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Holy See signs agreement with Honduras
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and the President of Honduras, Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah, sign an agreement consolidating the existing good bilateral relations between Honduras and the Holy See, safeguarding the legal personality of the Church, and promoting cooperation between the Church and State.
Pope Leo urges young people to register for 2027 World Youth Day
On the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II—the creator of World Youth Day—Pope Leo XIV sends a message to young people around the world, urging them to register for WYD Seoul 2027, saying it will offer an experience of “an even greater sense of unity, for we are all members of the one Body of Christ.”
Doctrine of the Faith: Returning to kerygma amid crisis in passing on faith
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change,” which explores how the Church should focus on evangelizing adults, as well as catechizing children and teenagers.
Pope urges Catholic schools to help young people find new way to live in world
Meeting with participants in the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic educational institutions to make young people feel encouraged and loved, in order to help younger generations build a better world.
Pope to American Jewish Committee: ‘We reject together all forms of hatred’
Addressing a delegation of the American Jewish Committee, Pope Leo XIV encourages everyone to work together to promote human dignity, defend religious freedom, and reject all forms of religious and ethnic hatred and discrimination.
Pope Leo XIV's doctors confirm 'no further treatment is necessary'
Pope Leo XIV’s doctors confirm that the tumor removed on October 13 was a lung adenocarcinoma and that the disease was localized, noting that "no further treatment is necessary."
Holy See at OAS: Respect the dignity and culture of indigenous peoples
Monsignor Juan Antonio Cruz Serrano, speaking at an extraordinary session of the Permanent Council of the Organization of American States, notes that reflecting on the “lights and shadows” of the encounter between two worlds—Europe and the peoples of the Americas—“does not mean remaining a prisoner of the past, but rather learning from it to build a different future”.
Church leaders in Jerusalem condemn recent attacks in Taybeh
The patriarchs and heads of Churches in Jerusalem issue a statement firmly condemning the “heinous attack” carried out on Saturday, October 17, by “masked settlers” in the Christian village of Taybeh.
Cardinal Parolin: The law must govern AI and eliminate inequalities
The Vatican Secretary of State opens five days of meetings to mark the 150th anniversary of the Faculty of Canon Law at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome and speaks about law and new technologies, drawing from Pope Leo’s encyclical "Magnifica humanitas".
Catholic Sisters gather in Chicago to strengthen communities and “Dream Big”
Over 100 Catholic sisters and lay people gather in Chicago with Vatican representatives to strengthen Church ministries through collaboration and storytelling in service of human dignity and the common good.
Holy See urges human dignity and protection in fight against organized crime
The Holy See calls for a response to organized crime that protects vulnerable people and places human dignity at the center of justice, with a focus on education and international cooperation.
Pope at Audience: We must urgently protect families and marriage
At his first Wednesday General Audience after having undergone surgery, Pope Leo XIV thanks everyone for their prayers and reflects on the role of families as the foundation of society, emphasizing the important bond between spouses and the gift of having children.
Pope Leo: Saints show us 'history shaped by faith'
Pope Leo XIV greets participants in the “Holiness in History” Conference organized by Dicastery for the Causes of Saints, taking place at the Pontifical Augustinianum Patristic Institute in Rome.
Despite war, ‘Lebanon Faith Tours’ aims to showcase country’s beauty
Antonio El Helou, the 22 year-old founder of Lebanon Faith Tours, tells Vatican News that international travellers should “not be afraid” of visiting the country’s historic religious sites.
European Bishops: Common good must guide technological innovation
The Autumn Plenary Assembly of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE), held in Brussels from 12 to 16 October, concluded with a statement calling for Artificial Intelligence (AI) to be placed at the service of the human person, the common good and peace.
Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanity
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security.
More than 1,600 children celebrate World Mission Sunday in Myanmar
As the Church marked the centenary of World Mission Sunday this weekend, more than 1,600 children in embattled Myanmar gathered to celebrate the Day, during which Myanmar's Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, said that even children can be missionaries by sharing their love of Jesus.
Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
An event in Abu Dhabi marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death, exploring his writings and their relevance to peace, interreligious dialogue, and care for creation.
Angola: Archbishop Imbamba highlights the family’s role in nurturing faith and love
The week-long conference held at the Vatican from 7 October to 14 October 2026 brought together about 200 presidents of national Bishops’ Conferences and patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic Churches to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. The Conference of Angola was represented by Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba, the Archbishop of Saurimo and the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angolam São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST).
Church in France seeks to help restore a sense of meaning
In light of the social crisis and recent episodes of violence, the Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by young people and those who feel marginalized or left behind. The Archbishop of Tours advocates for restoring democratic dialogue through intermediary institutions, and for broadening the public debate to include spiritual questions. For his part, the Archbishop of Lyon asserts that God is the guarantor of unity.