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Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace
Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon.
Papuan women carry mercy to remote homes
On Basilaki Island in Papua New Guinea, the women of the parish bring prayer, companionship, and the Eucharist to the sick and elderly during the Lenten season. Celebrating the Women’s month of March, we remember those who serve the Church in the peripheries.
Pope Leo's itinerary published for visit to Principality of Monaco
The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the European city-state on March 28 will last about nine hours. The Pope is scheduled to meet Prince Albert II, then the Catholic community, young people, and catechumens. He will preside over Mass at Stade Louis II. The logo and motto, taken from the Gospel of John: “Je suis le Chemin, la Vérité et la Vie” (“I am the way, the truth, and the life”), have also been released.
Sunday Gospel Reflection: From darkness to light
As the Church marks the Fourth Sunday of Lent, Fr Edmund Power, OSB, offers this reflection on “From darkness to light”
Pope to Rome parish: Everyone can be a builder of peace and reconciliation
Pope Leo XIV continues his pastoral visits to parishes in the peripheries of Rome, travelling to the Santa Maria della Presentazione parish in the Torrevecchia neighbourhood. The visit marks his fourth to a Roman parish since mid-February.
No let up in strikes on Iran, new leader imminent
Iran’s Assembly of Experts has reached a consensus on a successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Meanwhile, U.S.-Israeli strikes continue on the Gulf States, and half a million people in southern Lebanon flee their homes.
Pope Leo: May weapons fall silent in Iran
At the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo invites the 15,000 pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square to pray that “the roar of bombs might cease, that weapons might fall silent, and that a space for dialogue might open, in which the voice of the peoples may be heard.”
Pope Leo underscores the need for solidarity on International Women’s Day
During the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo calls for a renewed commitment to recognizing the equal dignity of men and women.
Pope at Angelus: ‘Jesus quenches our spiritual thirst’
Pope Leo XIV calls for attentive service, authentic discipleship, and spiritual renewal as the Lenten journey continues with his reflections on the Gospel passages on this Third Sunday of Lent.
Cardinal Cupich issues “A Call to Conscience” on portrayal of war
The Archbishop of Chicago issues a "Call to Conscience" as the tragedy of war is being treated and portrayed as a video game. He warns that the longer we remain blind to the terrible consequences of war, "the more we risk losing the most precious gift God gave us: our humanity."
PATH Forum: Theology must bridge disciplines in scientific rigor
At the PATH International Forum in Rome, Bishop Antonio Staglianò emphasizes that the future of theology must be transdisciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, sapiential wisdom, and solidarity, and always serving the Church and the world.
Pope: Never underestimate violence against women, report it without fear
Pope Leo XIV responds to a reader of the monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro who denounces femicides and calls for an alliance between schools and Church to promote “a culture of respect” among young people.
Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican
Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė in the Apostolic Palace. She then meets with the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations to discuss international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Afghanistan faces humanitarian strain as mass displacement grows
Afghanistan — already struggling to feed its population — is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency as regional instability drives new waves of displacement.
Pope: An era without conflict is not unattainable
In a letter sent to a gathering in his home city of Chicago, Pope Leo says that “when people of different religious traditions come together in prayer, it has the power to change the course of history.”
Cardinal Parolin: The mission of a nuncio is to bear peace and unity amid divisions
At Yagma in Burkina Faso, Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, presides over the Mass for the episcopal ordination of Archbishop Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo, Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo and to Gabon, and for many years the Cardinal’s personal secretary.
Cardinal Koovakad: Women's leadership needed in times of crisis
Speaking at a conference in Rome, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligous Dialogue highlights the role of women, dialogue and cultural cooperation in a world marked by conflict and divisions.
St Anne’s Sodality: Every woman and girl must live with dignity and freedom
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the women of St Anne’s Sodality in Southern Africa are renewing their commitment to accompany families, empower women, and respond to the growing crisis of gender-based violence.
Pope: Only united in love can we overcome the constant threats of war
In a speech to the members of the Italian Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo emphasizes the importance of memory and of being at the service of those in need.
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