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Mission alive at 140 years: Legacy of the Precious Blood Sisters
The Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood (CPS) are celebrating 140 years of missionary presence, service, and witness, a journey that began in the hills of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa, and has since embraced the entire world.
Community Sant'Egidio organizes prayer vigil for Peace in Gaza
A prayer vigil called “Peace for Gaza,” was organized in Rome by the Community of Sant’Egidio on Monday evening at the Church of Santa Maria in Trastevere, supported by a vast network of Catholic associations, drew hundreds together in prayer and featured the voices for peace and against war of Cardinal Gualtiero Bassetti and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Join the ‘Peace for Gaza’ Prayer Vigil
The Community of Sant’Egidio, together with numerous Catholic associations and movements, is promoting “Peace for Gaza”, a prayer vigil organised in response to Pope Leo XIV's appeal and to “the extreme gravity of the war and humanitarian situation in Gaza.”
UN warns of civilian risk in Gaza
United Nations aid teams have warned that civilians are increasingly caught in crossfire as Israeli forces intensify operations to drive out Hamas fighters from Gaza.
Young media professionals explore faith communication in Rome
Fifteen communication professionals gathered in the Eternal City from September 12 to 19 for an immersion week as part of the program “Faith Communication in the Digital World,” exploring new ways of evangelizing.
Mozambique: Laudato Si’ initiative inspires ecumenical gathering for peace and the environment
The Ecumenical Worship for the Season of Creation recently brought together over a hundred Christians from various denominations in Nampula, northern Mozambique. This gathering served as a moment for prayer and a powerful display of solidarity in caring for creation, inspired by the encyclical, “Laudato Si’”. Additionally, the event was an opportunity for participants to advocate for peace in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado Province.
Women for Peace: Voices of hope and humanity
"Women for Peace" is a unique concept-concert that unites voices from around the world to promote reconciliation, hope, and solidarity and peace. The initiative blends opera and storytelling to highlight women as agents of peace. It uses music as a universal language capable of bridging cultures, inspiring reflection, and sending a clear message: peace is not a luxury, it is a human necessity.
Holy Cross Missionaries invite Catholics to pray global rosary for peace
As the Church celebrates the Marian month of October, the Congregation of the Holy Cross is inviting families to pray together for peace, especially on October 22, feast of Pope St. John Paul II.
Pope encourages Indonesians in Rome to foster dialogue, harmony
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Indonesian Catholic community in Rome, and invites them to build bonds of friendship and paths of dialogue.
Pope invites Rome’s Jewish community to promote peace
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram to the Chief Rabbi of Rome on the occasion of Rosh Ha-Shanah, Yom Kippur, and Sukkot, expressing gratitude for mutual bonds of friendship and inviting the Jewish community to always promote peace.
Pope to women religious: The world needs generous women
In an address to consecrated women taking part in their General Chapters and a group of Carmelite nuns from the Holy Land, Pope Leo XIV praises religious women who respond to God’s call, and highlights the witness of Discalced Carmelites in the Holy Land, with their constant prayers for peace.
Vatican: Appeal trial for London property case opens Monday
On September 22, in the new chambers of the Vatican Tribunal, the second chapter of the high-profile case over the London property deal begins. The first trial ended in December 2023 with ten convictions. Now comes the appeal phase, starting with five hearings this week.
Pope on Gaza: ‘There is no future based on violence, forced exile, and vengeance'
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo thanks Catholic associations committed to solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip, and renews his heartfelt plea for peace.
Pope: Use God’s gifts to create a more just and equitable world
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the parable of the unjust steward, inviting the faithful to ask themselves how they manage the gifts they have received from God.
Pope Leo: Our quality of life does not depend on achievement
In a videomessage for this year's ALS ‘Walk for Life’, Pope Leo says that “the quality of human life is not dependent on achievement", but "on love".
Pope: Justice must be animated by wisdom, love, and mercy
Pope Leo XIV reflects on justice and its function in society at the Jubilee of Justice, inviting participants “to always express to the fullest the exercise of justice in the service of the people, with eyes fixed on God".
Pope at Mass at Sant'Anna: 'You cannot serve two masters'
During his Mass at the Vatican's parish of Sant'Anna, Pope Leo XIV calls the faithful to an inner revolution of the heart, where one resists the inclination to serve 'two masters,' and prays rulers of nations may be free from the temptation to use wealth against humanity.
Lord's Day Reflection: What is the Lord telling us?
As the Church marks the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the parable of the unjust steward.
Myanmar Bishop: 'Civilians are suffering, just trying to survive'
As the bloodshed continues in Myanmar and civil war continues to cripple the country, Bishop Peter Tin Wai of Pyay in the Rakhine state decries the tragic effects for innocent civilians, who are 'just trying to survive,' including for young people, who, being forced to enlist and fight, are determined to flee.
U.S. vetoes U.N. ceasefire resolution as Gaza crisis deepens
The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate and permanent ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages.
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