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Lord's Day reflection: False virtues
As the Church marks the Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on "The false virtues: why our culture's strengths are really sins".
UN warns Israeli Gaza offensive could be ‘beyond catastrophic’
United Nations officials are warning of potentially devastating consequences from Israel’s planned military takeover of Gaza City
Deadly Russian strikes devastate Kyiv, kill at least 23
The death toll from Russian rocket and drone strikes on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv continues to rise. Authorities said Friday that at least 23 people, including children, were killed overnight in the deadliest assault on the city in months.
Diane Foley meets the Pope: How I came to forgive my son's murderer
Pope Leo XIV receives Diane Foley alongside writer Colum McCann, with whom she co-authored a book recounting the events surrounding her son’s death and the profound human and spiritual journey she undertook—a painful path of love and a desire to understand, which even led her to meet one of her son’s killers.
Human Fraternity Fellowship continues legacy of Pope Francis in new generations
The second edition of the Human Fraternity Fellowship program, inspired by the Document of Human Fraternity signed by Pope Francis and Grand Imam Al-Tayeb of Al-Azhar in 2019, leads 10 student leaders to Jakarta, Indonesia, to prepare “the next generation of leaders to engage across cultural and religious divides.”
Pope: Proclamation of Christ is mission of every Christian
Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the St. Andrew School of Evangelization, and invites all Christians to embrace our mission to proclaim Jesus Christ.
Korean bishops relaunch Pro-Life Movement amid abortion, euthanasia debates
The Catholic Church in South Korea is set to relaunch the “Pro-Life Movement” nationwide as bishops and organizations intensify opposition to proposed legislative changes on abortion and growing calls for euthanasia.
Pope to Augustinians: “Peace begins with what we say and do"
Pope Leo sends a videomessage to the Augustinian Province of Saint Thomas of Villanova on the feast of their spiritual father.
A doctor at the only Christian hospital in Gaza: ‘War is death’
Dr. Maher Ayyad describes the current dire situation of hospitals in the Strip: People “are living in small tents without any services—no electricity, no water supply, and, despite food recently coming across the border, no food.”
U.N. warns of worsening famine in Gaza
Famine has taken hold in Gaza and is expected to spread further by the end of September, a top U.N. humanitarian has said.
Pope to Christian politicians: ‘Values’ without Christ cannot change the world
In a message to French elected officials, Pope Leo insists on the need for Christian political leaders to turn to Jesus, to live their faith without compromise and bear witness to Him in order to face modern challenges and make the world a better place.
Church in US in mourning following Minneapolis tragedy
The church in the United States expresses its grief and condolences following Wednesday's tragedy in Minneapolis, where a young man opened fire during Mass at Annunciation Catholic School. The attack resulted in the deaths of two children and around seventeen injured before the shooter took his own life.
Africa to host landmark world congress 2026 for Catholic media practitioners in Rwanda
SIGNIS Africa President, Fr. Prof. Walter Chikwendu Ihejirika, has said that the recent SECAM Plenary Assembly of Africa’s Catholic Bishops has warmly welcomed the Catholic communication association’s plans to hold the SIGNIS World Congress in Kigali, Rwanda, next year.
Pope Leo expresses sorrow over shooting at Catholic school in Minneapolis
Pope Leo XIV expresses profound sorrow over the murder of two children and the injuring of 17 others at the Annunciation Catholic church and school complex in the US city of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Cardinal Parolin: Many interests are preventing a solution to the Gaza tragedy
Responding to questions asked by journalists following the Mass on the Memorial of Saint Monica, celebrated at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Campo Marzio, Rome, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Parolin expresses hopes in echoing Pope Leo's appeal that a “collective punishment” in the Middle East would be avoided, and that a ceasefire and “safe access” to humanitarian aid would be achieved.
One last appeal to save a man's life
In less than 24 hours, Curtis Windom is scheduled to be executed in the United States and, Kevin Jackson from the Community of Sant'Eigidio, makes one final appeal for clemency to be granted and Curtis' life to be spared.
Heavy monsoon rains lead to flooding in India, Pakistan
Dozens of people are killed when a landslide caused by heavy rains strikes a pilgrim route near a Hindu shrine in India.
Fr. Romanelli: Gazan Christians remain with those who suffer
As Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace in Gaza, Fr. Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of the only Catholic parish in Gaza, tells Vatican News that Christians in the enclave are committed to serving those in need, asking people to pray for an end to the war.
Mary’s Meals reaches new milestone: meals for over three million children
The official announcement of the milestone will be made on 8 September, the feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founder and CEO Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow, speaking at the Rimini Meeting, tells Vatican Media: “We feel called to stand with those parts of the world where people have no voice.”
Pope Leo joins Jerusalem Patriarchs’ call for peace in Gaza
Pope Leo XIV has united his voice to the Latin and Greek Orthodox Patriarchs’ joint appeal for an end to the war in Gaza and for humanitarian aid to flow freely into the enclave.
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