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Lord’s Day Reflection: Where suffering and love meet
As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Where suffering and love meet”.
Pope promotes employment of persons with disabilities in the Vatican
With a Rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves decisions of the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), concerning the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the Holy See's workforce.
Pope Leo meets with new US Ambassador to the Holy See
On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.
Pope gives thanks for canonization of Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne
Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.
Holy See announces progress in bilateral relations with Viet Nam
A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.
Pope Leo reflects on nature of theology in address to theologians
Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”
Missionary Sisters bringing hope in Sudan's Nuba Mountains
Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.
World Meeting on Human Fraternity: Disarming words to disarm the world
As part of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity from 12-13 September, a round table discussion entitled “G20 Information” took place at Rome's city hall focusing on transparency and freedom of information in a world marked by conflicts and wars.
China: Giuseppe Ma Yan’en installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Zhangjiakou
Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni describes the civil recognition and official assumption of office of the prelate as auxiliary bishop as "The fruit of dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities.”
Pope Leo XIV: 'There is no justice without compassion'
In a video message to an event in the Italian island of Lampedusa, highlighting its history of welcome and hospitality, Pope Leo XIV thanks the local community for its long-standing witness of welcome to migrants and appeals for a “culture of reconciliation” as a path to peace and fraternity.
Former Brazilian president sentenced to 27 years in prison
A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court Judges has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months prison after finding him guilty of an attempted coup to retain his grip on power after losing the Presidential election.
Pope meets with President of Moldova and Prime Minister of Dominica
In his busy morning schedule, Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the President of the Republic of Moldova in the Vatican.
Polish military to receive anti-drone training from Ukraine
Following the violation of Polish airspace by 19 Russian drones this week, Poland and Ukraine are stepping up military cooperation.
Protecting Minors Commission President presents safeguarding report to Pope
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors XIV, Archbishop Thibault Verny of Chambéry, France, along with Commission Secretary, Bishop Luis Manuel Alí Herrera. During the encounter, the Commission President presented the Second Annual Report on Policies and Procedures for Protection in the Church to the Pope.
Pope Leo: Fraternity is seeing the face of God in others
Meeting with participants of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity, the Pope urged the creation of a “human alliance” based on care, generosity, and trust rather than power, profit, and suspicion.
Pope Leo calls on new bishops to be builders of bridges
Pope Leo XIV takes questions from new bishops on Thursday, inviting them to renewed contact with the world, calling them to take prompt action in regard to inappropriate conduct by clergy, and warning them of the danger of misinformation on social media.
Cardinal Parolin: From Europe to Middle East, there's risk of endless escalation
The Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, speaking on the sidelines of a Vatican conference on Thursday, expresses his concern over recent news of growing wars, stressing, 'If there isn’t a moment of reconsideration, there is a risk of the outbreak of a wider war.'
Darfur: Vulnerability of the local Church in El Obeid growing amidst Sudan’s forgotten crisis
Caritas Africa President, Monsignor Pierre Cibambo, has told Vatican News that the tragic and ongoing situation in Darfur has left the local Church in the Diocese of El Obeid more vulnerable than ever before.
Mexico-U.S. bishops: Migrants face inhumane, dangerous conditions
Following a recent meeting in Piedra Negras, Coahuila, the bishops from along the Mexico-U.S. border once again denounce the dire circumstances affecting thousands of people and call for accountability of the violations against human dignity faced by those fleeing war, violence, and extreme poverty.
US Catholic Leaders call for prayer in ‘perilous moment’ in society
Following the assassination of a political activist in Utah, U.S. Catholic leaders call for prayer, highlighting a wider pattern of violence affecting communities nationwide.
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