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Ukraine hit by most devastating attack since war began
Between Saturday September 6 and Sunday September 7, Russia launched the largest attack against Ukraine since the beginning of the war with a “record number” of drones—over 800—and 13 missiles.
Pope Leo appeals for peace in Holy Land, Ukraine, areas of world marred by war
Before leading the recitation of the Angelus prayer with the faithful in Saint Peter's Square, Pope Leo XIV asks everyone to pray constantly for peace in the Holy Land, Ukraine, and all lands plagued by war, emphasizing that "God wants peace!"
The Pope at Vatican Family Festival: ‘Your witness is needed'
Pope Leo XIV greets Vatican employees and their families at the annual Families Festival in Vatican Gardens on Saturday evening, saying “We celebrate the joy of being family, of being united.”
Pope: Saints call us to look to God, make masterpieces of our lives
Addressing over eighty thousand faithful filling Saint Peter’s Square on Sunday for the Mass with the canonization of Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis, Pope Leo XIV says the examples of these two young Saints invite all of us, especially young people, to direct our lives upwards to God and make them masterpieces of holiness, service, and joy.
Pier Giorgio Frassati, a “True Brother” to be canonized by Pope
Testimonies from young members of Catholic Action reveal the enduring relevance of Pier Giorgio Frassati, who called life “joy through suffering,” and showed that peace and hope are born from someone in love, who says “yes” each day to God and to others.
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy vows to keep attacking Russian energy
Ukraine’s president vows to continue retaliating against Russian attacks on his country’s energy facilities and civilian sites, despite criticism from neighbours Slovakia and Hungary.
Gaza is city of “fear, flight and funerals,” says UN official
As Israel prepares to push into Gaza City, a UNICEF official warns of the war’s devastating effect on children.
Lord's Day reflection: The cost of discipleship
As the Church marks the Twenty-third Sunday of Ordinary Time, Fr Luke Gregory reflects on "The cost of discipleship: a call to true commitment"
Pope: Seeing with Mary's eyes helps people and cultures walk in peace
Pope Leo concludes the 26th International Mariological Marian Congress with a speech in the Paul Audience VI Hall, stressing that the Virgin Mary continues to open doors, build bridges, tear down walls, and help humanity live in harmony amid diversity.
From the Black Earth: Roots of the world according to Wangechi Mutu
Until September 14, the Borghese Gallery hosts the exhibition "Black Soil Poems" by Kenyan-American artist Wangechi Mutu—an opportunity to explore the shared roots of humanity through contemporary art.
Cardinal Parolin: Tragic situation in Gaza, stop the carnage in Ukraine
The Cardinal Secretary of State speaks on the sidelines of an event at Rome's Bambino Gesù Hospital. The Holy See continues to raise its voice in the hope that solutions leading to an end to the conflicts can be found.
Pope Leo XIV: Caring for Creation is our vocation
Pope Leo XIV inaugurates Borgo Laudato si’ at Castel Gandolfo, describing the Village and its project to sustain and nurture integral ecology as a “seed of hope” and a model for ecological conversion.
Putin warns foreign troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’
After European leaders met in Paris to discuss possible security guarantees for post-war Ukraine, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any foreign troops sent to Ukraine would be “legitimate targets” for attack by Russian forces.
Pope Leo receives Polish President Nawrocki
Pope XIV receives in audience the President of Poland. Karol Nawrocki then holds talks with leaders of the Secretariat of State for discussions on the conflict in Ukraine and the socio-political situation of his country.
Nordic Bishops hold plenary in Rome, calling for holiness and peace
The Nordic Bishops meet in Rome for the plenary assembly to mark the Jubilee Year, joining their voices to the Pope’s call for an end to war, for justice, and for a more missionary Synodal Church.
Holy See warns against ‘aggressive nuclear rhetoric’
Marking the International Day Against Nuclear Tests, the Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations stresses the moral duty to support affected communities and to advance toward a world free of nuclear weapons.
Pope invites Mediterranean Youth Council to be signs of hope
Pope Leo XIV encourages members of the Mediterranean Youth Council to be signs of hope, saying their “high ideals and creativity” allow them to make fundamental contributions to peace in the Mediterranean region and around the world.
IAEA Director General: We must stem trend toward nuclear proliferation
After meeting with Pope Leo XIV, Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks to Vatican News about the urgency of slowing the rush toward nuclear rearmament and proliferation.
Future Blessed Eduard Profittlich was ‘Estonian by the blood he gave’
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Eduard Profittlich in Estonia, Bishop Philippe Jourdan and the diocesan postulator share the joy of the Catholic community in the Baltic nation, saying his life bears witness to God’s invitation to faith and peace.