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Cardinal Gracias calls for lasting peace between India and Pakistan
Cardinal Oswald Gracias, Archbishop Emeritus of Bombay, has called on India and Pakistan to find a path to enduring peace, amid tensions over the Kashmir region.
‘These are the lucky ones’: The Gazan children in hospital in Rome
In Rome for Pope Leo XIV's inaugaural Mass, Varsen Aghabekian, Foreign Minister of the State of Palestine, pays a visit to a Roman hospital treating injured Gazan children.
Patriarch Pizzaballa: ‘We cannot afford the luxury of giving up’
Joining his appeal for peace with the Pope’s, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, calls on the Christian community to “do everything possible to bring help” to those suffering in Gaza.
Pope Leo XIV: Now is the time for dialogue and building bridges
On the day after the Mass for the Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry, Pope Leo XIV greets delegations from non-Catholic Churches, ecclesial communities, and other faith traditions, recalling his predecessor’s commitment to ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Pope Leo XIV meets with US Vice President Vance
Pope Leo XIV holds a private audience with US Vice President J.D. Vance and his wife, Usha Vance, who attended the Inauguration Mass of his pontificate on Sunday.
Thai Buddhist scholar reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s call for peace, unity
As Pope Leo XIV celebrated the Mass of Inauguration of his pontificate in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, Dr. Boonchuay Doojai, a respected voice from Thailand’s interfaith community, offered a thoughtful reflection on the new Pope's call to peace and unity.
Ghana to host third Laudato Si’ Youth Assembly
In celebration of the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’, the Catholic Youth Network for Environmental Sustainability in Africa (CYNESA) is set to host the Third Laudato Si’ Youth Assembly in Accra, Ghana, from 30 May to 1 June 2025.
Pope Leo XIV’s call for Church to be ‘a little leaven’ of unity and love
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s call for the Church to be a leaven of unity and love in the midst of the restlessness and questions of our world.
Pope at Regina Caeli: ‘We cannot forget those suffering due to war’
Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in war-torn parts of the world, praying for people suffering because of war, especially in Gaza, Myanmar, and Ukraine.
Pope Leo XIV at Inauguration Mass: 'Let us walk towards God and love one another'
Pope Leo XIV presides at the Mass of Inauguration of his Petrine Ministry in St. Peter’s Square, and invites the Church to walk together along the path of God's love and remain united in one family.
Hamas-Israel talks underway as major operation kills hundreds in Gaza
Israel launches a major military operation in the Gaza Strip, following days of intensive strikes across the territory that killed hundreds of people.
'Sing with the Pope': Bursting into song in communion with God
Fr. Robert Mehlhart, OP, President of the Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music, has begun offering singing lessons on social media, saying the initiative stems from a desire to help people join in song with Pope Leo XIV.
Cardinal Parolin: Catholic Social Doctrine can heal global divides
At the Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation conference on Friday, the Vatican Secretary of State highlights the crucial role of the Social Doctrine of the Church in addressing today’s crises of global governance and polarisation.
What exactly is the Ring of the Fisherman?
During the Mass of Inauguration of his pontificate on May 18, Pope Leo XIV will receive the Ring of the Fisherman—a symbol of the Petrine Ministry with deep roots in the New Testament.
Pope’s mission experience in Peru a gift for his pontificate
The Apostolic Nuncio to Peru reflects on the strong ties between the new Pope and the South American nation where he spent much of his life in service.
Pope Leo XIV to Centesimus Annus Foundation: 'Give voice to the poor'
Pope Leo XIV challenges the Centesimus Annus Foundation to help develop the Church’s Social Doctrine with the “people of God, in this time of great social upheaval, through attentive listening and open dialogue to all.”
Ethiopia hosts World Interfaith Harmony Week to promote unity through faith
The 3rd World Interfaith Harmony Week forum held in Addis Ababa has brought together global faith leaders to discuss issues such as peacebuilding, climate justice, and religious freedom, and saw a strong Catholic participation.
Lord's Day Reflection: Sowing seeds of love and hope
As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Father Luke Gregory reflects on the theme, "Sowing seeds of love and hope."
The rite for the Inauguration of the Petrine Ministry of Leo XIV
The celebration marking the official beginning of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate on May 18 is a solemn liturgy. The rite highlights the bond with the Apostle Peter and his martyrdom, which nurtured the nascent Church of Rome, and the significance of the “Petrine” episcopal insignia conferred upon the Pope: the Pallium and the Ring of the Fisherman.
Global hunger surges amid wars, climate crisis and funding gaps
The 2025 Global Network Against Food Crises report reveals a sharp rise in global hunger. Over 295 million people now face severe food insecurity, an increase of 14 million from the previous year.
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