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New prefect of Papal Household, Archbishop Rajič, expresses gratitude to Pope
The Archbishop, until now Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, expressed “profound” gratitude for the appointment he received from Leo XIV, and his hopes in offering “his service to the universal Church.”
New Substitute 'deeply honoured' by appointment
Archbishop Rudelli expresses his gratitude over his appointment by Pope Leo XIV, pledging to undertake his new mission in the spirit of Praedicate evangelium, and entrusting himself to the intercession of Pope St. John XXIII.
Archbishop Peña Parra grateful for service offered in Secretariat of State
The Venezuelan archbishop, the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State until now, and today appointed by Pope Leo as the new nuncio to Italy and San Marino, met with the superiors, officials, and collaborators with whom he has worked since 2018, expressing his gratitude to all and how he was enriched by the challenging experiences.
Filipino migrants chorale weaves tapestry of faith and music
Inaugurating Holy Week, a Filipino choral group based in London brings together faith, culture, and community through music, offering a powerful witness of Filipino Catholic spirituality abroad.
What’s on Pope Leo’s liturgical schedule from April to July?
The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations releases Pope Leo’s schedule of liturgical events from April until July, including two international journeys and two ordinations.
Jerusalem: Easter celebrations ensured at Holy Sepulchre
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land say an agreement has been reached with Israeli authorities to ensure the celebration of Easter celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Restrictions linked to the ongoing conflict, however, remain in place, and liturgies will be streamed for the faithful around the world.
Pope thanks Benedictine religious for the good they do for the Church
Pope Leo XIV welcomes Benedictine monastic communities in the Vatican, thanking them for the great good they do for the Church, and encourages them to continue performing their "work of God."
Pope to Illinois municipal leaders: Authority must be rooted in service
During a Holy Week audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the responsibility of civic leaders to serve the common good, uphold human dignity, and care for the most vulnerable.
Pope appoints new Substitute, Nuncio to Italy, and Prefect of Papal Household
Pope Leo XIV makes three significant appointments: Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia, takes the place of Substitute for General Affairs Edgar Peña Parra, who becomes Apostolic Nuncio to Italy, succeeding Petar Rajič, who has been appointed Prefect of the Papal Household.
Pope Leo: We must support and invest in young people
Meeting members of the Ausilia Foundation in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the need to assist young people in becoming "protagonists of their own future."
At Gethsemane on Palm Sunday Cardinal Pizzaballa prays for peace
In his Palm Sunday meditation the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, recalls that just as Jesus wept over Jerusalem for failing to recognize peace, he “weeps” today over a world, especially the Holy Land, still marked by conflict, suffering, and missed opportunities for peace.
Iran warns US over 'boots on the ground' reports
The Iranian parliament speaker says his country's forces are 'waiting for American soldiers to enter on the ground so they can rain fire upon them.'
Israeli police stop Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem from entering Church of Holy Sepulchre
In a joint press release the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land called the blocking of entry into the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem by Israeli police "a manifestly unreasonable and grossly disproportionate measure."
Pope recalls many Middle East Christians who suffer with Christ during Holy Week
Pope Leo XIV decries the fact that many Christians in the Middle East will be unable to celebrate Holy Week rites, urging everyone to remember the many people who share in Christ's suffering as the Church contemplates the Mystery of the Lord's Passion.
Pope at Palm Sunday Mass: ‘Jesus does not listen to prayers of those who wage war’
Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion, and reflects on Jesus as the King of Peace who rejects war and refuses to listen to the prayers of those who wage war.
Highlights of Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to Monaco
Pope Leo departed the Principality of Monaco at 17:30 this afternoon. Here are some highlights from a lightning, one-day trip to Europe's second-smallest country.
New data of Annuario Pontificio 2026 shows Catholics growing in Africa
New data from the Annuario Pontificio 2026 and Annuarium Statisticum Ecclesiae 2024 highlight trends in baptized populations across the five continents, with a remarkable increase in the number of Catholics in Africa.
Pope at Mass in Monaco: 'You are called to bear witness to living in peace'
During Mass in the Principality of Monaco, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone not to grow "accustomed to the clamor of weapons and images of war," and insists that the Church in Monaco is called to bear witness to living in peace.
Hope, doubt, faith: Pope answers questions from young people in Monaco
Pope Leo speaks to young residents of Monaco, answering questions on faith and doubt, and urging his listeners to "pour yourselves out completely for the Lord and for others.”
Pope Leo in Monaco: Christ calls the Church to communion and the defence of human dignity
Pope Leo XIV invites the Catholic community of Monaco to renew a faith capable of addressing secularism, promoting dignity, and proclaiming the Gospel with creativity and conviction.