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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.
At Death’s Door: Gazans’ struggle to survive famine deployed as a weapon of war
As famine steals lives in war-torn Gaza, parents face agonizing choices to secure food for their children, who increasingly go hungry amid rampant inflation and a dire lack of food and assistance.
Colombian Bishops mourn assassinated Senator Miguel Uribe
The Bishops of Colombia express their deep sorrow for the death of Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay, a presidential hopeful who was shot at a political rally in June.
Pittsburgh Bishop: Comfort for the hurting after Steel Works explosion
Bishop Mark Eckman of the US city of Pittsburgh prays for the comfort of all those hurting after the deadly explosions on Monday at the Clairton Coke Works, and reflects that "at times like this, our faith calls us to stand together in compassion, in prayer, and in care for one another."
Pope's Wednesday General Audience to be held inside due to heat
Pope Leo XIV's General Audience on Wednesday, August 13, will be held in the Paul VI Hall due to the extreme Roman heat.
Pope expands rights for parents working in the Vatican
The Vatican has published a new Rescript, signed by the Prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy and approved by the Holy Father, that introduces several new measures regarding paternity leave, the rights of parents with children who are incapacitated or have a severe disability, and the granting of family allowances.
Dicastery for Communication
The Dicastery for Communication oversees the entire communications network of the Apostolic See in such a way that the whole system responds in an integrated way to the needs of the Church’s evangelizing mission in a context characterized by the presence and development of digital media, and by the factors of convergence and interactivity.
President of Haitian Bishops’ Conference thanks Pope Leo XIV for appeal
Archbishop Max Leroy Mesidor, the President of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference and Archbishop of Port-au-Prince, expresses the Haitian Bishops' gratitude for Pope Leo XIV's appeal for their nation on Sunday, while lamenting that crime in the country "knows no bounds."
UN urges better response as two million Afghanis returned home this year
The UN Children's Fund, UNICEF, welcomes reports that two million Afghanis, including half-a-million children, returned home to Afghanistan this year, but warns of critical challenges in the country and inherent in society, especially for girls.
European leaders call for Ukraine’s involvement peace summit
European leaders have called on U.S. President Donald J. Trump to involve Ukraine in a planned summit with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin, on ending the war in Ukraine.
Pope Leo hails Armenia-Azerbaijan peace deal
At the Sunday Angelus, the Pope makes a heartfelt appeal to international decision-makers to take responsibility for seeking solutions to conflicts. He expresses satisfaction over the new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, but also deep sorrow for the violence that continues to devastate Haiti.
Church in Haiti appeals for stop to bloodshed, impunity and fear
Following the kidnapping of nine people in Haiti over the past week, the Archdiocese of the capital strongly condemns the incident and "the failure of the state and of society that is losing its sensitivity for life." It calls on the people "to raise their voices, unite in prayer and take measures to reject this climate of dehumanisation."
Pope at Angelus: Invest the treasure of your life in love and mercy
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to share not only material goods but time, presence, and empathy.
Pope Leo remembers Cardinal Karlic, a faithful shepherd who loved the Church
In a telegram of condolence for the death of Argentine Cardinal Cardinal Estanislao Esteban Karlic, Archbishop Emeritus of Paraná, Pope Leo XIV recalls his life in the service of God and the Church, “bringing the light of the Gospel to various areas of life and culture,” and his contribution to the drafting of the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
Armenia and Azerbaijan sign 'milestone' peace deal
Armenia and Azerbaijan have signed a peace deal at the White House that aims to end decades of armed conflict that killed tens of thousands, and led to the expulsion of more than 100,000 Armenians from the disputed territory of Karabakh.
Pope appoints Cardinal Grech as envoy for celebration at Gozo Cathedral
Pope Leo appoints Cardinal Mario Grech as Special Envoy to the celebration marking fifty years since the coronation of the altarpiece of the Assumption, venerated in the Cathedral of Gozo, Malta.
Holy See publishes regulation on the awarding of public contracts
A new General Executive Decree lays out rules of transparency, control, and competition in the awarding of public contracts by the Holy See and the Vatican City State.
Holy See reaffirms commitment to supporting Landlocked Developing Nations
At the Third International Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan, Archbishop Gabriele Caccia calls for solidarity, justice, and concrete action to eradicate poverty and foster integral human development.
International Day of Indigenous Peoples: The right to remain apart
The International Day of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples emphasises the rights of indigenous peoples to remain separated from the rest of the world. In Peru, the Mashco Piro communities are the invisible guardians of the Amazon - now under threat from extractive industries.