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Pope Leo: Compassion is a matter of humanity, not a religious issue
Reflecting on the parable of the Good Samaritan, Pope Leo XIV challenges everyone to not let our busy lives “prevent us from feeling compassion” towards others.
New Ge‘ez Missal to serve unity among Ethiopian, Eritrean Catholics
As the Pontifical Ethiopian College hosts the presentation of a new edition of the Ge‘ez-language Missal, Cardinal Prefect Claudio Gugerotti praises the liturgical book as a sign of God’s loving benevolence for the Eastern Catholic Churches of Ethiopia and Eritrea.
Ghana: Seminary formation key to Church renewal in Ghana
At a time of significant demographic shifts in Ghana’s religious landscape, the Bishop of Sunyani Diocese and President of the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Matthew Kwasi Gyamfi, has stressed the need for a renewed missionary spirit in the Catholic Church — beginning from the formation of future priests in the seminary.
Israeli airstrikes kill 54 people in Gaza
At least 54 Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, including dozens sheltering in a school.
Paolo Ruffini awarded 2025 Pauline Award for work rooted in the Gospel
Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, receives the 2025 Pauline Communication and Culture Award at an event in Rome to highlight ethical issues surrounding journalistic reporting on social media.
Msgr. Renzo Pegoraro appointed President of Pontifical Academy for Life
Pope Leo XIV appoints Monsignor Renzo Pegoraro, an expert in medicine and bioethics, as President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, expressing his heartfelt gratitude to Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia for his years of service.
Cardinal Parolin: Enough bombs in Gaza; we call for truce in Ukraine
In an interview with Vatican News, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin calls international humanitarian law to be respected in Gaza, urges Hamas to release all hostages, condemns antisemitism, and says the Vatican is willing to host peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
Southeast Asian leaders appeal for ceasefire and dialogue in Myanmar
Amid ongoing suffering and conflict in Myanmar, leaders of Southeast Asian countries gathered for the ASEAN Summit appeal to all the nation's parties "to expand a temporary ceasefire" and "to build trust towards convening an inclusive dialogue."
Pope Leo meets with Napoli football club following title victory
Pope Leo XIV meets with Naples’ football club, which is celebrating its fourth-ever league victory, and stresses that “it’s the team,” not the individual players, which wins a championship.
Cardinal Koovakad: Buddhists and Christians can foster peace in society
Opening the 8th Buddhist-Christian Colloquium in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, urges the faithful to build on their respective faith traditions to build peace through reconciliation and resilience.
Caritas to host ‘townhall’ to discuss ending the global debt crisis
Caritas Internationalis is set to host a webinar on May 28 to raise awareness of the “current yet silent global crisis” and offer discussions on how to restructure financial systems to serve human rights.
Largest Peruvian community outside Peru - in US city - elated for Pope Leo XIV
The joy of the largest community of Peruvian faithful outside of Peru, found in Paterson, New Jersey, is impossible to contain for US-born and Peruvian missionary Pope Leo XIV according to Msgr. Geno Sylva, Rector of the Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist.
Vatican releases Message for World Tourism Day 2025
The Vatican's Dicastery for Evangelization releases its message for World Tourism Day 2025, themed "Tourism and Sustainable Transformation," calling for protecting the environment, tourists and workers, and offering Christian hope.
Pope: May every baptized Christian feel called to be a sign of hope in our world
As pilgrims and representatives of the African continent celebrate Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV makes a surprise visit and invites everyone to live our faith as a sign of hope in our world.
Goan project wins award for work with at-risk young people
Project HOPE receives the ‘Francis of Assisi and Carlo Acutis, for an economy of fraternity’ prize for their work in Goa, India with at-risk young people and victims and survivors of abuse.
Archbishop Paglia concludes mandate as President of Pontifical Academy for Life
In an interview with the Italian newspaper La Stampa, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia discusses the conclusion of his service as President of the Pontifical Academy for Life, explaining that it is ordinary practice in the Roman Curia that, upon turning 80, all appointments expire.
Catholic and Buddhist delegations to hold 8th Colloquium in Cambodia
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue announces the 8th Buddhist-Christian Colloquium, which will take place in the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh on May 27-29.
‘Ut unum sint’ reaffirms Church’s commitment to ecumenism
Deacon Daniel Galadza discusses the relations with Eastern churches on the anniversary of the publication of ‘Ut unum sint’.
Teaching life and love: A century of service to the blind
To serve the blind in body and soul has been the mission of the Congregation of the Franciscan Sisters Servants of the Cross for 106 years. The heart of their work is Laski, a place chosen by an extraordinary countess who lost her sight and is today beatified in the Catholic Church: Blessed Róża Czacka.
Nicaea and the Evolution of Ecumenism: Setting next stage on path to Christian unity
As the Church celebrates the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Fr. Elias D. Mallon, Ph.D. reflects on the ongoing evolution of ecumenism, which the first ecumenical council of the Church set in motion.