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Pope: May the winds of war not extinguish hope and return to dialogue
After praying the Angelus in Piazza della Libertà in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to the renewed conflict in the Middle East and the crisis in Ukraine, urging a return to diplomatic solutions. On Sea Sunday, he also expressed his closeness to all seafarers and port workers, whose working conditions have been made more difficult by military tensions. Finally, he recalled the traditional Marian pilgrimage of the Polish faithful to Jasna Góra.
Pope Leo XIV: God never ceases to believe in us
At the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, where he is taking a summer break, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Parable of the Sower, reminding Christians that God's Word has the power to transform every heart and encouraging the faithful to make space this summer for silence, prayer, and meditation on Scripture.
Pope to inaugurate exhibition cycle at Vatican Apostolic Library
Pope Leo XIV will visit the Vatican Apostolic Library on Monday, September 14, and will inaugurate the first chapter of the exhibition cycle “Catastrophe and Wonder,” entitled “AQVA.”
Marian pilgrimage in Flores inspires care for creation
The Bishop of Labuan Bajo on the Indonesian island of Flores launches a weeks-long pilgrimage dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption before the annual Golo Koe Festival in August. This year's pilgrimage aims to link Marian devotion with ecological responsibility.
Thousands mark 31st anniversary of Srebrenica genocide
Thousands of people gather near Srebrenica on Saturday to mark the 31st anniversary of Europe’s worst single atrocity since World War Two.
Pope to Asia's Church: Be builders of communion
In a Letter to Cardinal Oswald Gracias, his Special Envoy to the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences (FABC), to be held in Jakarta from 20 to 26 July, Pope Leo XIV urges the Church in Asia to place God "on the horizon of our actions and the human person at the center of our decisions," without fearing "to get our hands dirty at the building site of our time."
Talks in Oman show signs of strain amid U.S.–Iran tensions
The United States has called on Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships.
Pope Leo at Borgo Laudato si' lunch: 'I came with a 'hunger' for genuine charity'
During a special "Lunch with the Pope" in Borgo Laudato si' in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo with some 200 poor and socially vulnerable people, Pope Leo XIV says he came with "hunger for justice" and "hunger for genuine charity," as he invited everyone to build a Church of justice, peace, and love.
Holy See: Leave no one behind in care and prevention of AIDS
At the UN High-Level Meeting on HIV/AIDS, the Holy See highlights progress made in combating the disease while urging greater efforts to ensure access to treatment for all, especially children and vulnerable communities.
Pope Leo XIV calls for prayers for peace in Ukraine
In a letter to Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, his Special Envoy to the celebrations marking the 35th anniversary of the restoration of the Latin Rite Church's structures in Ukraine, Pope Leo XIV recalls the Church's twentieth-century persecution and urges prayers for peace, for families, and for all those suffering because of the war.
Lord's Day Reflection: Building the Kingdom
As the Church celebrates the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Building the Kingdom.”
Refugees to share lunch with Pope Leo XIV
Thirteen refugees supported by the JRS’s “Centro Astalli” in Rome will join Pope Leo XIV for lunch at Castel Gandolfo, for a day dedicated to welcome, fraternity, and human dignity.
Death toll on the rise in quake-struck Venezuela amid humanitarin crisis
The economic aftershocks following Venezuela’s devastating double earthquakes are creating a knock-on humanitarian crisis.
Khamenei buried in Mashhad as Iran–U.S. tensions rise
The funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken place in Iran as mediators struggle to restart U.S.-Iran talks.
Armagh Church leaders condemn anti-Muslim bonfire display
The Catholic and Church of Ireland Archbishops of Armagh denounce the placement of a replica mosque atop a bonfire, urging respect for religious freedom, compassion, and solidarity with the Muslim community.
Mozambican bishops: Bishop Osório's death can become a path of renewal
Following a meeting with Pope Leo XIV in the Vatican, Mozambique's bishops say the murder of Bishop Osório Afonso must become a path towards truth, reconciliation, and renewal for both the Church and the country.
La Guaira parish priest: Never stop praying for Venezuela
Following the devastating earthquake that struck the country on 24 June, Father Antonio Rella, parish priest of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, describes a landscape marked by grief, uncertainty and solidarity. As his parish has become a hub for relief efforts serving the hardest-hit communities, he says that both material and spiritual reconstruction will require time, perseverance and prayer.
Christian organisations urge Ireland's EU Presidency to lead on climate justice
A press release issued by the Laudato Si' Movement says more than 170 Christian organisations from across Europe are urging Ireland to use its Presidency of the Council of the European Union to advance ambitious climate policies, calling for a permanent tax on fossil fuel profits and a faster transition away from coal, oil and gas.
Pope’s lunch with the poor: fragility as a source of strength for communities
Ahead of the Pope’s upcoming lunch with 200 vulnerable people, the Communications Coordinator of the Laudato Si' Higher Education Center, explains to Vatican News how this is a sign of the Church’s openness to all and how it is a safe harbor to those in need.
Caritas Venezuela: 14,700 tonnes of humanitarian aid received
The organisation has published its first official bulletin, providing figures and data on relief efforts carried out between 25 June and 6 July. A nationwide and international mobilization has enabled assistance to reach up to 40,000 people affected by the earthquake.
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