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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.
‘Codex’ exhibit bridges old masterpieces and Vatican archives
The Vatican Apostolic Library and the Colnaghi Foundation have inaugurated a cultural and philanthropic initiative titled "Codex," featuring masterpieces by Caravaggio, Bernini, and Tintoretto in dialogue with rare manuscripts and archival documents from the Library’s collections.
Pope Leo XIV: 'Let us renew our devotion to Mary'
In the Basilica of St. Mary Major, Pope Leo XIV venerates the icon of Maria Salus Populi Romani, prays in front of the tomb of Pope Francis, and urges Christians to grow in our devotion to Mary.
Pope Leo: "I offer you the little that I have and am"
Pope Leo XIV takes possession of the Basilica of St John Lateran, the seat of the Bishop of Rome, and greets his new diocesan family.
Ecuadorian president Daniel Noboa begins a new four-year term
Ecuador's re-elected President Daniel Noboa has been inaugurated and now has four more years to continue his hard-line crime fighting policies
Russia continues massive drone and missile attacks on Ukraine
Authorities say Russia has continued its largest air raid in three years of the war against Ukraine in a second straight night of massive drone and ballistic missile strikes in which the capital city, Kyiv, was again the focus. Ukraine’s leadership announced at least 12 people were killed, including three children in the Kyiv region, and dozens more injured, prompting an angry reaction from the European Union.
Pope to Rome's mayor: 'For you and with you I am Roman'
Pope Leo XIV visits Rome's Aracoeli Square, near the seat of civic government on the Capitoline Hill, where he receives a formal tribute from Roberto Gualtieri, Mayor of Rome.
Pope Leo XIV: Our prayer embraces all those suffering from war
Following the Regina Caeli, Pope Leo XIV remembers Blessed Stanislaus Streich, beatified on Saturday, as well as the Day of Prayer for the Church in China and the anniversary of the Encyclical “Laudato sì”, and invites the faithful to pray for all peoples suffering from war.
Pope at Regina Caeli: 'Let us walk in the joy of the faith'
During his Regina Caeli address, Pope Leo XIV remembers Jesus' call for our hearts to not be troubled and urges us to walk in the joy of the faith, while also expressing appreciation for the affection the faithful have been offering him.
Cardinal Semeraro: May Polish Blessed Streich intercede for peace in Europe
Cardinal Marcello Semeraro, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, celebrates the Beatification Mass for Blessed Stanisław Streich in Poland, one of the first beatifications of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate.