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Pope Recognizes “countless acts of kindness” of Stella Maris, Apostleship of the Sea

Oct 3, 2022

Marking more than 100 years of helping seafarers around the world, Pope Francis has recognized the role of Stella Maris, the Apostleship of the Sea. 

Cardinal Peter Turkson, prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, at a Vatican press conference July 7, 2020./ Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Sea Sunday 2021: Vatican calls for dignified conditions for maritime workers

Jul 7, 2021

In a message for Sea Sunday, a Vatican cardinal appealed to the international community to ensure that those who work at sea are treated with full human dignity.

Le cardinal Peter Turkson, préfet du Dicastère pour la promotion du développement humain intégral, photographié le 19 janvier 2020. / Daniel Ibáñez/CNA.

Seafarers Charity Apostleship of the Sea is Renamed Stella Maris

Sep 28, 2020

The Apostleship of the Sea, a Catholic charity helping seafarers worldwide, will now be known as Stella Maris.

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