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‘Joyful Priests’: Pope to meet with leaders in vocational ministry

Vatican News - Mon, 06/23/2025 - 05:46

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.

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Church in Seoul urges end to hostility, marks progress in inter-Korean relations

Vatican News - Mon, 06/23/2025 - 05:06

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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Sisters of Mary uplift Tanzania’s disadvantaged youth

Vatican News - Mon, 06/23/2025 - 04:49

In Tanzania, where financial hardship keeps many children and young people out of school, the Sisters of Mary are working to break the cycle by providing free, high-quality education and vocational training to secure a better future.

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Syria: Suicide bombing at Orthodox Church in Damascus

Vatican News - Mon, 06/23/2025 - 00:53

A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people attending the Divine Liturgy at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday.

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Pope at Corpus Christi Mass: We are called to share our bread, proclaim God's Kingdom

Vatican News - Sun, 06/22/2025 - 11:55

At Rome's Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, followed by the traditional Eucharistic procession to Saint Mary Major.

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Pope Leo XIV: ‘Humanity cries out and pleads for peace’

Vatican News - Sun, 06/22/2025 - 05:21

Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the tragedy of war, especially in the Middle East, and recalls that war only amplifies problems and creates deep wounds without providing lasting solutions.

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Pope at Angelus: Christ's Body and Blood, the ultimate sacrifice of love

Vatican News - Sun, 06/22/2025 - 05:16

At the Angelus on the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, Pope Leo XIV calls Christ's Body and Blood in the Eucharist "a sacrifice of love for the salvation of the world."

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International Safeguarding Conference: Togolese religious nun encourages open discussion about abuse

Vatican News - Sun, 06/22/2025 - 04:07

This year's International Safeguarding Conference (ISC) "Women of faith, women of strength" at the Pontifical Gregorian University, in Rome, dealt with the topic of women and safeguarding. One of the pioneers in raising awareness of the problem of abuse is the Togo nun Mary Lembo

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The future of 12 Palestinian villages in the West Bank under threat

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 11:56

Twelve Palestinian villages in Masafer Yatta face imminent demolition following an Israeli decision to designate the area as a military firing zone. Local communities warn that the move paves the way for further displacement and settlement expansion.

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Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 09:15

The summer solstice, June 21, marks a day dedicated to celebrating the languages, cultures, and traditions of the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis communities across Canada.

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US Bishops: Promote religious freedom through prayer, reflection, and action

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 07:28

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops commemorate Religious Freedom Week, 22-29 June, inviting the faithful to promote religious freedom for all believers through prayer, education, and public action.

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Holy See urges nations to ratify UN anti-landmine convention

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 05:49

The Holy See has invited nations to ratify the Anti-Personnel Landmines Convention, upholding the link between development and disarmament.

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Pope: ‘St. Thomas More offers politicians example of martyr for freedom of conscience’

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 04:21

During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV meets with legislators from various nations and recalls the importance of natural law, entrusting them to St. Thomas More, whose "readiness to sacrifice his life rather than betray the truth makes him a martyr for freedom and for the primacy of conscience."

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Helping migrants at 3,000 meters above sea level in Peruvian Andes

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 04:13

A Christian-inspired nonprofit provides Venezuelan migrants seeking a better life in Peru guidance and physical assistance integrating into the new country.

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Lord's Day Reflection: Friends, fish, a a feast that costs everything

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 02:00

As the Church celebrates the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of the Lord, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, "Friends, fish, and a feast that costs everything"

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Pope calls for a culture of zero tolerance for abuse in the Church

Vatican News - Sat, 06/21/2025 - 01:27

Pope Leo XIV sends a message on the occasion of a Peruvian theatre performance honouring investigative journalist Paola Ugaz, and calls for a culture of zero tolerance toward abuse in the Church and the defence of press freedom. He praises journalists who expose abuse, stating that silencing them threatens democracy and undermines the Gospel's call for justice and truth.

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Pope Leo approves decrees for more than 170 martyrs

Vatican News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 11:04

The Pope authorizes several decrees including a Spanish diocesan priest, more than 100 martyrs, a seminrian, and four servants of God.

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Watch the documentary: "León de Perú"

Vatican News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 10:20

The Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary, “León de Perú”, featuring footage that retraces the mission of Robert Francis Prevost in Peru.

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To die of hope: remembering those who died in the quest for a better life

Vatican News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 09:30

On the eve of World Refugee Day the Sant’Egidio community holds its annual prayer vigil in memory of all those who lost their lives on their journey to Europe.

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Pope tells future Vatican envoys to serve with humility and faith

Vatican News - Fri, 06/20/2025 - 06:43

Pope Leo XIV thanks priests of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy who have completed a year of missionary service for their dedication and urges them to live their priesthood with humility, closeness, and faith, wherever the Church may send them.

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