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Where despair meets mercy: Church’s mission in Colombian slum
In the south of Bogotá, in what was once a middle-class Colombian neighborhood, lies the “Barrio San Bernardo.” Today, this area bears the marks of marginalization and despair, but within it, seeds of hope are being planted by a young parish priest, Fr. Juan Felipe Quevedo.
Pope Leo issues new motu proprio concerning Holy See investments
In a new Apostlic Letter issued “motu proprio,” Pope Leo XIV provides new guidance on the financial investment activities of the Holy See.
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for upholding sanctity of life
Pope Leo XIV thanks the Knights of Columbus for their charitable activity to support the work of the Holy Father, as well as for their efforts to uphold the sanctity of human life in all its stages.
Pope Leo meets with President of Lithuania
Pope Leo holds a private audience with the President of Lithuania, Gitanas Nausėda, at the Vatican's Apostolic Palace.
Bishops dedicate Kenya to Mary, Mother of God, during National Prayer Day
Thousands of the faithful converge at the Subukia National Marian Shrine in Nakuru, Kenya, for the annual National Prayer Day, marked this year under the theme "Pilgrims of Hope: Renewing Our Nation," which included the dedication of the country to the protection of Mary, Mother of the Church.
Pope tells Vatican Gendarmes to live their mission as witnesses of peace
Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on the feast of St. Michael the Archangel, the patron saint of the Vatican Gendarmerie Corps, and invites members of the police force to live their mission as “witnesses of peace”.
Pope calls on world leaders to commit to Gaza peace deal
Speaking at the close of Mass in St Peter’s Square, Pope Leo condemns both the “immense suffering” of Gazans and the rise of “antisemitic hatred” worldwide, and expresses his hope that an Israel-Hamas peace deal will be finalised “as soon as possible”.
Israeli airstrikes continue as Gaza deal talks advance
Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued overnight despite growing optimism that a peace deal could be reached soon. Late on Saturday, Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Natanyahu said he hoped to announce the release of all remaining hostages in the coming days.
Pope Leo XIV encourages rekindling awareness of our missionary vocation
At the Mass for the Jubilee of the Missions and of Migrants, Pope Leo encourages us to rekindle awareness of our missionary vocation that springs from a desire to “bring the joy and consolation of the Gospel to everyone,” remembering those in difficulty, and in particular “our migrant brothers and sisters” forced to leave their homelands.
Lord's Day Reflection: The power of faith and service
As the Church marks the Twenty-seventh Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on "The power of faith and service"
Sr. Mari Lucia Kim expresses gratitude for Pope Leo's guidance
In an interview with Vatican Media, the new Superior General of the Daughters of St. Paul, who is Korean, spoke about the challenges ahead: “I feel very small; Pope Leo XIV’s guidance is a light for our journey.”
In February 2026 relics of St. Francis of Assisi to be on public display
The announcement of the public display for veneration comes from the Sacro Convento in Assisi on the day the Church and the world celebrate the feast of the Saint Francis of Assisi. Thanks to the approval of Pope Leo XIV, the body of the Saint, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of his death, will be moved from his tomb, located in the crypt of the Franciscan basilica, and placed at the foot of the papal altar in the lower church.
Cardinal Koovakad: Religions have a unique role in fostering peace
Addressing an interreligious gathering for peace in Mumbai, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue describes interreligious dialogue as a necessary and unique tool for peace in the world.
Hamas agrees to release remaining hostages as talks set to resume
With the Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpassing 67,000, Israel's military says it’s still operating in Gaza City and has warned Palestinians it’s too dangerous to return. Earlier, President Trump told Israel to stop bombing the territory after Hamas said it had accepted part of his peace plan.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem urges hope and prayer as ceasefire talks advance
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa welcomes signs of a possible ceasefire, calling them “a long-awaited first step,” while urging hope, prayer, and realism. He highlights ongoing suffering and invites the faithful to join a day of prayer for peace on 11 October.
"Never again war!" Pope Paul VI's unheeded and still urgently relevant appeal
JRS International Director: Humanitarian aid is a necessity not an option
Speaking on the Jubilee of Migrants, Brother Michael Schöpf reminds us that we are responsible for migrants and refugees. Those who are forced to flee their homes should be welcomed and assissted, and he reminds us that doing so should neither be an option nor a burden.
Pope Leo at Jubilee Audience: ‘To Hope is to Choose’
At the Jubilee Audience of Migrants and the Missionary World, the Pope recalls St. Clare of Assisi as a model of courageous Gospel living.
Pope Leo signs his Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te
The Holy See Press Office announces that Pope Leo XIV signed his first Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te on Saturday morning. The document will be presented on Thursday, 9 October, at a press conference.
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