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Pope to celebrate Mass in Albano with the poor on August 17
Pope Leo XIV will celebrate Holy Mass on Sunday, August 17, with the poor assisted by the Diocese in Albano, a small town in the vicinity of Castel Gandolfo, the location of the Papal Residence in the Alban Hills outside Rome.
Trump seeking face-to-face talks with Putin as sanctions near
Officials say U.S. President Donald J. Trump is seeking a direct, face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin as early as next week, in a bid to end Moscow’s war against Ukraine. The announcement followed talks between U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and President Putin in Moscow.
Starvation deaths in Gaza rise to 197
The death toll from starvation in Gaza continues to rise. The UN and other aid organizations are warning of a catastrophic situation. WFP Chief, Cindy McCain, says airdrops are not the right solution in a famine situation such as the one unfolding in Gaza where 500,000 people are starving TODAY.
Pope Leo welcomes Venetian inmates on Jubilee pilgrimage
Pope Leo XIV on Thursday receives in audience a group of pilgrims from Venice, including three inmates of the city’s Santa Maria Maggiore prison.
Cardinal Cupich on Nagasaki anniversary: Peace demands more than a fearful truce
Marking the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Cardinal Cupich who is on a Pilgrimage of Peace with other US Church leaders, celebrates Mass in Nagasaki, offering a stark assessment of the U.S. decision to use atomic weapons in World War II.
14 August: Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace
The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) calls for a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace on August 14, 2025, the eve of the Solemnity of the Assumption.
Synodal meeting in US strengthens cooperation between labor groups and Church
A two-day meeting at the headquarters of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington examines the challenges of dignified work, integral human development, and care for our common home.
Goa celebrates Message of Fatima and synodal renewal
A Marian Congress in Goa, India, gathers clergy, religious and laity to renew their commitment to prayer, evangelisation and synodal engagement.
Irish missionary among group kidnapped in Haiti
Concern is deepening for the plight of an Irish missionary and eight other people including a child, who have been kidnapped by gunmen in Haiti.
Pope on Hiroshima anniversary: Let justice replace a false sense of security
Closing his General Audience, Pope Leo remembers the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, Japan, and calls for justice, dialogue, and fraternity in the world.
Pope at Audience: Prepare for the Passover of daily life
At his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo reflects on the word “prepare” and how each of us is invited to prepare for the Eucharist in life’s daily moments, by "removing what encumbers us, reducing our demands and ceasing to hold unrealistic expectations."
US Church on pilgrimage for Peace to Hiroshima and Nagasaki
The Church in the United States makes a pilgrimage for Peace to Hiroshima and Nagasaki on the 80th Anniversary of the Atomic Bombings of Japan.
Pope to Pan-African Catholic group: Hope is vital on our earthly journey
Addressing the Third Congress of the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network, Pope Leo urges members to look to the future of the continent with hope.
Pope urges Knights of Columbus to be signs of hope
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to the Knights of Columbus thanking them for their service for the most needy, a service which he says stems from their founder Michael McGivney.
Cardinal Cupich on Hiroshima anniversary: Transfiguration reveals path to peace
In Hiroshima, on the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing, Cardinal Blase Cupich presides over Mass for peace on the Feast of the Transfiguration. In his homily, he echoes Pope Francis’ call to remember, journey together, and protect one another, urging the global community to reject division and choose the path of peace.
Five years after Beirut blast, relative of victim says justice ‘denied'
Elie Hasrouty, whose father was killed in the 2020 Beirut port blast, tells Vatican News that he wants the tragedy to inspire Lebanon to “come together, act, and organise".
Pope: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace
In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment to pursue lasting peace for our whole human family.
Apostolic Nuncio to Ghana praises hospitality amidst conflict
Following the reignition of conflict in the northeastern part of Ghana, the Minister of the Upper East Region of the country urges local Catholic leaders to use their influence to achieve peace.
The horror of war shown in the starving hostages held in Gaza
The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting to address the hostages still being held in the Gaza Strip, following the release this week of videos by Palestinian militias showing them suffering from starvation.
Pope to Medjugorje youth gathering: ‘No-one walks alone’
Pope Leo tells young people gathered for the 36th International Youth Festival in Medjugorje to "walk together, support each other, and inspire one another".
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