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Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel join Pope Leo at weekly General Audience
Around 14,000 of the faithful joined Pope Leo XIV at the weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall and St. Peter's Basilica, including several Hebrew-speaking Catholics from Israel.
Church network in India rallies against ‘invisible chains’ of human trafficking
Religious sisters in Goa gathered on August 13 for a regional assembly tackling trafficking, focusing on prevention, protection, and restoring dignity.
Vietnam’s major seminaries set sights on unified, Christ-centered training model
Nearly 70 seminary educators from across Vietnam meet in Sam Son parish, Thanh Hoa diocese, for the 2025 Conference of Major Seminaries.
Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
The Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life is competent for enhancing the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people, the family and its mission according to God’s plan, the elderly, and for the promotion and protection of life.
Pope Leo: Stop the war in Ukraine and the hunger in Gaza. May the hostages be freed.
The hopes of Leo XIV regarding the two ongoing wars and the goals of the Holy See's “soft diplomacy” aimed at resolving crises through dialogue rather than war are expressed to journalists upon his arrival at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope will take a break there until Tuesday, but with some public engagements and celebrations on 15 and 17 August.
Island bishops gather to discuss future of Church in the Pacific
Bishops from around the Pacific gather in American Samoa for a week of prayer and discussion, and ask: Where is God calling the Church in the Pacific?
Ukraine’s president in Berlin amid concerns over Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for Assumption holiday weekend
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass and enjoy the cooler weather over the feast of the Assumption of Mary.
Ruffini: Safeguarding our humanity by serving others
Speaking at the triennial congress of the Union of the African Catholic Press (“Union catholique africaine de la presse”, UCAP), the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication invites journalists to read and share stories “with the intelligence of the heart, with the wisdom of love, without confusing means and ends, truth and falsehood, intuition and calculation.”
At least 20 killed in shipwreck off Lampedusa
According to current reports, 27 people are missing, while the Coast Guard and the Guardia di Finanza have rescued between 70 and 80 people from the small vessel.
Bishop near front lines in Ukraine: ‘Half the exarchate is off-limits'
One of the youngest bishops in the world serves the community of east-central Ukraine, where the violence continues and has left the cathedral closed and the bishop constantly moving to be with his flock.
World Children’s Day Committee moves to Dicastery for Laity, Family, Life
Pope Leo XIV issues a rescript on Wednesday effectively placing within the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life the Pontifical Committee that Pope Francis had established organizing events dedicated to children.
South African Pilgrims make historic mission in the heart of Rome
In a stirring display of faith and evangelization, South African pilgrims, this past week were in the Eternal City. As part of a larger international mission, pilgrims from South Africa led a powerful procession and public testimony event in the very heart of Rome—culminating in a never-before-seen moment on the iconic Spanish Steps.
Pope at Audience: Sincere sorrow can open door to conversion and joy
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV urges the faithful to recall that we are God's beloved children embraced by His forgiving love, explaining that sincerely seeking conversion helps us journey toward salvation despite our fragility.
Church groups continue to serve in the Middle East despite US funding cuts
Despite deep cuts to the United States' foreign aid funding, Catholic aid organizations are working to continue providing humanitarian aid to communities in need throughout the Middle East.
Holy See outlines peacebuilding role at Chilean congress
Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, addresses a congress on peacebuikding, highlighting the Holy See's efforts, throughout the years, to promote a culture of peace and encounter.
Hunger spreads in northern Nigeria
The International Committee of the Red Cross says that more than 3 million people are facing hunger in northeastern Nigeria – and the UN warns that a total of 30 million could be at risk across the country.
Caritas Albano: Our poor will be the first to dine with the Pope
After presiding over Mass on Sunday 17 August, Pope Leo will share lunch with some 100 people experiencing poverty from the Diocese of Albano, and the Director of Caritas Albano says 'they are all eager to speak with him, to share their stories and struggles.'
Holy See and Burundi mark sixty years of diplomatic relations
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin pays a visit to Burundi for the close of the Jubilee marking 60 years of diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the East African nation.
Angola: Diocese of Sumbe celebrates Jubilee Year and ordains 28 Catholic priests
The Diocese of Sumbe in Angola has concluded its 50th-anniversary Jubilee with the ordination of 28 new priests.