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Pope: Catholic education in Africa should offer signs of hope
Meeting with a group dedicated to quality Catholic education in Africa, Pope Leo XIV calls for Catholic schools on the continent to respond to students’ silent cries for help.
Pope to religious: Avoid 'stagnation' in governance, inspire hope in your brothers
Pope Leo XIV meets with participants in the 65th General Assembly of the Italian Conference of Major Superiors, and reflects on how synodality can help them guide their religious communities and missions.
Pope Leo: 'We must commit to preventing addiction'
Pope Leo XIV sends a video message to Italy's 7th National Conference on Addictions, and proposes a path to concretely combat the phenomenon of addiction and the tendency of young people to "withdraw into themselves."
Catholic conference on mental health: Dignity is antedote to isolation
As mental health issues continue to grow around the world, the Ministry of Hope Catholic Conference on Mental Wellbeing, held in Rome, highlights how the Church is working to combat isolation and individualism with an emphasis on human dignity.
Pope Leo: AI must reflect the design of God the Creator
Pope Leo XIV urges participants in the “Builders AI Forum” to ensure that artificial intelligence serves human dignity, justice, and the common good, and notes that the development of ethical technology must be a shared, ecclesial mission reflecting God the Creator’s design: “intelligent, relational, and guided by love.”
Pope Leo remembers Cardinal Duka as 'fearless proclaimer of the Gospel'
In a telegram of condolences, Pope Leo XIV praises the late Cardinal Dominik Duka, O.P., Archbishop emeritus of Prague, who passed away on Tuesday at age 82, saying, "I remember with admiration his courage during the time of persecution, when, deprived of his freedom, he did not falter in his adherence to Christ and to the Church."
Tanzania: Diocese of Mbeya to celebrate Sunday Mass for victims of election violence
The Catholic Diocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has issued a diocesan invitation to all parishes, church institutions, and the Catholic faithful to observe this coming Sunday with special prayers for the deceased victims of post-election violence, as well as for those recovering from injuries.
Holy See reaffirms support for Haiti and calls for care for Creation
The Holy See reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Haiti and those affected by Hurricane Melissa, urging renewed global commitment to peace, stability, and environmental care.
News from the Orient - Nov 6, 2025
In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: All Saints' Day is celebrated in the East, Romanian Catholic bishops meet to pick a new head, and the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch meets with Catholic Bishops in France.
Leaders of European Churches discuss updated Charta Oecumenica as tool for peace
The day after signing the updated Charta Oecumenica, the Presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) speak with Vatican News about the significance of the ecumenical gesture and how it follows Pope Leo's call to work toward peace together in today's broken world.
Pope Leo: Fidelity is born from encounter with the Risen Christ
Pope Leo XIV encourages two women’s religious congregations meeting for their General Chapters to root their renewal in prayer and the encounter with the Risen Christ.
Bahrain: Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus declared a Sanctuary
Bishop Aldo Berardi expresses joy for the declaration of Manama’s Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a Sanctuary, calling it a historic moment for dialogue and tolerance in Bahrain.
Pope meets with Palestinian President, says action on Gaza is 'urgent'
Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian aid.
Pope: New Charta Oecumenica bears witness to shared journey of European Churches
Pope Leo XIV meets with signatories to the new Charta Oecumenica, and invites European Bishops of various Christian Churches to listen to one another in order to preach the Gospel of Christ more effectively.
Mary Ward’s vision fulfilled as two congregations merge
Venerable Mary Ward, foundress of the spiritual family that would become the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM, the Loreto Sisters), long desired that her followers be one body. That vision has effectively been realized this week, as the two congregations, present in over 40 countries, are now united as a single institute.
Palestinian President visits tomb of Pope Francis
Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis.
Filippino archbishop calls on Catholics to open homes to typhoon survivors
As the 20th typhoon of the season hits the Philippines, the Archbishop of Cebu urges the Catholic community to open the doors of their homes, churches, and institutions to those in need.
‘Ministry of Hope’ Catholic Forum on Mental Well-Being opens in Rome
A three-day international Catholic conference is underway in Rome on 5-7 November with the goal of strengthening the Church's pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing, as experts from around the world gather to share experiences, reflect, and pray together.
Catholic bishops and NGO invite world leaders to "act courageously" at COP30
A statement signed by two bishops who lead USCCB committees and the president of Catholic Relief Services urge world leaders to protect our common home at COP30. They warn that “failing to steward God’s creation, ignores our responsibility as one human family.”
Pope Leo XIV: Priesthood is ‘total gift'
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.”
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