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Called to be human
Our Editorial Director, Andrea Tornielli, explores how the words of Pope Leo XIV can be traced back to similar reflections of Joseph Ratzinger, before his election as Pope Benedict XVI.
Pope Leo XIV: What unites Christians is far greater than what divides
Pope Leo XIV meets with participants in the Symposium “Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity," and highlights the many aspects that unite Christians, as the Church celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Argentine President Milei
Pope Leo XIV and President Javier Milei of Argentina meet in the Vatican and highlight the importance of urgent efforts in support of peace.
Catholic religious sister receives top anti-human trafficking award in Thailand
A Thai Catholic religious sister, known for her groundbreaking grassroots initiatives to combat human trafficking, has received national recognition for her work with vulnerable communities in Thailand's remote northern regions.
Pope receives President of the European Council
At the heart of the meeting at the Secretariat of State was the proposal to establish a global fund to eliminate world hunger and promote the development of the poorest countries, as well as the international situation, including the conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza.
Gaza: The weapon of food
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a critical point, with food aid becoming a tool of political strategy rather than relief. The failure of the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a joint Israeli-American initiative, highlights the collapse of efforts to secure a ceasefire and exposes deeper tensions over control, legitimacy, and the future governance of the Strip.
Former Israeli PM Olmert: ‘We need not just a truce, but an end to the war'
In a conversation with Vatican Media, former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert expresses his opinion that a truce for Gaza is not sufficient and that there is no viable path to coexistence other than a two-state solution.
Pope's former diocese of Chiclayo, Peru, renews his charity projects
In Chiclayo, northern Peru, five charity projects promoted by the former local bishop, Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, have been given new life.
Church communicators gather in Prague to share message of hope
Prague hosts the 35th Meeting of the European Bishops’ Conference spokespersons gathering Catholic press officers from across Europe.
Pope Leo XIV meets with Italian President Mattarella
Pope Leo XIV holds a private audience with the President of Italy, Sergio Mattarella, who was accompanied by his children and several grandchildren.
Pope to ecclesial movements: Always keep Jesus at the centre
In an audience with moderators of lay associations, ecclesial movements, and new communities, Pope Leo highlights hierarchical and charismatic gifts as essential aspects of the Church.
Australian primary students send Pope Leo XIV a homemade quilt
As he presented his credential letters to the Pope this week, Keith Pitt, the new Australian Ambassador to the Holy See, gave Pope Leo XIV biscuits, wine, and a homemade quilt from students at a Catholic school.
Pope: Religious orders express beauty of Church’s diverse charisms
Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of three religious congregations, and highlights the Church’s beauty which they express through their diverse charisms and apostolic missions.
Pope Leo XIV urges priests in France to embrace love that is generous
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to priests serving in the Paris region, and encourages them to cultivate fraternity and unity, even amid challenging ecclesial and social conditions.
News from the Orient - June 5, 2025
In this week's News from the Orient, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Priests ordained on Ascension Day, relics of Cardinal Hossu are to be displayed at the Vatican, and Global Coptic Day is marked worldwide.
Archbishop Gallagher in Cuba: Promoting peace and unity
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States visits Cuba to mark 90 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and Havana. The visit also highlights the Holy See’s continued commitment to accompanying the Cuban people and supporting the common good.
World Environment Day 2025: #BeatPlasticPollution
The Republic of Korea hosts the 2025 edition of this World Day as the theme challenges everyone to combat the ever-growing problem of plastic pollution.
From Castel Gandolfo to the world: Religious women embrace new challenges after transformative studies in Rome
The Dicastery for Evangelization continues to have a profound impact on the lives of religious sisters, especially those from regions that fall under the jurisdiction or competence of the Dicastery—primarily in Asia and African countries. Through scholarships provided by the Dicastery, these religious women study at pontifical universities, particularly at the Pontifical Urban University (Pontificia Università Urbaniana).
Pope Leo XIV meets Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors
Pope Leo XIV encounters the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors in the Vatican.
Over 70,000 pilgrims expected to take part in Jubilee for Movements
The Jubilee of Movements, Associations, and New Communities is set to take place in Rome on June 7-8, with over 70,000 pilgrims expected to participate in the events that will culminate in the Mass of Pentecost Sunday with Pope Leo XIV.