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Pope to young people: be bridge builders in a world marked by division
Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage to the young people gathered the Cathedral of Košice in Slovakia and encourages them to bring the light of Christ to their families, schools, workplaces and more.
Lord's Day Reflection: Anger issues? Try a little holy zeal
As the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's Gospel reading, which tells how Jesus cast the money-changers out of the Temple.
Six months with Pope Leo XIV: A united and open Church, a sign of peace for a world wounded by hatred
There is a common thread running through the magisterium of the new Pope: he has proposed a model of Christian community, missionary in nature, where communion is lived, and which is therefore capable of serving all, starting with the least; a community committed to fostering dialogue and peace. A Church that does not “lean” on the powerful nor confuse mission with religious marketing, but knows how to be leaven because it reflects the light of Another.
Cardinal Parolin at COP30: Greater political will needed to address climate change
In Belém, Brazil, at the meeting of world leaders that preceded the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held from November 10 to 21, the Cardinal Secretary of State spoke about the Paris Agreement, which marks its tenth anniversary.
Israeli military identifies body of hostage returned from Gaza
The Israeli military says it has identified a body handed over from Gaza as a 61-year-old Israeli-Argentinian.
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of South Africa
Pope Leo XIV receives President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa on Saturday in the Vatican.
Pope stresses need for jobs, stability, and dignity
At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo greets participants in the Jubilee of Work, calling for "a collective commitment" to create jobs and ensure "young people can realize their dreams and contribute to the common good."
"Leo from Chicago" on Pope Leo's American roots to debut November 10
To mark the six-month anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, “Leo from Chicago,” a documentary from Vatican Radio – Vatican News on the Pope's American roots will be released on November 10. At 6 p.m. Rome time CET, the documentary will be published in three languages (English, Italian, Spanish) on Vatican News' channels.
‘Mesopotamia Heritage Truck’ tours Iraq with message of unity
In a monastery garden in Iraq’s Nineveh Plains, Vatican News meets the team behind the ‘Mesopotamia Heritage Truck’ touring the country to reconnect Iraqis with their ancient roots.
Pope meets with Robert De Niro in the Vatican
The star of hundreds of films spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from Mayor of Rome. This morning, he visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary.
Vatican: Altarpiece installed in the Church of the Teutonic Cemetery
The work by German artist Michael Triegel, on display in the church near St Peter’s, depicts among its figures a homeless man who once posed for the artist and is now buried in the adjacent cemetery. The altarpiece, which will be on display for two years, is a sign of ecumenical dialogue.
Pope to conclude Italian Bishops’ Assembly in Assisi on 20 November
The 81st General Assembly of the Italian Bishops’ Conference will take place in the city of St Francis from 17 to 20 November, focusing on pastoral priorities, safeguarding, and Catholic education.
Restarting the Economy: Debt forgiveness as an act of justice
From 28 to 30 November, Castel Gandolfo will be host to 'Restarting the Economy', a global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco. The international event will be aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for the Earth, and freedom from debt.
Pope to COP30: ‘If you want to cultivate peace, care for creation'
In a message delivered by Cardinal Parolin at the UN Climate Conference in Belém, the Pope calls for urgent action and an “ecological conversion” rooted in responsibility, justice, and solidarity.
Pope Leo to missionaries: 'We must do the will of the Father'
In his message to the 17th National Missionary Congress, currently taking place in Mexico, Pope Leo XIV urges missionaries to proclaim hope in Christ in our times marked by social divisions, poverty, and the challenges posed by new technologies.
Cardinal Parolin: Time is running out to act on climate
In an interview on the sidelines of the Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, ahead of COP30, Cardinal Parolin speaks to Vatican News of the Church’s commitment to offer an ethical response to Climate Change, warning that environmental crises now displace more people than wars.
A glimpse into contemplative life: Sr. Elisabeth on the Carmel in Sweden
In Sweden, where Catholics make up less than two percent of the population and contemplative orders are underrepresented, Sister Elisabeth from the Carmelite monastery of Glumslöv offers an extraordinary look at a way of life that is almost completely unknown in Scandinavia.
Ten years after the Paris Agreement, high stakes at COP30 in the Amazon
A summit of world leaders is underway in Belém, Brazil, a few days before the official opening of COP30 climate conference. With 2024 being the hottest year on record, and the first to exceed the threshold of 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, our correspondent in Belém takes a closer look at what's at stake.
Bridges of hope among young people from Israel, Palestine, and United States
During the second edition of the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes on November 2-5 in Rome, young university students discover a space where they can speak without fear, recognize one another as equals, and dream together of peace.
Pope: 'Entrepreneurs and communicators must seek common good'
Pope Leo XIV calls on communicators to seek the common good and exercise caution against anything that dehumanizes or manipulates others, during an audience with the Advisory Board of the RCS Academy.
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