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Cast and crew of 'The Chosen' host premiere screening in Vatican
Members of 'The Chosen' TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus.
Pope Leo XIV sends telegram to victims of Damascus bombing
In a telegram on June 24, the Pope joins his voice to that of others offering their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families of the suicide bombing at St. Elias church in Damascus, Syris.
Pope Leo to Order of Malta: Thank you for bearing witness to God's love
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV expresses his gratitude to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for their concrete witness to God's love, and underscores the need to foster prayer and appropriate formation.
Pope Leo confirms election of Fr Francesco Ielpo as new Custos of the Holy Land
Pope Leo XIV confirms the election of Fr Francesco as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion
Cabo Verde: The role of Catholic Social Teaching in development and Social Justice
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde.
Pope Leo to seminarians: Be passionate about priestly life
Pope Leo XIV welcomes some 4000 seminarians and formators to the Vatican for their Jubilee, offering them a meditation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the priestly life.
Damascus church bombing: ‘There is no justification’
Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians.
Msgr. Formica: 'Urgent moral responsibility to address poverty'
During the UN Security Council's Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict in New York, Msgr. Marco Formica, official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, 'underscores the urgent moral responsibility to address the root causes of poverty,' and reiterates the Holy See's concern regarding 'the ever-growing military expenditure, which diverts significant resources from investments in development sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.'
Tanzania: Bishops issue liturgical guidelines to curb possible abuses and call for a day of national prayer
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have invited dioceses, parishes, and prayer centres to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and adoration. As far as possible, they urge priests to make the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist available on 23 August 2025. The purpose is to dedicate time to pray for the country to have peaceful elections and remain united—a nation that lives in justice and peace.
Bishop Rhoades highlights religious freedom concerns
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty, highlights the domestic and international issues the Church in the United States is focusing on during Religious Freedom Week 2025.
Hot-air balloon accident in Brazil kills 8, leaves 13 others injured
A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday morning in Praia Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people and injuring 13 others.
‘Joyful Priests’: Pope to meet with leaders in vocational ministry
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.
Church in Seoul urges end to hostility, marks progress in inter-Korean relations
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.
Sisters of Mary uplift Tanzania’s disadvantaged youth
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.
Syria: Suicide bombing at Orthodox Church in Damascus
A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people attending the Divine Liturgy at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday.
Pope at Corpus Christi Mass: We are called to share our bread, proclaim God's Kingdom
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.
Pope Leo XIV: ‘Humanity cries out and pleads for peace’
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.
Pope at Angelus: Christ's Body and Blood, the ultimate sacrifice of love
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."
International Safeguarding Conference: Togolese religious nun encourages open discussion about abuse
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
The future of 12 Palestinian villages in the West Bank under threat
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.