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Pope’s World Day of Sick message: Love by bearing another's pain
Pope Leo XIV releases his message for the 34th World Day of the Sick, and invites the faithful to consider the Samaritan's compassion and how we too can offer love by bearing the pain of others.
Mozambique: Maputo Archbishop offers closeness, solidarity to flood victims
Archbishop João Carlos Hatoa Nunes, of Maputo, expresses the Church's closeness and support to those affected by heavy flooding that has hit Mozambique.
Bolivia: Idente Mission offers hope for younger generations in rural outskirts
Isolated villages, malnutrition and increased rates of school dropouts are part of daily life in Chiquitanía, where missionaries have been present since the 1980s. Consecrated women have opened welcome and study areas, allowing faith and culture to become education, music, play and hope for children, young people and families.
Three US Cardinals: Foreign policy must respect human dignity, religious liberty
Ten days after Pope Leo XIV’s ‘State of the World’ address, American Cardinals Cupich, McElroy, and Tobin release a joint statement renouncing war and calling for US foreign policy to be based on peace and respect for human dignity and religious liberty.
Pope Leo XIV meets the President of the Czech Republic
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Czech Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel, in the Vatican on Monday.
Pope sends prayers and condolences for victims of Spain train accident
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to victims of a train accident in southern Spain on Sunday, which left at least 39 dead and many more injured.
Pope to Neocatechumenal Way: Be builders and witnesses of communion
Pope Leo XIV meets with members and leaders of the Neocatechumenal Way, and encourages their mission while urging them to be witnesses of unity in the Church.
Pope expresses gratitude to Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV thanks directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave.
Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement wins 2026 Zayed Award
The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 has been awarded to the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to Afghan education advocate Zarqa Yaftali.
Pope: Finland offers example of ecumenical cooperation grounded in hope
On the second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV meets with a Finnish ecumenical delegation and praises the long-standing cooperation between Lutheran, Orthodox, and Catholic communities in Finland.
Pope: Let us intensify prayer for the full unity of Christians
Marking the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV recalls its origins and calls for renewed prayer for visible unity among Christians.
Pope prays for DR Congo and flood-stricken southern Africa
Pope Leo highlights the grave humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo, where violence has forced many to flee, and expresses solidarity with those affected by extreme weather in southern Africa.
Pope at Angelus: We are precious in God's eyes
During his Angelus address this Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV calls on Christians to remain vigilant, to focus on what is essential, and to never forget how precious we are in God's eyes.
Lord’s Day Reflection:A light to the nations
As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: ‘A light to the nations’.
Cardinal Parolin expresses deep concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Speaking to journalists, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin laments the killing of protesters in Iran and expresses his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy.
Pope: Angelo Gugel was a faithful, diligent man in service of three Popes
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolences read out at the funeral of Angelo Gugel, who served three Popes as Papal Chamber Assistant, recalling his “exemplary Christian witness” and generous service to the Vatican.
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy's mission to build peace in a conflictual world
Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, reflects on the Holy See’s diplomatic mission, the role of Apostolic Nunciatures, and the work of Pontifical Representatives in a world marked by conflict and rapid change.
Pope Leo receives Prince Albert II of Monaco
Pope Leo XIV received Prince Albert II of the principality of Monaco in the Vatican on Saturday morning.
Nuncio to Ukraine: 'We are wounded but God is with us'
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, discusses the situation in the country after Russian strikes that damaged energy infrastructures.
Pope: Papal diplomats must be ‘bridges of hope when goodness wavers’
As the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy celebrates its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV invites his diplomats to embrace their pastoral vocation to seek paths of reconciliation in light of the Gospel.