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Father Robert became a priest 43 years ago, just steps from the Vatican
Pope Leo XIV commemorates today the anniversary of his priestly ordination in the Chapel of Saint Monica, which overlooks Piazza del Sant’Uffizio in the Vatican, and which was assigned to him as his titular church when he became a cardinal in 2023.
Pope Leo: ‘Polyphony is a metaphor of faith guided by the Holy Spirit
Pope Leo XIV receives members of a Foundation and choir marking the 500th anniversary of the birth of the great composer and organist, Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina whose music continues to nourish the Church and the liturgy today.
Pope Leo XIV echoes Pope Pius XII’s historic appeal for peace
In 1939, Pius XII issued his famous appeal by radio as the world stood on the brink of the Second World War. The Pope’s words, which went unheard at the time, were echoed today by Leo XIV at the end of the General Audience, to call for peace in the face of the current climate of tension and violence.
Caritas Jerusalem: ‘Needs are immense’ in Gaza and West Bank
As the situation in the Middle East deteriorates further, Caritas Jerusalem continues to provide emergency medical aid in Gaza and food assistance in the West Bank, according to its director, Anton Asfar.
War or peace? The choice is always ours to make
Israeli Maoz Inon and Palestinian Aziz Abu Sarah are peace activists known for their joint efforts to promote reconciliation and coexistence between their peoples. Their meeting with Pope Leo XIV in May 2025 followed that with Pope Francis in 2024 at the “Arena of Peace” event in Verona, where they received his embrace and encouragement to continue to dedicate their lives to building bridges
Pope Leo XIV echoes the cry of Francis: War is always a defeat!
Warning that the “atrocity” of modern scientific weapons risks leading combatants “to barbarism far greater than in the past,” Pope Leo XIV reminds world leaders that “war is always a defeat” and “nothing is lost with peace; everything can be lost with war.”
Pope Leo at Audience: Let us not be paralyzed by disappointment
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the passage of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda, and warns against becoming "discouraged and falling into spiritual apathy.”
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With your donation to Peter's Pence, you offer tangible support as the Holy Father takes his first steps as Pope. Help him proclaim the Gospel to the world and extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in need.
Over half of Sudan’s population faces growing food insecurity
A recent report by the FAO and WFP reveal that conflict is the main driver behind the hunger crisis in a number of countries.
Pope Leo XIV to spend summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV will spend half of July and a weekend in August at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, celebrating Sunday Mass in local churches and praying the Angelus with pilgrims in the town's Liberty Square.
Nigerian Church grateful for Pope Leo XIV’s support and prayers over killings in Benue State
An editorial for the Nigerian Catholic Network, written by Church authorities at the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria, Abuja, has commended Pope Leo XIV for his prompt message, “condemning the evil visited on the people and praying for their souls.” According to the editorial, the Nigerian Church appreciates the Pope’s closeness to Nigeria over the killings in Benue State. They, however, sharply criticised the silence, inaction, and how Nigerian authorities often handle these matters.
US bishops urge international community to work for peace
As mutual attacks between Israel and Iran continue for the fifth straight day, the Bishops of the United States call on their own country, and the wider international community, to engage in diplomatic efforts to promote peace in the Middle East.
'We transmit the faith with Jesus at the center,' Pope Leo XIV tells Italian Bishops
Pope Leo XIV invites Italy's Bishops to embrace their primary responsibility of proclaiming and transmitting the faith, while always keeping Christ at the forefront, urging them to cultivate peace and work together.
Church in Myanmar warns of civilian suffering, thanks Pope for support
Catholic leaders in Myanmar have welcomed Pope Leo XIV’s renewed appeal for peace, as violence and displacement continue to devastate communities in conflict-affected regions, particularly in the north-central Sagaing area.
Zimbabwe: Poor Clare Sisters offer contemplative prayer as comfort to many
Though cloistered and largely unseen, the Poor Clare Sisters in Zimbabwe quietly shape the lives of those around them through hours of contemplative prayer.
Sacred Family of Nazareth Sisters in Žytomyr: Shelter, prayer, hope amid war
Three religious sisters from the Congregation of the Holy Family of Nazareth run a kindergarten and a family assistance centre in the Ukrainian city of Žytomyr, meeting the needs of the local community affected by the war.
Fabric of St Peter’s unveils plan for ‘zero impact’ basilica
The institution responsible for the conservation and maintenance of St. Peter's Basilica unveils an environmental sustainability plan inspired by the encyclical Laudato si’.
Fears of regional conflict rise as Israel-Iran escaIation continues
Fears of an expanding regional conflict in the Middle East rise as Israel and Iran exchange attacks while the war in Gaza continues to cause death and suffering to the Palestinian population.
Pope Leo: May Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui inspire peace in Africa
A day after the beatification of Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui, Pope Leo XIV recalls his example of faith in God and peacebuilding, and prays that the Blessed may bring "long-awaited peace soon to Kivu, to Congo, and to all of Africa."
Exploring the cosmos fills us with wonder, Pope tells scientists
Pope Leo XIV receives participants in the Vatican Observatory’s Summer School program, inviting them to share the joy they experience in exploring the cosmos and to contribute to a more peaceful and just world through the pursuit of knowledge.
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