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Pope Leo: ‘Peace, not conflict, is our most cherished dream’
Pope Leo XIV reaffirms the Catholic Church’s commitment to walk the path of peace with other religions, in a message to an interreligious conference in Bangladesh.
Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for brief visit
Pope Leo XIV returns to the Barberini Palace at Castel Gandolfo on Monday evening for an overnight stay, according to the Holy See Press Office.
Archbishop Gallagher pays tribute to late Nuncio to EU, Noël Treanor
At an event promoted by the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See, Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations, remembers the life and legancy of the late Archbishop Noël Treanor, former Apostolic Nuncio to the European Union.
International Literacy Day: It is the foundation for the digital world
As 8 September marks International Literacy Day, UNESCO releases data and information showcasing that being literate enables people to think critically and navigate the “information-rich society and economy in a safe, effective and responsible manner.”
At least 50 Palestinians killed in Gaza as Israeli strikes intensify
At least 50 Palestinians were killed Sunday in Israeli military operations across the Gaza Strip, according to the Palestinian official news agency WAFA.
Pope Leo to preside at ecumenical commemoration of modern martyrs
Pope Leo will join with representatives of other Churches and Ecclesial Communities on the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross for an ecumenical ceremony commemorating 21st century martyrs and witnesses of the faith.
African women theologians chart new path for a synodal Church
Hekima University College in Nairobi, in collaboration with Watawa Wa Taa, hosts the second African Women Theologians Conference, a groundbreaking gathering aimed at amplifying the voices of women in theological scholarship and church leadership.
Boko Haram kills dozens in Nigeria attack
In the latest wave of violence in Nigeria, Boko Haram militants kill 60 people in the country's northeast, in an area home to residents who had recently returned from a camp for internally displaced persons.
Rafah will not be used to displace Palestinians - Egypt
Egypt’s foreign minister reaffirms that the Rafah border crossing, the only direct link between Egypt and the Gaza Strip, will not be used to displace Palestinians from their land.
Ukraine hit by most devastating attack since war began
Between Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, Russia launched the largest attack against Ukraine since the beginning of the war with a “record number” of drones—over 800—and 13 missiles.
Pope Leo appeals for peace in Holy Land, Ukraine, areas of world marred by war
Before leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Saint Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV asks everyone to pray constantly for peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all lands plagued by war, emphasizing that "God wants peace!"
The Pope at Vatican Family Festival: ‘Your witness is needed'
Pope Leo XIV greets Vatican employees and their families at the annual Families Festival in Vatican Gardens on Saturday evening, saying “We celebrate the joy of being family, of being united.”
Pope: Saints call us to look to God, make masterpieces of our lives
Addressing over eighty thousand faithful filling Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Mass with the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, Pope Leo XIV says the examples of these two young Saints invite all of us, especially young people, to direct our lives upwards to God and make them masterpieces of holiness, service, and joy.
Pier Giorgio Frassati, a “True Brother” to be canonized by Pope
Testimonies from young members of Catholic Action reveal the enduring relevance of Pier Giorgio Frassati, who called life “joy through suffering,” and showed that peace and hope are born from someone in love, who says “yes” each day to God and to others.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy vows to keep attacking Russian energy
Ukraine’s president vows to continue retaliating against Russian attacks on his country’s energy facilities and civilian sites, despite criticism from neighbours Slovakia and Hungary.
Gaza is city of “fear, flight and funerals,” says UN official
As Israel prepares to push into Gaza City, a UNICEF official warns of the war’s devastating effect on children.
Lord's Day reflection: The cost of discipleship
As the Church marks the Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on "The cost of discipleship: a call to true commitment"
Pope: Seeing with Mary's eyes helps people and cultures walk in peace
Pope Leo concludes the 26th International Mariological Marian Congress with a speech in the Paul Audience VI Hall, stressing that the Virgin Mary continues to open doors, build bridges, tear down walls, and help humanity live in harmony amid diversity.
From the Black Earth: Roots of the world according to Wangechi Mutu
Until September 14, the Borghese Gallery hosts the exhibition "Black Soil Poems" by Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu—an opportunity to explore the shared roots of humanity through contemporary art.
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