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Synod: Interim reports of Study Groups published
Established by Pope Francis in March 2024, the Study Groups have delivered reports on the work carried out so far, starting from the conclusion of the Synod on Synodality. The deadline for delivering the final reports to Leo XIV has been set for 31 December. Among the topics covered are the digital mission, the role of women, ecumenism, polygamy, liturgy, the ministry of nuncios, and the selection of bishops.
Pope: Young people need easy access to Sacred Scripture
Meeting with the Catholic Biblical Federation, Pope Leo XIV encourages biblical scholars and pastoral ministers to make the Word of God easily accessible to all people, especially in digital spaces so that younger generations can encounter Christ.
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops call for independent investigation into the election violence and deaths
Tanzania’s Catholic Bishops have endorsed growing calls—both local and international—for an independent investigation into the recent election violence, which resulted in hundreds of deaths.
Pope Leo shares lunch with the poor, recalls people suffering from war
On the Ninth World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV shares lunch with around 1,300 people from around the world, and recalls the many people who suffer due to violence, war, and hunger.
Pope Leo XIV: ‘God desires peace among all His children!’
Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to discrimination and persecution against Christians, and prays that all violence may cease and believers may work together for the common good.
Pope Leo: Persecuted Christians are witnesses of truth, justice, hope
In his Angelus address during the Jubilee of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the persecution Christians will face at the end times and our call to “bear witness to the truth that saves the world; to the justice that redeems peoples from oppression.”
Pope at Mass: World leaders must heed cry of the poor—no peace without justice
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass to mark the Jubilee of the Poor, and urges leaders of nations to listen to the cry of the poorest, saying they remind us that there can be no peace without justice.
DR Congo: Terrorists kill civilians at Church-run hospital in North Kivu
Around 20 people are believed killed in a terrorist attack at a hospital run by religious sisters in the North Kivu village of Byambwe, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, with missionaries denouncing the “shameful silence” of the international community.
'Turn Debt into Hope' for World Day of the Poor
On the ninth World Day of the Poor, the European Laudato Si’ Alliance calls on the EU to address the global debt crisis affecting the most vulnerable. Through its “Turn Debt into Hope” campaign, the alliance urges fair, transparent solutions to reduce poverty and promote justice.
Hollywood to the Vatican: Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee meet Pope
Speaking with Vatican News, Cate Blanchett, Spike Lee, Leslie Mann, and Kenneth Lonergan share their responses to Pope Leo’s call to use their roles in the world of cinema to help others “rediscover a portion of the hope that is essential for humanity to live to the fullest.”
New USCCB President: Immigration remains priority for US Bishops
Newly elected USCCB President Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City highlights the U.S. Bishops' care for migrants, synodality, and efforts to overcome polarization by being instruments of communion.
Pope: Cinema is more than a screen; it sets hope in action
Pope Leo XIV welcomes actors, filmmakers, directors, and scriptwriters for an audience in the Vatican, and challenges them to be “witnesses of hope, beauty and truth” in our world today.
Pope Leo XIV gifts 62 indigenous artefacts to Canadian Bishops
Meeting with representatives of the Canadian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, Pope Leo XIV gifts 62 artefacts from the Vatican Museums’ collection originally from indigenous communities in Canada, as a sign of dialogue and respect, which the Canadian Bishops affirm they will properly safeguard and preserve.
Catholic universities network for a new humanism in an age of algorithms
At an international conference held in Salamanca, Spain, the themes of communication and artificial intelligence are tied to the mission and challenges faced by Catholic universities. The prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, Paolo Ruffini, notes that AI is a gift, but cannot replace human intelligence.
Lord's Day Reflection: Serving the Author of all that is good
As the Church marks the Thirty-third (and penultimate) Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Edmund Power reflects on the "stern, apocalyptic message of the readings", and the loving relationship with God that allows us to face challenges with hope and commitment.
Russia launches massive drone and missile assault on Ukraine
Russia launched a heavy drone and missile attack on Ukraine early Friday, killing at least six people in the capital Kyiv and two more in the south, while injuring at least 35, authorities said.
Truly Free: Rethinking work in the age of exhaustion
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 the Earth, and freedom from debt.
Holy See reaffirms support for two-state solution and for UNRWA
Addressing the United Nations, Archbishop Caccia reaffirms the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and calls for renewed diplomatic efforts for peace and for strengthened backing for UNRWA.
Pope Leo urges Lateran University to 'pursue the truth'
Pope Leo visits the Pontifical Lateran University for the inauguration of the 2025–2026 academic year, saying that the institution “holds a special place" in his heart.
Pope inaugurates San Martino Outpatient Center at St. Peter’s
Pope Leo visits the newly opened facility under the Colonnade of St. Peter's Basilica, which expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose some of the most common illnesses affecting people who live on the streets.