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Pope blesses cornerstone of new Gemelli Hospital Heart Centre
Pope Leo XIV blesses the cornerstone of the Gemelli Hospital's new “Pope Francis Heart Centre”, expressing his hope that the hospital’s mission may remain rooted in human and Christian formation as well as medical excellence.
Cardinal Parolin: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy offers paths of peace for the world
In an interview with Vatican Media, the Cardinal Secretary of State reflects on the 325th anniversary of the institution that forms future papal diplomats, as Pope Leo XIV visits the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy for the first time since his election.
Pope recongnizes martyrdom of 49 Spaniards during civil war
Pope Leo XIV authorizes the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom, offering of life, and heroic virtues of several Servants of God, advancing their causes for canonization.
Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences
Meeting for the first time with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics and Anglicans to proclaim Christ to the world together, working to overcome any differences and challenges.
Pope’s Africa visit an opportunity to share ‘joys and sorrows’ of local Catholics
Archbishop José Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo’s recently-concluded Apostolic Journey across Africa. He says that the Pope’s visit was an opportunity to “touch the joys and the sorrows of the body of Christ in this part of the world”.
Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness
Organizers of the World Youth Day 2027 name five patron saints whose lives reflect persecution, migration, and social struggle, presenting them as guides for young people preparing for the global gathering.
Pope calls for peaceful use of nuclear energy on Chernobyl 40th anniversary
Pope Leo XIV recalls the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and calls for discernment and responsibility so that all use of nuclear energy may serve life and peace.
Pope at Regina Caeli: Don't let 'thieves' rob your joy and peace
As he prays the Regina Caeli, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to trust the Lord, and warns against letting ourselves be deceived by 'thieves' who seek to destroy our joy by leading us astray.
Pope ordains new priests and calls them to be channels of life
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations and ordains ten new priests, inviting them to grow in communion with their parish communities and ensure that the Church remains welcoming to all people.
Vatican releases programmes of Pope Leo's pastoral visits in Italy
The Holy See Press Office releases the programmes of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming pastoral visits throughout Italy over the next three months.
US–Iran talks to resume in Pakistan
Talks on ending the US and Israel's war with Iran are due to resume this weekend in Pakistan.
Lord’s Day Reflection: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd
As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "From Messina with Love: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd”.
Pope: Religion courses teach young people to listen to restless heart
Meeting with Italian Catholic religion teachers, Pope Leo XIV upholds their efforts to help young people learn to listen to their restless hearts, saying Catholic teaching holds great didactic value even in secular education.
Pope to EU lawmakers: Seek unity, not conflict that leads to destruction
Pope Leo XIV urges European People’s Party lawmakers to reject ideology, rebuild trust with citizens, and pursue a form of politics rooted in the common good by seeking unity over conflict.
Pope: Human dignity is not lost even after serious crimes are committed
Pope Leo XIV offers his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
Vietnamese bishops tell Pope Leo that their Church is a family
As part of their ad limina visit to the Vatican, the Vietnamese bishops meet with Pope Leo, and Bishop Dominic Nguyen Tuan Anh describes the audience as fraternal and heartfelt.
Bishop Beka: The Pope has brought new momentum to Equatorial Guinea
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Equatorial Guinea reflects on Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey, highlighting the urgency of reconciliation, respect for diversity, and social commitment as drivers of change for the nation.
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces settler encroachments
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has described recent Israeli settler encroachments and land damage on its property in Tayasir as "a clear violation of Church properties", affirming that "protecting Church endowment properties is a red line", as authorities commit to address the situation.
A study day at the Vatican on marriage, faith and the munus docendi
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announces a meeting on April 28 at the Vatican's Casina Pio IV focusing on the relationship between the sacrament of marriage, faith and the munus docendi, with a particular attention to the formation of priests in accompanying young people, engaged couples, and married couples in the faith.
Holy See: Aid is not being met while spending on weapons is increasing
Speaking at the follow-up Forum on financial development, Monsignor Marco Formica highlights the urgent need to change the global financing model whilst keeping the preservation of human dignity at its core.