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Pope Leo: I love America’s sense of freedom and welcome of all people

Vatican News - Thu, 07/30/2026 - 02:00

Pope Leo XIV grants an interview to American broadcaster NBC and highlights the importance of immigration to the history of the United States, hinting that he could visit the country of his birth in the next couple of years.

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Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 13:29

Pope Leo joins the prayer gathering 'Canticle of Peace' at Borgo Laudato si', in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, together with Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir, made up of children's voices from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy.

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Mozambique: "Let us be men and women of reconciliation and peace to build peace"

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 10:10

This is the deep conviction of Sisters Maria do Céu and Amélia Alexandre, Mozambican religious missionaries of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, who, in a recent interview with Vatican News, spoke about ongoing religious formation and the professional training for religious women. The two sisters also had a message for Mozambicans urging their compatriots not to give up in the face of difficulties. They called upon Mozambicans, especially young people, to embrace peace and reconciliation

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Fr Romanelli: Gaza's humanitarian crisis ‘beyond disastrous’

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:41

Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza's Holy Family Church, appeals for urgent international action as worsening shortages of fuel, transport and basic necessities push the humanitarian crisis in the Strip "beyond disastrous."

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Nicaraguan Parliament introduces reform to extend presidential term

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:16

Nicaragua’s National Assembly plans to approve a constitutional amendment in September extending the renewable presidential term from five to seven years.

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Apostolic Nuncio celebrates Mass marking Guam’s Liberation anniversary

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:13

The Apostolic Nuncio and Delegate to the Pacific, Archbishop Gábor Pintér, marks Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day by presiding over a Mass, in which he renews Pope Leo's appeals for peace and disarmament, remembers the sacrifices and suffering of their people during World War II, and brings the Pope's closeness.

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China: Bameng diocesan vicar Duan Yongkun ordained Coadjutor Bishop

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:08

Pope Leo XIV appointed Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as Coadjutor Bishop of Bameng on 15 June, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.

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Human Trafficking in modern-day: No one should be treated as a commodity

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 07:00

Talitha Kum International releases their 2025 Annual Report, revealing how human trafficking is growing hand-in-hand with the rise of technology: online exploitation and scams have become a 21st century means of entrapping people.

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Holy See: Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 04:08

The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations highlights the importance of addressing homelessness in order to build sustainable cities that promote human dignity and the common good.

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US Bishops invite support for the Church in Africa

Vatican News - Wed, 07/29/2026 - 03:02

The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa, created by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), provides American Catholics with an opportunity to join Pope Leo in supporting the Church in Africa.

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Pope to lead ‘Canticle of Peace‘ at Castel Gandolfo on 29 July

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:20

Vatican News will stream Canticle of Peace, the prayer meeting led by Pope Leo XIV at Borgo Laudato si’ in Castel Gandolfo, featuring Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir of 164 young people from five countries.

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Northern Arabia: Bishop Berardi visits Christian communities

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 09:12

The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia visits Christian communities across the Gulf with a message of hope, faith and unity, while summer camps in Southern Arabia highlight the importance of educating for peace.

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The Pope's international charity: A helping hand to the world's suffering

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 08:31

Pope Leo XIV's charitable outreach, carried out through the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, knows no geographical boundaries. Alongside its ongoing support for war-ravaged regions such as Ukraine and the Middle East, it continues to deliver humanitarian aid across all five continents.

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Medjugorje parish condemns vandalism, urges prayer and forgiveness

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:55

After an image of Our Lady was defaced and the outdoor altar of St. James Church set alight, the parish of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina urges the faithful not to repay evil with evil.

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Pope Leo XIV: Technology must serve truth and the common good

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 07:43

Pope Leo XIV encourages communicators at a seminar in Chile to promote communication that, in “the face of the new opportunities offered by technological development, knows how to safeguard the dignity of the human person."

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IOR releases 2025 Sustainability Report

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 05:17

The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) releases its 2025 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to integrating economic responsibility, care for people, and environmental protection through a financial model inspired by the Church's Social Doctrine and focused on creating sustainable long-term value.

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Cameroonian youths celebrate a week of festivities, prayer and catechetical formation

Vatican News - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 04:20

After six days of prayer, formation, fraternity, and testimonies, the sixth National Youth Days of Cameroon concluded last Sunday in the Diocese of Bertoua. The Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt, who presided over the closing Mass, delivered a message of hope to the youth, inviting them to discover Jesus, the hidden treasure.

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Pope Leo XIV concludes period of rest in Castel Gandolfo

Vatican News - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 14:28

Pope Leo XIV leaves the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo and returns to the Vatican after over three weeks of rest, greeting those gathered outside the residence and blessing several children as he departs.

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US strikes on Iran said to be paused amid diplomatic push

Vatican News - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 06:13

International media reports that the U.S. military has paused strikes on Iran, however the reasons remain unclear.

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Santa Mónica: A journey of hope for those facing addiction

Vatican News - Mon, 07/27/2026 - 05:31

What began as a prayer group for mothers who were worried about their children became a foundation that accompanies young people and families affected by addiction in Tierra del Fuego.

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