Catholic Church prepares for its 2025 Jubilee
Pope Francis flanked at right by Gigi De Palo, president of the Family Forum, delivers his speech during an annual gathering of pro-family organizations at the Auditorium della Conciliazione, in Rome, May 10, 2024.
Pope Francis delivers the official declaration for the Catholic Church’s upcoming 2025 Jubilee, a once-in-25-year event for Catholics that goes back to the 14th century. Also, as part of reestablishing ties with Israel, Saudi Arabia wants the US to help it build a civilian nuclear program. And, a look at the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza as Israeli troops position themselves to enter Rafah. Plus, a Somali rapper who went from being an unemployed immigrant to a rap star in the UAE.
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