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Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In Unitate Fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary
Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In Unitate Fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."
Pope Leo: Choirs are called to be a sign of the Church’s unity
On the Jubilee of Choirs, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, urging choristers to live their ministry as a sign of ecclesial unity, singing “in unison” as a people walking together in faith. He notes that liturgical music must foster communion, helping the whole Church journey forward.
Nigeria Catholic School: OLA Sisters call for global prayers for 315 abducted students, staff
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), the managing agents of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, where 315 students and staff were abducted early Friday night, have issued a heartfelt appeal requesting prayers and spiritual solidarity.
COP30 ends without agreement for phasing out fossil fuels
Despite early hopes in the heart of the Amazon, the summit concludes without commitments on fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable nations disheartened and the multilateral process under strain.
Campaign to immunize children in Gaza underway
A catch-up immunization campaign is underway in Gaza to reach over 40,000 children under three who have missed routine vaccines due to two years of conflict.
Ukraine Caritas chief on love, solidarity and Dilexi Te
Tetiana Stawnych, head of Caritas Ukraine, speaks to Vatican News about the recent Russian attack on Ternopil, and the importance of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te.
Over 300 students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria
Gunmen stormed and kidnapped more than 300 students at a Catholic school in Nigeria. The United States and local Church have condemned the act, voiced deep concern, and Washington is considering sanctions.
Pope at Jubilee Audience: Peace calls for taking a stand where human dignity is trampled
During his Jubilee Audience on Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Servant of God, Dorothy Day, an American Catholic, who dedicated her life to doing good work in the early 20th Century, underscoring that like her, Christians are to promote peace by actively defending and protecting human dignity.
Pope Leo: Christian identity is the compass of education
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to educators at a conference in Madrid, noting that Christian identity is the foundation of education. He reminds them that Christ is the guiding compass for teaching, shaping both character and knowledge.
Pacific Islands at COP30: walking to the future in the footsteps of our ancestors
On the sidelines of the United Nations' Conference on Climate Change, Joshua Cooper from Hawai'i warns about the differing priorities regarding climate change in the Pacific and Small Island Nations, as negotiations draw closer to a conclusion.
Lord’s Day Reflection: The Kingship we still need
As the Church marks the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “A century later - the Kingship we still need”
An Economy of Enough: Limits as pathways to renewal
From 28 to 30 November, Castel Gandolfo will be host to 'Restarting the Economy', a global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco. The international event will be aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for
Pope Leo to young people: Technology can help us live our Christian faith
Pope Leo XIV meets online with over 15,000 teenagers gathered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and invites young Catholics to grow in friendship with Jesus Christ, use technology healthily to deepen their faith, and avoid using political categories to speak about the Church.
After West Bank settler attacks, Christians express importance of hope
As violence continues in Taybeh - the last Palestinian village inhabited entirely by Christians - parish priest Fr. Bashar Fawadleh says “these acts of vandalism and violence are unacceptable and require firm condemnation from everyone.”
Two Italian priests martyred under Nazism in 1944 to be beatified
Two young priests killed in Nazi reprisals in Italy's Emilia Romagna region are to be beatified, following decrees promulgated on Friday, which included four new Venerables from Italy, Australia, and Brazil.
Pope Leo consolidates governance reform for Vatican City Commission
With a Motu Proprio, Pope Leo XIV has abrogated Article 8 of the previous Fundamental Law of Vatican City State, which had allowed only cardinals to serve as president of the Commission, a position currently held by Sister Raffaella Petrini. The Pope, therefore, consolidates a change wanted by Francis and resolves an issue that had emerged due to increasingly “complex and pressing” governance needs.
Beirut's Maronite Archbishop: The Pope’s presence is enough for us
The Maronite Archbishop of Beirut, Paul Abdel Sater, looks forward to Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit to Lebanon. He upholds the Pope's continuing closeness to the country and says his mere presence will provide huge encouragement to the population.
60 years of Nostra Aetate: from a seed of hope a great tree has grown
Participants from numerous countries and various religious traditions gathered at the international symposium "Nostra Aetate: 60 Years Later" held at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross in Rome. Cardinal George Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue and one of the speakers, emphasized that interreligious dialogue must receive greater attention on the international stage and that the spirit of Nostra Aetate remains essential for contemporary peacebuilding efforts.
Pope: Truth, justice, mercy essential in marital nullity reform
Ten years after Pope Francis introduced a reform on marital nullity, Pope Leo XIV addresses members of a training course organized by the Roman Rota, urging them to discover the three dimensions of the marital process and how its end goal must always be the salvation of souls.
Pope: Caritas' closeness to people in need bears witness to Church's credibility
Meeting with the representative council of Caritas Internationalis, Pope Leo XIV praises the Church's social outreach agency for accompanying displaced families, defending the rights of the poor, and offering a listening heart to the forgotten.