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Pope Leo: Another Consistory in June; We will hold one every year
At the end of the second day of the Extraordinary Consistory, Pope Leo XIV expressed his desire to continue along this path, “in continuity” with what was requested in the pre-Conclave general congregations, and confirmed the Ecclesial Assembly of October 2028. Cardinal Brislin of South Africa, Cardinal David of the Philippines, and Cardinal Rueda Aparicio of Colombia describe the morning and afternoon proceedings, noting there was a sense of unity, even if not uniformity.
Custos of the Holy Land: “Return as pilgrims to the Holy Land”
Father Francesco Ielpo, Custos of the Holy Land invites the faithful to resume pilgrimages to the Holy Land, as they are a source of economic support and of hope to the local communities.
Pope Leo: 'Cardinals, I am counting on you'
Pope Leo XIV concluded the first session of the meeting with the cardinals yesterday with an off-the-cuff address, following work in linguistic groups in the Paul VI Hall. He thanked them for choosing two themes—synodality and mission in the light of Evangelii gaudium—from among four proposals, saying: “Thank you for this choice; the other themes are not lost. There are very concrete, specific issues that we still need to address.”
St. Brigitta Learning Centre empowering young people in Indonesia
The Church-run St. Brigitta Learning Centre is working to empower the young people on Indonesia’s remote Kei Besar Island in Southeast Maluku, combining medicine and pastoral care.
Pope at Mass: Consistory a time for Cardinals to reflect on Church’s path
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the Cardinals gathered for his first Extraordinary Consistory, and invites them to share their burden of pastoral care with each other as they seek to help the Pope guide the Church.
Consistory: Cardinals choose synodality and mission as themes for reflection
At the end of the first day of the Extraordinary Consistory, the Director of the Holy See Press Office tells reporters that the roughly 170 Cardinals participating voted to reflect on the themes of synodality and mission, noting that Pope Leo XIV told the Cardinals that he needs “to be able to count on you.”
Pope at Consistory: It's not the Church that attracts but Christ
Pope Leo XIV opens the Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals and recalls that Christ draws us to follow Him, warning that division in the Church scatters the faithful.
“Pray with the Pope”: a real network of communion in a divided world
“Pray with the Pope” is a new initiative of the Dicastery for Communication and the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network that invites people around the world to share in a real communion of prayer with Pope Leo XIV, offering prayer as a path to unity in a divided world.
Thousands flee renewed violence in eastern DR Congo as crisis spills into Burundi
Tens of thousands of Congolese have fled renewed fighting in eastern DR Congo, with more than 80,000 people crossing into Burundi in recent weeks.
We are not politicians and cannot afford to be partisan, say Cameroon’s Bishops
The Catholic Bishops of Cameroon are holding their 49th annual seminar in Kumba, in the Southwest Region, from 3 January to 10 January 2026. Under the theme “Communion and Collegiality,” this gathering brings together the entire Cameroonian episcopate for spiritual and pastoral exchanges in a context marked by socio-economic challenges in the country and the Crisis in the Anglophone regions.
More lives lost as Sudan prepares to mark 1,000 days of war
As Sudan nears 1,000 days of conflict, the situation in the country remains dire: attacks are frequent, children are malnourished, and tens of thousands have been displaced from their homes due to the violence.
SEEK 2026: A strong voice of young Church in United States
SEEK 2026, held across three cities and attended by over 26,000 young American Catholics, confirms their dynamic and resilient character in the United States, with the largest gathering held in Columbus, Ohio, to which Pope Leo XIV sent a message.
Poland: Papal blessing as thousands join Three Kings Parade
Pope Leo XIV has extended his Apostolic Blessing to participants in the Three Kings Parade, the world’s largest street Nativity scene held annually on the Solemnity of the Epiphany, which this year saw thousands march along Warsaw’s Royal Route, with similar events taking place at nearly 1,000 sites in Poland and worldwide.
Pope’s January prayer intention: For prayer with the Word of God
Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for January, and invites everyone to join his monthly prayer intentions under the new “Pray with the Pope” initiative.
Pope at Audience: Second Vatican Council still guiding star of Church’s journey
Pope Leo XIV begins a new catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council and its documents, emphasizing that the Council's teaching still serves as the guiding star of the Church’s journey.
Pope Leo's first Extraordinary Consistory set for January 7-8
Pope Leo XIV's first consistory will have three sessions from tomorrow afternoon through Thursday. In the morning of January 8 at 7:30 a.m., he will concelebrate Mass with the cardinals present at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter’s Basilica.
Russian strikes on Kyiv kill two in first deadly attack on the capital
A Russian air attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region killed two people on Monday, marking what appeared to be the first reported fatalities from strikes on the Ukrainian capital this year.
CELAM expresses solidarity with the Church in Venezuela
The Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council (CELAM) expresses its closeness to the Church and the Venezuelan people in their struggle for peace, justice, and reconciliation. In a message of hope, it reaffirms its commitment to the most vulnerable and to building a future of dignity for all.
Jubilee: The volunteers’ final pilgrimage through the Holy Door
Over 5,000 Jubilee volunteers cross the Holy Door in St Peter’s Basilica, symbolically bringing the Holy Year to a close.
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