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Pope Leo: Persecuted Christians are witnesses of truth, justice, hope
In his Angelus address during the Jubilee of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the persecution Christians will face at the end times and our call to “bear witness to the truth that saves the world; to the justice that redeems peoples from oppression.”
Pope at Mass: World leaders must heed cry of the poor—no peace without justice
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass to mark the Jubilee of the Poor, and urges leaders of nations to listen to the cry of the poorest, saying they remind us that there can be no peace without justice.
DR Congo: Terrorists kill civilians at Church-run hospital in North Kivu
Around 20 people are believed killed in a terrorist attack at a hospital run by religious sisters in the North Kivu village of Byambwe, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with missionaries denouncing the “shameful silence” of the international community.
'Turn Debt into Hope' for World Day of the Poor
On the ninth World Day of the Poor, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance calls on the EU to address the global debt crisis affecting the most vulnerable. Through its “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign, the alliance urges fair, transparent solutions to reduce poverty and promote justice.
Hollywood to the Vatican: Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee meet Pope
Speaking with Vatican News, Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, Leslie Mann, and Kenneth Lonergan share their responses to Pope Leo’s call to use their roles in the world of cinema to help others “rediscover a portion of the hope that is essential for humanity to live to the fullest.”
New USCCB President: Immigration remains priority for US Bishops
Newly elected USCCB President Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City highlights the U.S. Bishops' care for migrants, synodality, and efforts to overcome polarization by being instruments of communion.
Pope: Cinema is more than a screen; it sets hope in action
Pope Leo XIV welcomes actors, filmmakers, directors, and scriptwriters for an audience in the Vatican, and challenges them to be “witnesses of hope, beauty and truth” in our world today.
Pope Leo XIV gifts 62 indigenous artefacts to Canadian Bishops
Meeting with representatives of the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Pope Leo XIV gifts 62 artefacts from the Vatican Museums’ collection originally from indigenous communities in Canada, as a sign of dialogue and respect, which the Canadian Bishops affirm they will properly safeguard and preserve.
Catholic universities network for a new humanism in an age of algorithms
At an international conference held in Salamanca, Spain, the themes of communication and artificial intelligence are tied to the mission and challenges faced by Catholic universities. The prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, Paolo Ruffini, notes that AI is a gift, but cannot replace human intelligence.
Lord's Day Reflection: Serving the Author of all that is good
As the Church marks the Thirty-third (and penultimate) Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the "stern, apocalyptic message of the readings", and the loving relationship with God that allows us to face challenges with hope and commitment.
Russia launches massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine
Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early Friday, killing at least six people in the capital Kyiv and two more in the south, while injuring at least 35, authorities said.
Truly Free: Rethinking work in the age of exhaustion
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.
Holy See reaffirms support for two-state solution and for UNRWA
Addressing the United Nations, Archbishop Caccia reaffirms the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and calls for renewed diplomatic efforts for peace and for strengthened backing for UNRWA.
Pope Leo urges Lateran University to 'pursue the truth'
Pope Leo visits the Pontifical Lateran University for the inauguration of the 2025–2026 academic year, saying that the institution “holds a special place" in his heart.
Pope inaugurates San Martino Outpatient Center at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo visits the newly opened facility under the Colonnade of St. Peter's Basilica, which expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose some of the most common illnesses affecting people who live on the streets.
Cardinal David at COP30: We must not make it so easy to abuse nature
On the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Cardinal Pablo David of the Philippines brings the voice of all Filipinos, suffering first hand the horrific consequences of climate change.
Sudan and South Sudan’s Bishops call for urgent action amid humanitarian crises and violence
As their weeklong Plenary concludes, the Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan express being overwhelmed by the escalating violence and the appalling human conditions resulting from ongoing conflicts in both countries.
News from the Orient - Nov. 13, 2025
In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Romanian Greek Catholics get a new Major Archbishop, a Turkish Christian village regains its Aramaic name, and Christians return to al-Ghassaniyah, Syria.
Pope establishes Apostleship of the Sea as canonical legal entity
With a new chirograph, Pope Leo decrees that the Apostleship of the Sea will be responsible for promoting the pastoral care of the “people of the sea".
Pope Leo XIV: ‘We can no longer tolerate structural injustices’
A new book by Pope Leo XIV, “La forza del Vangelo: la fede cristiana in 10 parole,” includes a previously unpublished text by the Holy Father. Published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana and set to be released November 20, “La forza del Vangelo,” is an anthology of interventions and speeches by Pope Leo organized around key Christian themes.
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