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Pope Leo to Bishops: Continue working for good of Lord's flock
Pope Leo XIV thanks Redemptorist and Scalibrinian Bishops for their commitment to serve God's flock with self-sacrifice, despite all difficulties.
Kenyan Bishops urge citizens to 'remain peaceful, courageous' amid growing tensions
The Catholic Bishops of Kenya express their sorrow for the violence afflicting the country, including those who died protesting Albert Ojwang’s death earlier this month following his arrest.
Pope Leo calls on Bishops to be men of communion
In a meditation for the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV says Bishops must be witnesses of hope through the example of “a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church.”
Pope to seminarians: 'Keep your eyes on Jesus'
Pope Leo XIV urges seminarians from the Dioceses of Triveneto to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, cast every minute of their lives on the Lord's faithfulness, and to remember that Blessed John Paul I, who came from their region, was a "shepherd" who presents "a true model for priestly life."
Pope Leo to Christians in Middle East: ‘The whole Church stands with you’
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness with the Christians of the Middle East and calls once again for the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to be chosen.
Pope at Audience: Let's go to Jesus, our hope! He can heal us!
During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo remembers two miracles which demonstrate that the Lord can always heal us when we go to Him in trust and faith, for "Jesus is our hope" and will make us new.
New Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia receives warm welcome in Addis Ababa
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis.
Cast and crew of 'The Chosen' host premiere screening in Vatican
Members of 'The Chosen' TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV sends telegram to victims of Damascus bombing
In a telegram on June 24, the Pope joins his voice to that of others offering their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families of the suicide bombing at St. Elias church in Damascus, Syris.
Pope Leo to Order of Malta: Thank you for bearing witness to God's love
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV expresses his gratitude to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for their concrete witness to God's love, and underscores the need to foster prayer and appropriate formation.
Pope Leo confirms election of Fr Francesco Ielpo as new Custos of the Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV confirms the election of Fr Francesco as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion
Cabo Verde: The role of Catholic Social Teaching in development and Social Justice
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde.
Pope Leo to seminarians: Be passionate about priestly life
Pope Leo XIV welcomes some 4000 seminarians and formators to the Vatican for their Jubilee, offering them a meditation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the priestly life.
Damascus church bombing: ‘There is no justification’
Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians.
Msgr. Formica: 'Urgent moral responsibility to address poverty'
During the UN Security Council's Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict in New York, Msgr. Marco Formica, official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, 'underscores the urgent moral responsibility to address the root causes of poverty,' and reiterates the Holy See's concern regarding 'the ever-growing military expenditure, which diverts significant resources from investments in development sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.'
Tanzania: Bishops issue liturgical guidelines to curb possible abuses and call for a day of national prayer
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have invited dioceses, parishes, and prayer centres to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and adoration. As far as possible, they urge priests to make the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist available on 23 August 2025. The purpose is to dedicate time to pray for the country to have peaceful elections and remain united—a nation that lives in justice and peace.
Bishop Rhoades highlights religious freedom concerns
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty, highlights the domestic and international issues the Church in the United States is focusing on during Religious Freedom Week 2025.
Hot-air balloon accident in Brazil kills 8, leaves 13 others injured
A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday morning in Praia Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people and injuring 13 others.
‘Joyful Priests’: Pope to meet with leaders in vocational ministry
As part of the Jubilee of Seminarians and Priests, the Dicastery for the Clergy is set to host an event to foster encounter, reflection, and sharing under the theme “I Have Called You Friends” (Jn 15:15), which Pope Leo XIV will attend.
Church in Seoul urges end to hostility, marks progress in inter-Korean relations
The Archdiocese of Seoul has reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula during a special Mass and academic symposium held on June 22, marking three decades of its Reconciliation Committee.
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