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Major Archbishop Shevchuk: Freedom must never be taken for granted
On the day the country celebrates 35 years of independence, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, tells Vatican News about the suffering inflicted on the population by the war and issues a renewed, heartfelt appeal to all the nations of the world for their solidarity.
Ukrainian bishop: 'In the solidarity we receive, we find strength and hope'
Bishop Vitalij Skomarovskyj of Lutsk, the president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Ukraine (Latin Rite), recalls 35 years of independence from the Soviet Union: “Today we enjoy a real freedom of conscience. The current war has made me understand how priceless peace is for any nation.”
Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia
A post on X by the Secretariat of State announces the programme for the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, who arrives in Moscow today for a mission focused on dialogue and peace.
Pope appeals for international aid for Ebola victims in DRC
Pope Leo XIV urges international care for people affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and for victims of a mining incident in the Central African Republic.
Pope at Angelus: Let us not retreat into our convictions but be open to Christ
In his Angelus message, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of developing a personal relationship with Christ in order to allow him to transform our lives and the world, even by sometimes embarking on unfamiliar paths.
Sister in Ukraine: Bombs cannot break faith, will to live or desire for freedom
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Sister Liji Payyapilly speaks to Vatican News about how she never imagined that in the 21st century she would see scenes reminiscent of the Second World War and bears witness to the strength that comes from prayer.
Pope at Mass in Rimini: ‘At every level, authority is service'
During the Mass concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that St. Peter’s faith is the foundation of our call to our call to service, following in the footsteps of Jesus, the Messiah, who became incarnate to serve humanity.
Pope meets with the sick and poor in Rimini: ‘You are home’
Pope Leo XIV meets with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral and reminds them of God’s love for them.
The Hour of Responsibility
The words of Pope Leo XIV at the Meeting in Rimini and his call for the authentic realism of mercy against the false realism that would have us rearm
‘Blue Lou’ Marini: Blues, brothers and a family legacy
“Blue Lou” Marini reflects on music, family and 'The Blues Brothers 'before presenting Pope Leo XIV with a pair of the film’s iconic Ray-Ban sunglasses at the Rimini Meeting.
Pope to Rimini Meeting: Our identity as God’s children unites us
During his visit to the Rimini Meeting of Friendships Among Peoples, Pope Leo XIV urges the participants to always love the Church, and commends young people who with their love for Christ and the Church, attract others to the faith.
Pope in San Marino: Respond to conflict by following Gospel
As he meets with the Catholic community of San Marino, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone to "walk with even greater conviction on the path of the Gospel,” following in the footsteps of the Saints Marinus and Leo, the founders of the Republic.
Pope Leo: San Marino offers world an example of ‘care of human person’
Pope Leo XIV begins his pastoral visit to San Marino by meeting with civil authorities, and praises the world’s oldest Republic for offering an example of good politics aimed at the care of the human person.
Lord's Day Reflection: Encounter Beyond the Crowd
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Encounter Beyond the Crowd."
Archbishop Gallagher in Moscow: Diplomacy and dialogue in pursuit of peace
The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is visiting the Russian capital from 24 to 28 August.
'Sisters in sorrow’ offer a testimony of friendship and hope at Rimini Meeting
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers, as anticipation builds ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit.
Nominations open for 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
Nominations for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity remain open until October 1, 2026, to honour individuals and organizations working to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples.
Meeting in Rimini: Pope Leo follows in the footsteps of John Paul II
For more than 45 years, the Rimini Meeting has brought together people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds, becoming a space for dialogue and the search for what unites us. On August 22, Pope Leo XIV will be the second pope, after St. John Paul II, to visit the Meeting in person.
Uganda: Lira Diocese joins national Catholic Church drive to combat hunger crisis in Karamoja
The Catholic Church in Uganda has intensified its response to the worsening food crisis in Karamoja, a sub-region located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Lira Diocese is mobilising food assistance for the most vulnerable families.
Catholic schools surge in Ohio as Bishop urges action to form young people
With Catholic schools in the US Diocese of Columbus nearing capacity and its first new elementary school in 30 years set to open, Bishop Earl Fernandes issues a pastoral letter presenting education as an act of hope.
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