-life-launches-scientists-for-peace-appeal</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pontifical-academy-for-life-launches-scientists-for-peace-appeal</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Pontifical Academy for Life launches an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to enact concrete actions to promote peace across the world.
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pontifical, Academy, for, Life, launches, “Scientists, for, peace”, appeal</media:keywords>
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<title>Ghana: Church offers inclusivity and communion for Deaf community</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/ghana-church-offers-inclusivity-and-communion-for-deaf-community</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/ghana-church-offers-inclusivity-and-communion-for-deaf-community</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Church in Ghana has set up the St. Martin Deaf Ministry in Accra to offer inclusivity and communion and avoid isolation from the Church&#039;s liturgical life.
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Called Twice&amp;apos;: An exhibit in Paris on 19 Martyrs of Algeria</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/called-twice-an-exhibit-in-paris-on-19-martyrs-of-algeria</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/called-twice-an-exhibit-in-paris-on-19-martyrs-of-algeria</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ An exhibition in Paris curated by the Vatican Publishing House and the Oasis Foundation traces the story of the nineteen religious men and women killed during the Algerian civil war. 
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Q&amp;amp;A: Who gets access to Spain&amp;apos;s public healthcare under new rules?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/qa-who-gets-access-to-spains-public-healthcare-under-new-rules</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/qa-who-gets-access-to-spains-public-healthcare-under-new-rules</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain on Tuesday announced it will guarantee free healthcare for more foreigners in the country. Who gets access to the public system now? What documents will they have to show? And does it include cover for Brits and EU citizens? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Where to celebrate St. Patrick&amp;apos;s Day in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/where-to-celebrate-st-patricks-day-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Whether you&#039;re Irish or not, there are plenty of ways to turn green this Paddy&#039;s Day in Spain, with celebrations across the country, from Benidorm to Barcelona. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How Spain&amp;apos;s new €60 monthly transport pass works</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-spains-new-60-monthly-transport-pass-works</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-spains-new-60-monthly-transport-pass-works</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s single transport pass, which allows passengers to travel throughout the country on several different modes of transport for a flat fee of €60, is now available to buy. Here&#039;s how it works, how much you can save, and where you can go. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>&amp;apos;Who profits from it?&amp;apos; Spain launches social media hate speech monitor</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/who-profits-from-it-spain-launches-social-media-hate-speech-monitor</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/who-profits-from-it-spain-launches-social-media-hate-speech-monitor</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Socialist Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced Wednesday the creation of a tool designed to measure the presence of hate speech on digital platforms and to hold accountable the tech billionaires who allow it to flourish. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>How to change your payroll (nómina) between banks in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-to-change-your-payroll-nomina-between-banks-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-to-change-your-payroll-nomina-between-banks-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ If you have decided that you want to change the bank account your salary is paid into, called &#039;la nómina&#039; in Spain, there are several factors you need to be aware of and various steps you need to take. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s fuel prices surge following war in Middle East</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-fuel-prices-surge-following-war-in-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spains-fuel-prices-surge-following-war-in-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Fuel prices at Spanish pumps have risen sharply since the start of the Middle East war, with diesel climbing more than 20 percent, government data showed Tuesday. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Spains, fuel, prices, surge, following, war, Middle, East</media:keywords>
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<title>EU to pay people in Spain to recycle used clothing</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-to-pay-people-in-spain-to-recycle-used-clothing</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-to-pay-people-in-spain-to-recycle-used-clothing</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ A new pilot programme launching this year will mean people in Spain will receive financial compensation for recycling their second-hand clothes in special containers. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Spain to expand healthcare access to undocumented migrants</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-expand-healthcare-access-to-undocumented-migrants</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-to-expand-healthcare-access-to-undocumented-migrants</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Spain&#039;s left-wing government announced Tuesday it will expand free healthcare to undocumented migrants and other people not officially covered by the public system, clarifying doubts over who has access to state-funded health cover. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>EU countries urged to lower energy taxes to reduce consumer bills</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-countries-urged-to-lower-energy-taxes-to-reduce-consumer-bills</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/eu-countries-urged-to-lower-energy-taxes-to-reduce-consumer-bills</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ EU&#039;s energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Synod releases Final Report of Study Group on women in the Church</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-releases-final-report-of-study-group-on-women-in-the-church</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/synod-releases-final-report-of-study-group-on-women-in-the-church</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the third Final Report of the Study Groups, which is from Study Group No. 5 on &#039;Women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church.&#039;
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Good Shepherd Sisters warn civilians paying highest price in Middle East</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/good-shepherd-sisters-warn-civilians-paying-highest-price-in-middle-east</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/good-shepherd-sisters-warn-civilians-paying-highest-price-in-middle-east</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Good Shepherd Sisters warn that civilians in Lebanon and across the Middle East are paying the highest price, as violence escalates in Iran and the region.
