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Pope to transplant center: 'Keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle'
Pope Leo addresses Italy's National Center for Transplants and urges them to 'keep the good of the patient as your guiding principle.'
Pope praises 'profound witness' of late Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân
Pope Leo XIV remembers Cardinal Jean-Baptiste Pham Minh Mân, Archbishop emeritus of Thàn-Phô Hô Chí Minh, Viet Nam, who passed away at age 92 on Sunday, saying his ministry to the Church in Viet Nam was marked by a 'profound commitment to pastoral care and social responsibility, the steadfast promotion of dialogue and ecclesial unity, and the witness of a life lived in evangelical simplicity and humility.'
The story of Annella Zervas: Examples of holiness needed close to home
A 26-year-old woman from the state of Minnesota joins another 100 U.S. born men and women on the path to canonization as a century after her death, she continues to inspire “the faithful in every state of life to deepen their relationship with Jesus in the Church.”
Pope assures Archbishop of Canterbury of dialogue 'in truth and love‘
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to Archbishop Sarah Mullally on the occasion of her installation, recalling the progress and challenges in Catholic–Anglican relations. The Archbishop's installation ceremony in Canterbury Cathedral took place on 25 March.
Cardinal Văn Thuận: Hope that remains in all circumstances
Marking the 50th anniversary of the publication of the book "Road of Hope," a conference reflects on the life and legacy of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyễn Văn Thuận, who was imprisoned in Vietnam for 13 years.
Indonesian becomes 57th official language of Vatican News
The Dicastery for Communication and the Commission for Social Communications of the Bishops’ Conference of Indonesia sign a cooperation agreement to include Indonesian as an official language of Vatican News.
Tolkien's hymn to humility and mercy
The director of L’Osservatore Romano reflects on The Lord of the Rings, a precious source of inspiration for politics today.
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in St. Louis on 24 September
The late American Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen will be beatified at a Mass presided over by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle on September 24, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, according to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints.
New Nuncio to Syria hopes Christians can remain as a bridge for dialogue
The new Apostolic Nuncio to Syria, Archbishop Luigi Roberto Cona, talks to Vatican News about his hopes and expectations for his new mission and recalls his past experience in Jordan.
Australia's Bishop Anthony Randazzo named Prefect of Dicastery for Legislative Texts
Pope Leo XIV names Bishop Anthony Randazzo of Broken Bay, Australia, and President of the Federation of Catholic Bishops' Conferences of Oceania, as Prefect of Dicastery Legislative Texts, the post that was held by Archbishop Filippo Iannone, until the Italian prelate was named as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.
UK cuts Africa aid to provide more resources for rearmament and defense
Alex Vines, Director of the Africa Programme at the European Council on Foreign Relations (ECFR), speaks to Vatican News about cuts to bilateral funding for African countries and the risk that this will negatively impact schools, hospitals, and healthcare. "Withdrawing that support," he says, "risks leaving vulnerable populations without basic provision."
Pope's Vocations Day Message: 'The Interior Discovery of God's Gift'
Pope Leo XIV releases his message for the upcoming World Day of Prayer for Vocations, observed this year on Sunday, April 26, and reiterates that "every vocation is an immeasurable gift for the Church and for those who receive it with joy."
Singapore: Largest number of new Catholics this Easter
After a decade, more than 1,200 catechumens and candidates prepare to enter the Church, as the Archdiocese of Singapore highlights growing interest in the faith.
Brother Matthew: Young people desire real connection with God and each other
Following his recent audience with Pope Leo XIV, Brother Matthew, prior of the Taizé Community, reflects on the challenges facing young people in a world filled with indifference and war.
Pope Leo: Amid madness of war, we must defend life at every stage
On the occasion of Poland's Day for the Sanctity of Life coinciding with the Feast of the Annunciation of Our Lord, Pope Leo XIV underscores that in a time marked by the madness of war, life must be defended from conception to its natural end.
Pope at Audience: Church’s hierarchy born from Christ to proclaim Gospel
At the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis on the Second Vatican Council document ‘Lumen gentium,’ and reflects on the essential nature of the Church’s hierarchical structure in her mission to preach the Gospel.
Pope: Religions can coexist and promote peace in a radicalized world
Pope Leo XIV praises the work of the Programme for Christian-Muslim Relations in Africa to foster fraternity between Christians and Muslims, saying that their common witness shows how religions can work together to promote peace and the common good.
Pope writes to French Bishops on education, abuse, and liturgy
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the French Bishops’ Conference for its Spring Plenary Assembly in Lourdes, encouraging the Bishops to defend Catholic education, remain steadfast in confronting abuse, and reflect on ways to welcome communities attached to the Vetus Ordo.
Ann Carter: A heart for the Church’s communication
Ann Carter, age 69, who served as a Consultor to the Dicastery for Communication, has passed away. She leaves a legacy of deep faith, professional excellence, and personal warmth, and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Pope: Authorities must pursue ceasefire and peace through dialogue
Pope Leo XIV issues a brief statement to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, renewing his appeal to “work for peace, not with weapons,” and denouncing the rise in hatred, violence, and death.