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Pope urges Knights of Columbus to be signs of hope
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the Knights of Columbus thanking them for their service for the most needy, a service which he says stems from their founder Michael McGivney.
Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace
In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the path of peace.
Five years after Beirut blast, relative of victim says justice ‘denied'
Elie Hasrouty, whose father was killed in the 2020 Beirut port blast, tells Vatican News that he wants the tragedy to inspire Lebanon to “come together, act, and organise".
Pope: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace
In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family.
Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana praises hospitality amidst conflict
Following the reignition of conflict in the northeastern part of Ghana, the Minister of the Upper East Region of the country urges local Catholic leaders to use their influence to achieve peace.
The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of videos by Palestinian militias showing them suffering from starvation.
Pope to Medjugorje youth gathering: ‘No-one walks alone’
Pope Leo tells young people gathered for the 36th International Youth Festival in Medjugorje to "walk together, support each other, and inspire one another".
Pope Leo mourns migrants who died in shipwreck off Yemen
The Pope entrusts to the loving mercy of Almighty God the dozens of victims—mostly Ethiopian nationals—who perished in a shipwreck while attempting to reach Saudi Arabia and other wealthy oil-producing countries.
More than 600,000 children in Sudan are at risk due to conflict
A new UNICEF report documents high risk levels for the hundreds of thousands of children in Sudan suffering from malnutrition and the threat of cholera as a result of ongoing violence.
From sunset to daybreak: Friendship can change the world
Andrea Monda, the Director of L'Osservatore Romano, reflects on the message of Pope Leo XIV at the Prayer Vigil for the Jubilee of Youth.
Palestinians protest Gaza offensive as starvation deaths rise
Thousands of Palestinians rally across several West Bank cities, protesting Israel’s ongoing military campaign in Gaza and restrictions on aid deliveries that have fuelled widespread hunger in the enclave.
Pope shares closeness with people of Beirut marking five years since port explosion
A vigil was held on Sunday 4 August in Beirut in an area adjacent to the site of the port explosion tragedy exactly five years ago on 4 August 2020. A message from Pope Leo XIV read during the vigil expressed his closeness with the people. Apostolic Nunzio, Archbishop Borgia says, “the families of the victims need justice and truth about what happened. These are deaths that still have no explanation, and this weighs heavily on the whole country.”
WYD Seoul: Preparations have already begun
Following Pope Leo's annoucement of the dates for World Youth Day in 2027, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life extends an invitation to bishops and youth ministry offices worldwide to start their journeys towards the global event.
SECAM Bishops celebrate the close of Plenary Assembly with young people
The 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly, held in Kigali, Rwanda, concluded on Sunday at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho. The newly re-elected President of SECAM, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo, Archbishop of Kinshasa, assured pilgrims that Africa has every reason to be optimistic about its future. He emphasised that this future lies in the hands of young people, who continue to embrace the faith.
Kyiv suffers massive air strikes prompting retaliatory attacks
Authorities say Russia launched a massive missile attack on Kyiv early Sunday, shortly after what is believed to be Moscow’s deadliest airstrike of the year on the Ukrainian capital killed at least 31 people, including five children, and wounded more than 150. The attacks prompted deadly retaliatory strikes by Ukraine on key Russian targets.
War, hunger, displacement and disease plague Sudanese civilians
At least 150,000 people have been killed in Sudan’s civil conflict, and about 12 million have fled their homes, leading to what the United Nations and other aid organisations describe as the world’s largest humanitarian crisis.
Palestinians urge international pressure as Gaza deaths from starvation rise
The Palestinian government on Sunday called on the international community to intensify pressure on Israel to fully reopen border crossings into Gaza, citing worsening humanitarian conditions.
Pope Leo: We are with the young people of Gaza, Ukraine and war-torn lands
At the conclusion of the closing Mass for the Jubilee of Youth, Pope Leo remembers young people suffering "the most serious evils" caused by other human beings, mentioning specifically war-torn Gaza, Ukraine, and "every land bloodied by war."
Pope at Youth Mass: The Lord is gently knocking at the window of your soul
During the Mass for the Jubilee of Young People at Tor Vergata, Pope Leo XIV reminds the young people that Jesus is our hope, and urges them to "adventure with the Lord toward eternity" as the Lord is "gently knocking" at the window of their soul.
Pope Leo to SECAM: May your work 'foster an intense experience of the love of God'
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the 20th Plenary Assembly of the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM), praying their deliberations on the theme of 'Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation and Peace' will highlight "the importance of fostering an intense experience of the love of God that awakens in hearts the sure hope of salvation in Christ..."