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Vietnamese nuns serve leprosy affected victims, in faith and charity</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/vietnamese-nuns-serve-leprosy-affected-victims-in-faith-and-charity</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/vietnamese-nuns-serve-leprosy-affected-victims-in-faith-and-charity</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ As Hansen&#039;s disease continues to afflict thousands of people in Vietnam, religious sisters offer remarkable examples of hidden compassion and resilience.
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Sako resigns as Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-sako-resigns-as-chaldean-patriarch-of-baghdad</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-sako-resigns-as-chaldean-patriarch-of-baghdad</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, whose resignation as the Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad has been accepted by Pope Leo XIV, issues a letter reflecting on his years of his ministry in Iraq, saying he led the Chaldean Catholic Church under extremely difficult circumstances and amid great challenges.
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Women in the Church: &amp;apos;We have a particular role to play&amp;apos;</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/women-in-the-church-we-have-a-particular-role-to-play</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/women-in-the-church-we-have-a-particular-role-to-play</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Australian and British Embassies to the Holy See host an event dedicated to bringing women students from around the world together to encourage them on their paths as leaders in the Church and in society.
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Is it mandatory to vaccinate your children in Spain?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/is-it-mandatory-to-vaccinate-your-children-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/is-it-mandatory-to-vaccinate-your-children-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Is it compulsory to vaccinate your children in Spain or can Spanish authorities force parents in certain situations? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Why you should think twice before building a house in Spain</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-you-should-think-twice-before-building-a-house-in-spain</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/why-you-should-think-twice-before-building-a-house-in-spain</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Designing and building a home in Spain is a dream for many, but it often quickly turns into a nightmare when it comes to getting planning permission from the local &#039;ayuntamiento&#039; (town hall). ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Why, you, should, think, twice, before, building, house, Spain</media:keywords>
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<title>How to get a duplicate TIE residency card in Spain if it&amp;apos;s lost or stolen</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-to-get-a-duplicate-tie-residency-card-in-spain-if-its-lost-or-stolen</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/how-to-get-a-duplicate-tie-residency-card-in-spain-if-its-lost-or-stolen</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Need to get a duplicate TIE card in Spain because you&#039;ve lost the document or your wallet has been stolen? How about if you&#039;ve changed address in Spain? Here&#039;s how to apply and why this process differs from renewing your card. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Asturian to Andalusian: Understanding Spain&amp;apos;s regional flags</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/asturian-to-andalusian-understanding-spains-regional-flags</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/asturian-to-andalusian-understanding-spains-regional-flags</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Are you proud to be living in your region of Spain? Why not learn about the origins and interesting facts of the regional flag you see hanging from official buildings and balconies in your autonomous community? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Father Pasolini at the Vatican: Conversion and humility are paths to peace in times of conflict</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/father-pasolini-at-the-vatican-conversion-and-humility-are-paths-to-peace-in-times-of-conflict</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/father-pasolini-at-the-vatican-conversion-and-humility-are-paths-to-peace-in-times-of-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ In a Lenten sermon to the pope, Roman Curia, and Vatican employees, Capuchin friar Father Roberto Pasolini drew the connection between humility, conversion, and peace in life of St. Francis of Assisi. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV appoints new envoy to the U.S.</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-envoy-to-the-us</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-appoints-new-envoy-to-the-us</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Gabriele Giordano Caccia has till now served as the Vatican&#039;s representative to the United Nations in New York. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pope, Leo, XIV, appoints, new, envoy, the, U.S.</media:keywords>
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<title>Large family with 13&#45;year&#45;old in seminary and a baby named Leo touches pope’s heart</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/large-family-with-13-year-old-in-seminary-and-a-baby-named-leo-touches-popes-heart</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/large-family-with-13-year-old-in-seminary-and-a-baby-named-leo-touches-popes-heart</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ When their 13-year-old son entered the minor seminary, his parents had no idea that one day the whole family would meet Pope Leo XIV, an encounter that was a special blessing for them all. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo says parishes should reflect a Church that ‘cares for her children’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-says-parishes-should-reflect-a-church-that-cares-for-her-children</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-says-parishes-should-reflect-a-church-that-cares-for-her-children</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The pontiff encouraged a Rome parish facing poverty and social challenges to show its closeness to those wounded and searching for hope. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:02:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV warns of wider Middle East conflict</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-warns-of-wider-middle-east-conflict</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-warns-of-wider-middle-east-conflict</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ At his Sunday Angelus, the pope voiced alarm over violence and fear spreading from Iran across the region. ]]></description>
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<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo&amp;apos;s itinerary published for visit to Principality of Monaco</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leos-itinerary-published-for-visit-to-principality-of-monaco</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leos-itinerary-published-for-visit-to-principality-of-monaco</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the European city-state on March 28 will last about nine hours. The Pope is scheduled to meet Prince Albert II, then the Catholic community, young people, and catechumens. He will preside over Mass at Stade Louis II. The logo and motto, taken from the Gospel of John: “Je suis le Chemin, la Vérité et la Vie” (“I am the way, the truth, and the life”), have also been released.
