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Blasts hit Damascus during Macron visit
Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery in Ukraine: A heritage of faith and culture
Ukrainian historian Dmytro Hordienko explains how the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra monastery "is one of the great centers of Ukrainian spirituality—not only for the Church, but for the entire nation. Without the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, it is impossible to understand either the history of Ukraine or the history of its culture."
Parish priest of Castel Gandolfo: 'We hope Pope Leo will enjoy true rest here'
In an interview with Vatican News, the parish priest of Castel Gandolfo, Polish Salesian Father Tadeusz Rozmus, expresses his hope that Pope Leo XIV will be able to enjoy a good summer holiday in the lakeside town of Castel Gandolfo.
Breaking barriers two Aboriginal students at a time
For the first time in its 50 year history, two students from the same Aboriginal Nation have received the Francis Xavier Conaci Scholarship in the same year. Hayden Atkins and Tanisha Sonter represent the Dharug Nation in New South Wales, Australia, and will spend the next year living and studying in Rome.
Ukraine says missile shortage left Kyiv exposed in deadly overnight strike
The Ukrainian Air Force says a shortage of interceptor missiles meant none of the 23 ballistic missiles fired by Russia at Kyiv on Sunday night were shot down.
SIGNIS ready for World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, scheduled for 3–8 August
Father Professor Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika, SIGNIS Africa President and Chairperson of the Africa Organising Committee for the SIGNIS World Congress to be held in Kigali, Rwanda, from 3 to 8 August 2026, says the continent is ready to welcome delegates and guests.
Vatican publishes Preparatory Document for October Meeting on 'Amoris Laetitia'
The Vatican publishes the Preparatory Document for the October 2026 Meeting on 'Amoris Laetitia,' marking ten years since the publishing of the late Pope Francis' Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation on the family.
Cameroon Archbishop decries inhumane prison conditions and corruption
In a pastoral letter on prison conditions published at the end of June, Archbishop Samuel Kleda of Douala, Cameroon, sounds the alarm on forced disappearances, arbitrary detention, and inhumane prison conditions in the country, reports the Vatican agency 'Fides.'
Sisters’ evangelizing presence immersed in digital culture
For eight months, the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians (FMA) in the United States and Canada accompany women in their 20s and 30s through an “onlife” experience—both online (a “third space”) and, in some cases, in person. This journey offers guided vocational discernment, helping participants explore a call to marriage, religious life, or consecrated virginity.
Pope Leo XIV greets crowds upon arrival at Castel Gandolfo
Arriving in Castel Gandolfo, just southeast of Rome, Pope Leo XIV briefly appeared at the balcony of the Apostolic Palace to greet the faithful gathered in Piazza della Libertà. He thanked them for their warm welcome and reaffirmed the importance of coming together as brothers and sisters.
Pope: Only God's mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity
In a letter to the Bishop of Lodi, Italy, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin on the occasion of the 27th Columbanus Day, Pope Leo emphasizes that only God's mercy can fill hearts with genuine solidarity and "enable enemies to extend a hand to one another." He also recalls his recent pastoral visit to the Lodi area and his tribute to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini.
Pope: May the Church in the US continue to evangelize and serve society
Pope Leo XIV sends a video-message for the conclusion of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in the United States and encourages the participants to draw from the Eucharist a source of renewal and unity.
Pope Leo XIV will spend summer holidays in July in Castel Gandolfo
The Prefecture of the Papal Household announces that, beginning on the afternoon of Sunday, July 5, the Pope will stay in the town of Castel Gandolfo until July 27 and that all audiences are suspended in this time period.
Pope Leo prays for victims of Venezuela earthquake
Following the recitation of the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV turned his thoughts to Venezuela, which has been tragically struck by two powerful earthquakes that have claimed nearly 3,000 lives. The Pope also remembered the recent beatification of Vietnamese priest Francis Xavier Tru’o’ng Bǚu, who was killed out of hatred for the faith.
Pope at Angelus: Amid the scourge of war Christ is hope
During the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on how Christ takes upon himself our struggles and is the answer to the evil present in the world and highlights that God’s wisdom “is revealed in the humility of the Incarnation.”
Pope Leo visits US Ambassador to the Holy See for the Fourth of July
Commemorating the Fourth of July that marks the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, Pope Leo XIV visits the US Ambassador to the Holy See, Mr Brian Burch, for the occasion.
Lampedusa welcomes Pope Leo, a witness to solidarity at Europe’s frontier
On his visit to Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV thanks islanders and migrants alike for the solidarity that has made the Mediterranean outpost a sign of fraternity and hope amid contemporary migration challenges.
Pope in Lampedusa: Faced with enormous suffering, we must radically respond
During Mass on the island of Lampedusa, Pope Leo XIV condemns the brutal treatment of migrants and refugees and the loss of life at sea, urging the world to concretely and compassionately respond to the "enormity of suffering." During his pastoral visit, the Pope also visits the "Gateway to Europe" - a monument symbolizing hope for migrants arriving by sea - as well as a cemetery where many who lost their lives on the Mediterranean are buried.
Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States
Pope Leo expresses his prayers for all Americans in a letter he sent to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America, which falls today, July 4th, 2026, with the hope that "the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into the future."
Lord's Day Reflection: 'Gentle and lowly in heart’
As the Church celebrates the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “Gentle and lowly in heart.”