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The Catholic Bishops of Kenya express their sorrow for the violence afflicting the country, including those who died protesting Albert Ojwang’s death earlier this month following his arrest.
In a meditation for the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV says Bishops must be witnesses of hope through the example of “a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church.”
Pope Leo XIV urges seminarians from the Dioceses of Triveneto to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, cast every minute of their lives on the Lord's faithfulness, and to remember that Blessed John Paul I, who came from their region, was a "shepherd" who presents "a true model for priestly life."
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness with the Christians of the Middle East and calls once again for the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to be chosen.
During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reflects on two miracles which demonstrate that the Lord can always heal us when we go to Him in trust and faith, for "Jesus is our hope" and will make us new.
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis.
Members of 'The Chosen' TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus.
In a telegram on June 24, the Pope joins his voice to that of others offering their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families of the suicide bombing at St. Elias church in Damascus, Syris.
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV expresses his gratitude to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for their concrete witness to God's love, and underscores the need to foster prayer and appropriate formation.
Pope Leo XIV confirms the election of Fr Francesco as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde.
Pope Leo XIV welcomes some 4000 seminarians and formators to the Vatican for their Jubilee, offering them a meditation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the priestly life.
Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians.
During the UN Security Council's Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict in New York, the Holy See 'underscores the urgent moral responsibility to address the root causes of poverty,' and reiterates concern regarding 'the ever-growing military expenditure, which diverts significant resources from investments in development sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.'
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have invited dioceses, parishes, and prayer centres to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and adoration. As far as possible, they urge priests to make the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist available on 23 August 2025. The purpose is to dedicate time to pray for the country to have peaceful elections and remain united—a nation that lives in justice and peace.
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty, highlights the domestic and international issues the Church in the United States is focusing on during Religious Freedom Week 2025.
A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday morning in Praia Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people and injuring 13 others.
As part of the Jubilee of Seminarians and Priests, the Dicastery for the Clergy is set to host an event to foster encounter, reflection, and sharing under the theme “I Have Called You Friends” (Jn 15:15), which Pope Leo XIV will attend.
The Archdiocese of Seoul has reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula during a special Mass and academic symposium held on June 22, marking three decades of its Reconciliation Committee.
In Tanzania, where financial hardship keeps many children and young people out of school, the Sisters of Mary are working to break the cycle by providing free, high-quality education and vocational training to secure a better future.
A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people attending the Divine Liturgy at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday.
If you’re looking for a way to get outside while also improving your whole self, gardening may be the hobby for you.
At Rome's Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, followed by the traditional Eucharistic procession to Saint Mary Major.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the tragedy of war, especially in the Middle East, and recalls that war only amplifies problems and creates deep wounds without providing lasting solutions.
At the Angelus on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Leo XIV calls Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist "a sacrifice of love for the salvation of the world."
This year's International Safeguarding Conference (ISC) "Women of faith, women of strength" at the Pontifical Gregorian University, in Rome, dealt with the topic of women and safeguarding. One of the pioneers in raising awareness of the problem of abuse is the Togo nun Mary Lembo
Twelve Palestinian villages in Masafer Yatta face imminent demolition following an Israeli decision to designate the area as a military firing zone. Local communities warn that the move paves the way for further displacement and settlement expansion.
The summer solstice, June 21, marks a day dedicated to celebrating the languages, cultures, and traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops commemorate Religious Freedom Week, 22-29 June, inviting the faithful to promote religious freedom for all believers through prayer, education, and public action.
The Holy See has invited nations to ratify the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, upholding the link between development and disarmament.
During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV meets with legislators from various nations and recalls the importance of natural law, entrusting them to St. Thomas More, whose "readiness to sacrifice his life rather than betray the truth makes him a martyr for freedom and for the primacy of conscience."
A Christian-inspired nonprofit provides Venezuelan migrants seeking a better life in Peru guidance and physical assistance integrating into the new country.
As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, "Friends, fish, and a feast that costs everything"
Pope Leo XIV sends a message on the occasion of a Peruvian theatre performance honouring investigative journalist Paola Ugaz, and calls for a culture that does not tolerate any kind of abuse in the Church and for the defence of press freedom. He praises journalists who expose abuse, stating that silencing them threatens democracy and undermines the Gospel's call for justice and truth.
The Pope authorizes several decrees including a Spanish diocesan priest, more than 100 martyrs, a seminrian, and four servants of God.
The Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary, “León de Perú”, featuring footage that retraces the mission of Robert Francis Prevost in Peru.
On the eve of World Refugee Day the Sant’Egidio community holds its annual prayer vigil in memory of all those who lost their lives on their journey to Europe.
Pope Leo XIV thanks priests of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy who have completed a year of missionary service for their dedication and urges them to live their priesthood with humility, closeness, and faith, wherever the Church may send them.
The priests of West Africa recently concluded their 11th annual ordinary Congress with Holy Mass at Saint Michael Parish in Cotonou, Benin. In their final communiqué, the Union of Priests of West Africa notably called for peace and security in the sub-region while denouncing cases of kidnapping and assassination of pastoral agents in the exercise of their ministry.
Pope Leo calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters.
When faced with the "exceptional product of human genius" which is artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV warns it raises pressing questions, must never forget human dignity, and cannot interfere with the proper human and neurological development of young people and children.
Amid the escalation of war in the Holy Land and the suffering and fear it is causing, Father John Luke Gregory, Franciscan Father of the Custody of the Holy Land, reflects on the many challenges posed by the current situation and on how faith gives us the power to look to the horizon with hope and even find joy amid despair.
At the end of his visit to the Santa Maria di Galeria Transmission Center, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes in an interview with Italy's Tg1 news the vital role Vatican Radio continues to play, especially in reaching remote areas.
Iranian missiles have inflicted significant damage in Isreal after penetrating its air defences on the 7th day of the conflict.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday he was ready to meet with Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy but only during a “final phase” of negotiations on ending Europe’s deadliest conflict since World War II.
At 5:00 PM (Rome time), the documentary will be released in three languages (Spanish, English, and Italian) across Vatican media channels. A special preview for accredited journalists, organized by the Holy See Press Office, will be held at 4:00 PM at the Vatican Film Library.
On the anniversary of his priestly ordination, Pope Leo XIV travels to the Vatican Radio shortwave transmission center in the town of Santa Maria di Galeria in the Lazio region, and expresses gratitude for the work carried out “with fidelity and continuity, even on a feast day” and for a service that reaches places “where few broadcasters are able to go.”
In an interview with Vatican Media, Bishop Pavlo Honcharuk of Kharkiv-Zaporizhzhia, who met Pope Leo XIV at the General Audience, says he will bring the Pope’s blessing to his suffering country, and recounts "a devastated city, where bombings strike even playgrounds, deepening civilians’ fear and soldiers’ pain," but in which, "sisters and priests remain, despite everything."
Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, the Archbishop of Tehran-Isfahan of the Latins, speaks to Vatican Media about the conflict that has erupted between Israel and the country in which he lives, noting, “I am confronted with displaced persons, the wounded, the dead. In both nations, there are many victims. It is an aerial war that has forced many to leave their homes and move to safer areas inland.”
The Secretary General of the Synod travels to Istanbul, Turkey, to present the implementation phase of the Synod during the meeting of the General Secretaries of the Bishops' Conferences of Europe (CCEE). At the Phanar, the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople addresses the participants with an appeal for dialogue in an era marked by "fear, and violence."
