Pope Francis has called for an end to the destruction of the Amazon rainforest.
The Pontiff made the comments at the end of an assembly of Roman Catholic bishops.
They were discussing the challenges the Church faces in the region.
The group, also called synod, also proposed that certain married men be permitted to be ordained as priests.
Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026
Bangladesh will hold a national election in the first half of April 2026, its de facto premier said on Friday, after a period of interim unelected government since student-led unrest in 2024 toppled then-prime minister Sheikh Hasina.
Trump, Musk clash over government contracts, political disputes
US President Donald Trump threatened to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, while Musk suggested Trump should be impeached, beginning an all-out brawl on social media.
Eruption at Guatemala's Fuego volcano forces over 700 to evacuate
An ongoing eruption at central Guatemala's Fuego volcano has caused over 700 people living in nearby communities to evacuate, the country's disaster agency CONRED said on Friday.
GHF suspends Gaza aid sites after shootings, Israeli shelling kills 10 in Jabalia
Ten Palestinians were killed by Israeli tank fire in Gaza on Friday, local health authorities said, as a US group handing out aid in the enclave said all its distribution sites were closed until further notice.
Israeli military strikes Beirut's southern suburbs
Israeli air strikes pummelled the southern suburbs of Lebanon's capital late on Thursday, sending thousands of people fleeing on the eve of Eid Al Adha.
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