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Papuan women carry mercy to remote homes</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/papuan-women-carry-mercy-to-remote-homes</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/papuan-women-carry-mercy-to-remote-homes</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ On Basilaki Island in Papua New Guinea, the women of the parish bring prayer, companionship, and the Eucharist to the sick and elderly during the Lenten season. Celebrating the Women’s month of March, we remember those who serve the Church in the peripheries.
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Air strikes continue as Iran war spills into second week</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/air-strikes-continue-as-iran-war-spills-into-second-week</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/air-strikes-continue-as-iran-war-spills-into-second-week</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Israeli Air Force says it has launched a wave of strikes across three areas of Iran.
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Order of Malta Lebanon responds to renewed displacement crisis</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/order-of-malta-lebanon-responds-to-renewed-displacement-crisis</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/order-of-malta-lebanon-responds-to-renewed-displacement-crisis</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Israeli strikes against Lebanon have forced over 500,000 people from their homes, compounding an already severe humanitarian crisis. The Order of Malta Lebanon is mobilising nationwide to provide medical care, shelter assistance, and psychosocial support to displaced families facing deep uncertainty and distress.
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Environmental groups launch ‘Global Alliance’ at Laudato si’ Village</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/environmental-groups-launch-global-alliance-at-laudato-si-village</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/environmental-groups-launch-global-alliance-at-laudato-si-village</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Laudato si’ Center for Higher Education and the University of Notre Dame bring together academics and representatives from international organizations to pool knowledge and best practices to promote integral ecology and sustainability. 
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-names-archbishop-caccia-papal-ambassador-to-united-states</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-xiv-names-archbishop-caccia-papal-ambassador-to-united-states</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Archbishop Caccia has significant experience in the U.S., having served as the permanent observer of the Holy See to the United Nations in New York since 2020. 
The post Pope Leo XIV names Archbishop Caccia papal ambassador to United States first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Trump administration seeks pause on another lawsuit challenging abortion pill</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-administration-seeks-pause-on-another-lawsuit-challenging-abortion-pill</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/trump-administration-seeks-pause-on-another-lawsuit-challenging-abortion-pill</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ DOJ lawyers in the Trump administration argued in the filing that the court &quot;should either stay this case until after FDA completes its review or dismiss it.&quot;
The post Trump administration seeks pause on another lawsuit challenging abortion pill first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of their own nation’s morals</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pew-americans-more-likely-to-disapprove-of-their-own-nations-morals</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/pew-americans-more-likely-to-disapprove-of-their-own-nations-morals</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ Along with the U.S., Canada and Mexico, Pew included in its survey various European, Asian and South American nations, as well as Australia.
The post Pew: Americans ‘more likely’ to disapprove of their own nation’s morals first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
<media:keywords>Pew:, Americans, ‘more, likely’, disapprove, their, own, nation’s, morals</media:keywords>
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<title>Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback law</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/diocese-of-el-paso-declares-bankruptcy-to-settle-abuse-claims-filed-under-new-mexico-lookback-law</link>
<guid>https://pragueexaminer.com/diocese-of-el-paso-declares-bankruptcy-to-settle-abuse-claims-filed-under-new-mexico-lookback-law</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ The Diocese of El Paso, Texas, filed for bankruptcy March 6, citing financial strain from claims related to sexual abuse alleged to have occurred decades prior.
The post Diocese of El Paso declares bankruptcy to settle abuse claims filed under New Mexico lookback law first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Indiana court blocks state abortion restrictions in lawsuit claiming religious objections</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/indiana-court-blocks-state-abortion-restrictions-in-lawsuit-claiming-religious-objections</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ &quot;Indiana&#039;s Religious Freedom Restoration Act was never intended to equate taking the life of an unborn child with religious expression,&quot; a pro-life leader said.
The post Indiana court blocks state abortion restrictions in lawsuit claiming religious objections first appeared on OSV News. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:08:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope at Angelus: ‘Jesus quenches our spiritual thirst’</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-at-angelus-jesus-quenches-our-spiritual-thirst</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV calls for attentive service, authentic discipleship, and spiritual renewal as the Lenten journey continues with his reflections on the Gospel passages on this Third Sunday of Lent.
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Pope Leo underscores the need for solidarity on International Women’s Day</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-underscores-the-need-for-solidarity-on-international-womens-day</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo calls for a renewed commitment to recognizing the equal dignity of men and women.
