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Pope at Angelus: Christ's Body and Blood, the ultimate sacrifice of love
At the Angelus on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Leo XIV calls Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist "a sacrifice of love for the salvation of the world."
International Safeguarding Conference: Togolese religious nun encourages open discussion about abuse
This year's International Safeguarding Conference (ISC) "Women of faith, women of strength" at the Pontifical Gregorian University, in Rome, dealt with the topic of women and safeguarding. One of the pioneers in raising awareness of the problem of abuse is the Togo nun Mary Lembo
The future of 12 Palestinian villages in the West Bank under threat
Twelve Palestinian villages in Masafer Yatta face imminent demolition following an Israeli decision to designate the area as a military firing zone. Local communities warn that the move paves the way for further displacement and settlement expansion.
Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day
The summer solstice, June 21, marks a day dedicated to celebrating the languages, cultures, and traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.
US Bishops: Promote religious freedom through prayer, reflection, and action
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops commemorate Religious Freedom Week, 22-29 June, inviting the faithful to promote religious freedom for all believers through prayer, education, and public action.
Holy See urges nations to ratify UN anti-landmine convention
The Holy See has invited nations to ratify the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, upholding the link between development and disarmament.
Pope: ‘St. Thomas More offers politicians example of martyr for freedom of conscience’
During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV meets with legislators from various nations and recalls the importance of natural law, entrusting them to St. Thomas More, whose "readiness to sacrifice his life rather than betray the truth makes him a martyr for freedom and for the primacy of conscience."
Helping migrants at 3,000 meters above sea level in Peruvian Andes
A Christian-inspired nonprofit provides Venezuelan migrants seeking a better life in Peru guidance and physical assistance integrating into the new country.
Lord's Day Reflection: Friends, fish, a a feast that costs everything
As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, "Friends, fish, and a feast that costs everything"
Pope calls for a culture of zero tolerance for abuse in the Church
Pope Leo XIV sends a message on the occasion of a Peruvian theatre performance honouring investigative journalist Paola Ugaz, and calls for a culture of zero tolerance toward abuse in the Church and the defence of press freedom. He praises journalists who expose abuse, stating that silencing them threatens democracy and undermines the Gospel's call for justice and truth.
Pope Leo approves decrees for more than 170 martyrs
The Pope authorizes several decrees including a Spanish diocesan priest, more than 100 martyrs, a seminrian, and four servants of God.
Watch the documentary: "León de Perú"
The Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary, “León de Perú”, featuring footage that retraces the mission of Robert Francis Prevost in Peru.
To die of hope: remembering those who died in the quest for a better life
On the eve of World Refugee Day the Sant’Egidio community holds its annual prayer vigil in memory of all those who lost their lives on their journey to Europe.
Pope tells future Vatican envoys to serve with humility and faith
Pope Leo XIV thanks priests of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy who have completed a year of missionary service for their dedication and urges them to live their priesthood with humility, closeness, and faith, wherever the Church may send them.
Benin: Union of Priests in West Africa denounce kidnappings and call for more security and peace
The priests of West Africa recently concluded their 11th annual ordinary Congress with Holy Mass at Saint Michael Parish in Cotonou, Benin. In their final communiqué, the Union of Priests of West Africa notably called for peace and security in the sub-region while denouncing cases of kidnapping and assassination of pastoral agents in the exercise of their ministry.
Pope Leo XIV: Always remember those persecuted for their faith
Pope Leo calls on religious to never cease to bring consolation to those being persecuted for their faith, as he thanks the Order of Friars Minor Conventual and Trinitarians on the occasion of their General Chapters.
Pope Leo: AI must help and not hinder children and young people's development
When faced with the "exceptional product of human genius" which is artificial intelligence, Pope Leo XIV warns it raises pressing questions, must never forget human dignity, and cannot interfere with the proper human and neurological development of young people and children.
Hope amidst turmoil in the light of the Resurrection
Amid the escalation of war in the Holy Land and the suffering and fear it is causing, Father John Luke Gregory, Franciscan Father of the Custody of the Holy Land, reflects on the many challenges posed by the current situation and on how faith gives us the power to look to the horizon with hope and even find joy amid despair.
Pope Leo: So many innocent lives are being lost to war
At the end of his visit to the Santa Maria di Galeria Transmission Center, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes in an interview with Italy's Tg1 news the vital role Vatican Radio continues to play, especially in reaching remote areas.
Israel and Iran exchange missile fire as tensions escalate
Iranian missiles have inflicted significant damage in Isreal after penetrating its air defences on the 7th day of the conflict.