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The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Leo will make an Apostolic Journey to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru in November 2026.

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Pope Leo sends a telegram to Archbishop Chimoio, Apostolic Administrator of Xai-Xai in Mozambique, expressings his spiritual closeness following the death of Cardinal Langa, who devoted himself “with simplicity, zeal and perseverance to the flock entrusted to him, without allowing himself to be discouraged by difficulties.”

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Pope Leo delivers his fifth catechesis on Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Second Vatican Council’s Constitution on the Liturgy, reflecting on the ecclesial dimension of liturgical prayer and describing the liturgy as “the place of encounter, of God’s initiative in drawing near to humanity in His Son”.

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Pope Leo urges the Knights of Columbus to be “prophets of harmony” by fostering unity through dialogue, and serving those most in need through works of charity.

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In recent months, children in Lebanon have been bearing the brunt of the country's compounded crises, facing alarming rates of casualties, mass displacement, severe food insecurity, and deep psychological trauma.

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The challenges of contemporary media, the ethical use of digital technologies and artificial intelligence is the theme guiding the SIGNIS congress that brought together communication experts and media outlets from around the world.

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At Sogang University in Seoul, South Korea, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, opens the first formal dialogue between the Christian and Confucian traditions.

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Father Markus Solo Kewuto brings two relics from St Peter’s Basilica to Lewouran, Indonesia, in the hope of making it a centre of prayer and pilgrimage.

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Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic communicators gathered at the SIGNIS World Conference in Kigali to promote digital communication rooted in truth, human dignity, peace and care for creation.

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The situation in the Spanish enclave appears to have largely returned to normal following the arrival of around 60,000 migrants from Morocco. Many families are still without news of their loved ones and fear they may have died during the crossing. On the Moroccan side of the border, Archbishop Emilio Rocha Grande of Tangier explains how the Church has organized to help them .

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With just one year to go before 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, its official theme song is announced: Confidite, Ego Vici Mundum, or “Take courage! I have overcome the world”.

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The Order of the Most Holy Trinity and of the Captives mark a century of missionary presence in Madagascar, it gives thanks for generations of missionaries whose service has strengthened the local Church, fostered vocations, and carried the Gospel to the country’s most remote communities. The centenary also renews the order’s commitment to bring hope and redemption to the new frontiers of today's world.

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Around 200 participants gathered for the first Catholic Sisters in the Legal Profession Network Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. Among them are canon lawyers, civil lawyers, major superiors, safeguarding professionals, researchers, and other Church leaders. Under the theme, "Prophetic Witness, Safeguarding as an Expression of the Gospel," participants reflected on strengthening safeguarding, justice, and accountability in religious life.

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Pope Leo XIV will visit Assisi on 6 August to meet thousands of young Europeans and encourage them, in the spirit of Saint Francis, to dream boldly and embrace a life of faith, purpose and service.

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Church leaders, safeguarding experts, and Deaf advocates gather in Panama City to promote listening, accessibility, and protection for survivors of abuse.

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In a video message for Ecuador's 7th National Youth Day, Pope Leo XIV invites young people to follow Christ, allow the joy of encountering Him to transform their lives and inspire others to seek Him, and to let the Blessed Mother's example inspire them to embrace God's plan for their lives.

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After leading the recitation of the midday Angelus prayer on Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV expresses concern over the serious migration crisis unfolding in the Spanish autonomous city of Ceuta. He prays for an end to wars across the globe and recalls the spiritual gift of the Pardon of Assisi that can be obtained this weekend.

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During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the miracle of the loaves and the fishes and reminds the faithful that encountering Christ is a nourishing experience.

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In a message signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin for the opening of the Youth Festival (Mladifest), held at the shrine in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Pope Leo XIV urges young people not to be seduced by the illusions of "fleeting happiness." By following Jesus, even the deepest questions and anxieties of the heart can become "an opportunity for discernment and growth in faith."

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Pope Leo XIV sent a message to 97-year-old Cardinal Ernest Simoni, who yesterday morning, Friday 31 July, presided over the Mass at the former prison camp of Spaç, Albania, in memory of those who suffered or lost their lives there. During the communist regime, the Cardinal spent most of his 18-year sentence of forced labour in the camp, where he celebrated Mass in secret.

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