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- Pope Francis prays for peace in Ukraine, Israel, Palestine, Myanmar and in all war-torn countries of the globe
- A well-known Italian artist creates the first Cross of Joy for the first World Children’s Day
- Norway, Spain and Ireland announce they will formally recognize the State of Palestine  

- Pope Francis encourages Chinese Catholics to testify to their faith through works of mercy and charity
- The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem thanks Italian bishops for their prayers for the people of the Holy Land
- The Head of India’s Syro-Malabar Catholic Church recalls his meeting with Pope Francis and the warmth of a father and brother in faith

- Pope Francis is to travel to Luxembourg and Belgium in September
- Religious involved in the fight against human trafficking gather in Rome to renew their commitment to fight the trade and rescue victims
- Palliative Care is the focus of a symposium organized by the Canadian Bishops in collaboration with the Pontifical Academy for Life

In the headlines this Saturday May 18th:
- Pope Francis makes a pastoral visit to the Italian city of Verona
- He urges people to take the cause of peace in their hands, rather than leaving it to world leaders
- The Pope tells children to, with Jesus their friend, not have fear to go against the tide