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<title>Pope Leo: May weapons fall silent in Iran</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-leo-may-weapons-fall-silent-in-iran</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo invites the 15,000 pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square to pray that “the roar of bombs might cease, that weapons might fall silent, and that a space for dialogue might open, in which the voice of the peoples may be heard.”
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>No let up in strikes on Iran, new leader imminent</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/no-let-up-in-strikes-on-iran-new-leader-imminent</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reached a consensus on a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, U.S.-Israeli strikes continue on the Gulf States, and half a million people in southern Lebanon flee their homes.


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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:07:03 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope to Rome parish: Everyone can be a builder of peace and reconciliation</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-to-rome-parish-everyone-can-be-a-builder-of-peace-and-reconciliation</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo XIV continues his pastoral visits to parishes in the peripheries of Rome, travelling to the Santa Maria della Presentazione parish in the Torrevecchia neighbourhood. The visit marks his fourth to a Roman parish since mid-February.
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<title>Spain pulls last embassy staff out of Tehran amid Middle East crisis</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/spain-pulls-last-embassy-staff-out-of-tehran-amid-middle-east-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spain got the last of its embassy staff out of Tehran, Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares announced on Saturday, as the Middle East conflict entered its second week. ]]></description>
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<title>Thousands rally across Spain for women&amp;apos;s rights, peace in the Middle East</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/thousands-rally-across-spain-for-womens-rights-peace-in-the-middle-east</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Thousands of people rallied in cities across Spain on Sunday to denounce violence against women and the Middle East war sparked by US-Israeli strikes. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:01:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Which countries in Europe impose language tests for residency permits?</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/which-countries-in-europe-impose-language-tests-for-residency-permits</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Certain countries across Europe demand foreign citizens pass a language test to qualify for certain residency permits. But how does each country compare and what level of language do they require? ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Inside Spain: Sánchez didn’t kill the &amp;apos;British expat dream&amp;apos;, Brexit did</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/inside-spain-sanchez-didnt-kill-the-british-expat-dream-brexit-did</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In this week&#039;s edition we look at how recent articles in the British press claiming Spain is directly targeting UK retirees and dashing their hopes of owning a Spanish holiday home have failed to focus on the elephant in the room. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:07:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Koovakad: Women&amp;apos;s leadership needed in times of crisis</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-koovakad-womens-leadership-needed-in-times-of-crisis</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Speaking at a conference in Rome, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligous Dialogue highlights the role of women, dialogue and cultural cooperation in a world marked by conflict and divisions.
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Cardinal Parolin: The mission of a nuncio is to bear peace and unity amid divisions</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/cardinal-parolin-the-mission-of-a-nuncio-is-to-bear-peace-and-unity-amid-divisions</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ At Yagma in Burkina Faso, Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, presides over the Mass for the episcopal ordination of Archbishop Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo, Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo and to Gabon, and for many years the Cardinal’s personal secretary.
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
<dc:creator>Bro Jim C Salonoy - News Writer and Moderator</dc:creator>
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<title>Pope: An era without conflict is not unattainable</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/pope-an-era-without-conflict-is-not-unattainable</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ In a letter sent to a gathering in his home city of Chicago, Pope Leo says that “when people of different religious traditions come together in prayer, it has the power to change the course of history.”
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<pubDate>Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Afghanistan faces humanitarian strain as mass displacement grows</title>
<link>https://pragueexaminer.com/afghanistan-faces-humanitarian-strain-as-mass-displacement-grows</link>
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<description><![CDATA[ Afghanistan — already struggling to feed its population — is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency as regional instability drives new waves of displacement.
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<title>Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė in the Apostolic Palace. She then meets with the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations to discuss international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. 
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<title>València or Valéncia? Accent debate rumbles on in Spanish city</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ It may seem like a storm in a teacup, but the argument over a single &#039;tilde&#039; (accent) on Valencia&#039;s name - and which way it faces - is more about politics and regional identity than it is about linguistics. ]]></description>
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<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2026 12:04:02 +0800</pubDate>
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<title>Spain&amp;apos;s PM says &amp;apos;cooperation&amp;apos; with US should prevail over &amp;apos;confrontation&amp;apos;</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Friday that &quot;loyal cooperation&quot; should prevail over &quot;confrontation&quot; in relations with the United States after tensions over Madrid&#039;s opposition to Washington&#039;s use of its bases against Iran. ]]></description>
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<title>A pope’s magnificent bet on a young Bernini</title>
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<title>Vatican synod report urges women’s input in preparing future priests</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The report also warns seminaries must not become an “artificial environment” detached from the ordinary life of the faithful. ]]></description>
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<title>This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March</title>
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