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Pope Leo XIV departs on his Apostolic Journey to France
Pope Leo XIV departs aboard the papal plane from Rome bound for Paris as he begins his four-day Apostolic Journey to France.
Cardinal Tagle: Fulton Sheen’s mission was to bring people to Christ
At the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen in St Louis, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle reflects on the missionary vocation of the American bishop, whose preaching reached millions through radio and television. But, he says, Sheen’s blessedness lay not in fame, but in his communion with Christ and his closeness to the poor.
France awaits Pope Leo
On the eve of Pope Leo XIV's arrival in Paris, Vatican News Correspondent Deborah Castellano Lubov reports from outside the Cathedral of Notre Dame to share the great excitement in France for the Pope's imminent arrival, and great emotion after the devastating 2019 fire.
Pope meets with Hungarian PM, Portuguese President
Pope Leo meets separately with the Prime Minister of Hungary and the President of Portugal, discussing topics such as global conflict, multilateralism, and the situation of Christian minorities around the world.
Nuncio to France: ‘Pope Leo’s visit to deliver message of peace to a hesitant Europe'
In an interview with Vatican Media ahead of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Journey to France, the Apostolic Nuncio to France, Archbishop Celestino Migliore, says that the Holy Father’s visit will further the rediscovery of Christianity and interest in Jesus Christ in the country, and will send a powerful message to a 'hesitant Europe.'
Cardinal Parolin: Pope's visit to France to shine light on life, peace, Europe
The Vatican Secretary of State looks ahead to the Pope’s visit to France and to UNESCO, highlighting the “diplomacy of encounter” and the “creative efforts” capable of freeing Europe from a logic of violence.
Pope: Climate crisis is not just an environmental challenge, but a matter of justice
On the occasion of the Plenary Session of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences, Pope Leo receives its members in the Clementine Hall of the Vatican and urges that scientific and technological progress be accompanied by “a corresponding growth in responsibility”, particularly in light of increasingly frequent climate shocks.
Ghana’s Bishops call for action against drug menace
The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference warn that the country may be facing a much wider drug-trafficking crisis. The Bishops are calling for stronger action at Ghana’s borders while urging churches, schools, families and communities to confront the growing impact of drug abuse, particularly among young people. They pointed this out after nearly four tonnes of cocaine shipped from Ghana to France was seized.
Archbishop Fulton Sheen: A 'master of modern media'
Amid the noise of our media-driven world, Bishop Louis Tylka of Peoria, Illinois, reflects on what Archbishop Fulton Sheen called “the most important conversation in a human life”—the one that takes place “in the depths of the heart.”
Who was Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen?
On the eve of his beatification, the Executive Director of the Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Foundation explores the life and legacy of this famous evangelizer.
UNESCO Deputy Director: Pope’s visit is timely for our world
UNESCO’s Deputy Director-General, Åsa Regnér, speaks to Vatican News about the importance of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the UN agency on September 25, during his Apostolic Journey to France, and emphasizes how multilateral institutions can continue to help build peace.
Yemen conflict continues without pause
Saudi Arabia reportedly carries out 19 airstrikes across three Yemeni provinces over the last day, forcing thousands of Yemenis to flee their homes, and compounding what is already one of the world's most severe humanitarian crises.
South Africa: Gauteng faith leaders urge respect for women and human life
Faith leaders in South Africa’s Gauteng province have condemned the killing of women in Ekurhuleni and called for a sustained effort to rebuild respect for human life, beginning in families and extending to religious communities, schools, government and wider society.
Pope appeals for care and protection of migrant children
Pope Leo XIV appeals for the protection of migrant and refugee children, and for everyone to take responsibility for minors on the move. His appeal comes ahead of the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
Pope Leo upholds Fulton Sheen's legacy ahead of beatification
On the eve of Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s beatification, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope that the new American Blessed's example will inspire innovative ways of spreading the Gospel with joyful enthusiasm.
Pope: Progress is truly human if it makes the world better for everyone
Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis on ‘Gaudium et spes,’ focusing on the chapter dedicated to the meaning of human activity in the universe. ‘Gaudium et spes,” he says, invites us to share “the bread of knowledge and know-how,” so that humanity can develop its potential and, with the help of God, work together to build “a better future.”
Archbishop Gallagher: Reconciliation is born of accepting truth about past
Speaking at an event at the Polish Embassy to the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher highlights the enduring relevance of Polish-German reconciliation after World War II, stressing that reconciliation requires confronting the truth about the past with courage and openness to dialogue.
Two Christian schools reopen in Syria after decades of closure
Two schools run by the Franciscan friars of the Custody of the Holy Land have been inaugaurated in Syria’s Idlib governorate.
American theologian to receive the 2026 Ratzinger Prize
The 2026 Ratzinger Prize recipient is American theologian Dr John Cavadini, recognized for the scholarly merits of his research on Patristics, particularly his studies on St Augustine. Pope Leo XIV will present the award to to Dr Cavadini on December 19 in the Apostolic Palace.