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Bishops should lead the implementation of Synodality, says Bishop Mfumbusa
During the launch of the AMECEA synodality formation manual and synodality songs in the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA), the keynote speaker stressed that the future of synodality in the Catholic Church across Eastern Africa rests with the Bishops.
Pope appeals for ceasefire and dialogue in Middle East war
Pope Leo XIV urges all those responsible for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East to agree to a ceasefire and reopen paths of dialogue.
Pope at Angelus: Faith opens our eyes to suffering humanity
At the Angelus on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Jesus’ healing of the man born blind, and says faith teaches us to see humanity and its struggles as God sees them.
Pope Leo takes possession of apartment in Apostolic Palace
The Director of the Holy See Press Office confirms Pope Leo XIV’s move to the Apostolic Palace after having resided at the Palazzo del Sant’Uffizio since the beginning of his pontificate.
Seoul: Religious women reflect on AI ethics and faith
Religious communities in South Korea participate in a special lecture on artificial intelligence, calling for wisdom, responsibility, and the commitment to human dignity.
A Pontifical and an American university promote ethics and education in AI era
At the Pontifical Antonianum University, a conference on AI ethics underscores a growing collaboration with Mississippi State University, spanning research and study opportunities in Rome.
Holy See on surrogacy: Always protect women and children
The Permanent Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations highlights the risks of exploitation in surrogacy, describing it as a field where “technology and practice have run laps around the law and ethics."
Pope: Justice in the Church is ministry in service of people of God
Pope Leo XIV opens the judicial year of the Vatican Tribunal, and recalls the deep bond between justice, charity, and societal stability.
Lebanon’s Nuncio distributes aid to southern villages, appeals for support
Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon since 2022, highlights the urgent need for support after having visited southern villages to help distribute 15 tons of humanitarian aid from L’Œuvre d’Orient.
Myanmar Bishops declare 26 March as Day of Prayer and Fasting for Peace
In a letter to the “Children of God,” Myanmar’s Catholic Bishops invite the faithful to observe a day of prayer and fasting for peace in the country and the world on Thursday, 26 March.
Pilgrims flock to Assisi to see bones of St Francis
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago.
Cardinal Radcliffe: The suffering of Ukraine is the suffering of the world
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., concludes his visit to Ukraine and speaking to Vatican News, he reflects on the most moving encounters he experienced in the war-torn country.
Ugandan Bishops expected to start ad limina visit with Pope Leo XIV next week
The Catholic Bishops of Uganda, under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), will begin their pilgrimage to Rome on Sunday, 15 March. They will participate in the traditional “ad limina apostolorum” visit. This is a significant event in the life of the local Church.
Margaret Karram re-elected President of the Focolare Movement
Margaret Karram has been re-elected President of the Focolare Movement for a second five-year term (2026–2031). Fr Roberto Almada is the new Co-President.
Pope Leo addresses French Christian entrepreneurs business leaders
In a message sent for the centenary of the French Movement of Christian Entrepreneurs and Leaders (EDC), gathered in Lyon, France, Pope Leo XIV recalls the special responsibility of Christian entrepreneurs in a world undergoing profound economic and social changes.
Solomon Islands bishops meet and encourage seminarians
During their first meeting of 2026, the bishops of the Solomon Islands gather with seminarians and formators at Holy Name of Mary Seminary, where five students receive their cassocks.
Pope Leo on Mathematics Day: Moral dimension must be upheld
Pope Leo XIV, who taught mathematics and physics, sends a message on the occasion of the International Day of Mathematics, reiterating that having a great deal of knowledge is not enough if we do not know who we are or what the meaning of life is.
Mozart’s Requiem resounds in Rome with Warsaw Chamber Opera
Mozart’s Requiem in D minor echo through the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, in a performance by the Choir and Orchestra of the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Stripped of excessive interpretative weight, the work emerges with renewed clarity, revealing the natural humanity of a masterpiece that meditates on life, death, and hope.
Ethiopian bishops urge their people to resist hatred and division
Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops condemn acts of violence committed against civilians in various parts of the country and appeal to men and women of goodwill to resist hatred and reject attempts to create division in society.
Cuba to release 51 prisoners during Holy Week following talks with Holy See
In a statement, the Cuban government says the decision to pardon dozens of prisoners in the coming days has been taken in a spirit of goodwill and fluid diplomatic relations with the Holy See and coincides with the proximity of Holy Week celebrations.