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Pope Leo XIV meets Patti Smith
On Friday morning, July 31, the Pope received Patti Smith, the singer-songwriter, poet, and artist, who—like him—is originally from Chicago.
APSA: 2025 Financial Statements show stronger Net Assets and continued service to Holy See
In the year marked by the papal succession, the Administration of the Patrimony of the Apostolic See (APSA) closed its ordinary financial year with Net Assets rising to €2.686 billion. Its twofold priority remains safeguarding and strengthening the Church's patrimony while ensuring the services on which the Roman Curia depends.
Pope signs new Fundamental Law of Vatican City State
Leo XIV promulgates a new Fundamental Law replacing the 2023 text in order to address the need “to take account of new requirements of governance and of several important legislative changes introduced in recent years.” The new law incorporates into a single legislative text the amendment already introduced by the Motu Proprio of November 2025, under which the presidency of the Pontifical Commission is no longer reserved exclusively to cardinals.
Preparations in full swing for 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul
As the one year countdown to World Youth Day Seoul 2027 begins on August 3, the Local Organizing Committee shares its progress in preparing the city to welcome young pilgrims from across the world and will release the official theme song and launch a tree planting initiative.
Sydney Archbishop stresses Church must ‘offer positive alternatives' to euthanasia
As the ruling party in the country votes to make voluntary assisted dying accessible through online consultations, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney argues this idea of “telehealth” has turned into “teledeath” and pushes for protections for Catholic healthcare institutions.
Behind the scam: Restoring human dignity and hope for survivors of trafficking
As we mark the 2026 World Day Against Trafficking in Human Persons on the theme "Trapped behind the scam," the International Coordinator of Talitha Kum, the global network of Consecrated Life Against Human Trafficking, brings us an all-too-common story of our time and the appeal to weave networks of hope, peace, freedom and justice so no one is treated as a commodity.
The Church accompanies wildfire victims across southern Europe
As devastating wildfires spread across France, Spain and Greece, local Churches are providing practical assistance and helping displaced communities confront the trauma of losing their homes and livelihoods.
US carries out 'heavy wave' of strikes on Iran
The US military says it has completed a wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces.
Pope’s schedule for Assisi visit and liturgical celebrations in August
The Holy See Press Office releases the schedule for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Assisi on August 6, where he will celebrate Mass with the young people participating in the “Go! Franciscan Youth Meeting 2026.”
Thailand: A new Bishop for a vibrant, diverse Church
Thai Bishop Peter Suphot Roeksujarit is installed in the Diocese of Chiang Mai during a Mass concelebrated by bishops from across Thailand in the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio to Thailand and the Adjunct Secretary and Administrator of the Dicastery for Evangelization,
Zimbabwe: Sacred Heart of Jesus lay association taking root in the Diocese of Hwange
One of Zimbabwe’s oldest Catholic sodalities, the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (MSHJ) guild, is now beginning to take root in the Catholic Diocese of Hwange 60 years after its inception in the country.
Pope Leo: I love America’s sense of freedom and welcome of all people
Pope Leo XIV grants an interview to American broadcaster NBC and highlights the importance of immigration to the history of the United States, hinting that he could visit the country of his birth in the next couple of years.
Pope: Like a stream leading to its source, music leads us to God
Pope Leo joins the prayer gathering 'Canticle of Peace' at Borgo Laudato si', in the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, together with Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir, made up of children's voices from Uganda, the Holy Land and Italy.
Mozambique: "Let us be men and women of reconciliation and peace to build peace"
This is the deep conviction of Sisters Maria do Céu and Amélia Alexandre, Mozambican religious missionaries of the Congregation of the Precious Blood, who, in a recent interview with Vatican News, spoke about ongoing religious formation and the professional training for religious women. The two sisters also had a message for Mozambicans urging their compatriots not to give up in the face of difficulties. They called upon Mozambicans, especially young people, to embrace peace and reconciliation
Fr Romanelli: Gaza's humanitarian crisis ‘beyond disastrous’
Fr Gabriel Romanelli, parish priest of Gaza's Holy Family Church, appeals for urgent international action as worsening shortages of fuel, transport and basic necessities push the humanitarian crisis in the Strip "beyond disastrous."
Nicaraguan Parliament introduces reform to extend presidential term
Nicaragua’s National Assembly plans to approve a constitutional amendment in September extending the renewable presidential term from five to seven years.
Apostolic Nuncio celebrates Mass marking Guam’s Liberation anniversary
The Apostolic Nuncio and Delegate to the Pacific, Archbishop Gábor Pintér, marks Guam’s 82nd Liberation Day by presiding over a Mass, in which he renews Pope Leo's appeals for peace and disarmament, remembers the sacrifices and suffering of their people during World War II, and brings the Pope's closeness.
China: Bameng diocesan vicar Duan Yongkun ordained Coadjutor Bishop
Pope Leo XIV appointed Francis Xavier Duan Yongkun as Coadjutor Bishop of Bameng on 15 June, in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, within the framework of the Provisional Agreement between the Holy See and the People’s Republic of China.
Human Trafficking in modern-day: No one should be treated as a commodity
Talitha Kum International releases their 2025 Annual Report, revealing how human trafficking is growing hand-in-hand with the rise of technology: online exploitation and scams have become a 21st century means of entrapping people.
Holy See: Urban planning must address homelessness to promote human dignity
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations highlights the importance of addressing homelessness in order to build sustainable cities that promote human dignity and the common good.