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Haitian bishops call for hope and change in a Christmas message
In a message issued on 8 December, the Episcopal Conference of Haiti stress that Christ’s birth can be a source of hope to everyone and call for the upcoming elections to be a chance to “rise above partisan interests”.
COMECE expresses concern over EU Court judgement on same-sex marriage
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expresses concern in a statement over a recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice on the recognition of same-sex marriages across Member States.
Pontifical Yearbook now available online with information on global Church
The Holy See’s official Pontifical Yearbook is now available online, providing up-to-date information on the Catholic Church’s institutions across the globe.
Pope Leo meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
For the second time in his papacy, Pope Leo XIV welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to discuss the war in Ukraine and the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Supporting Christians to remain in Lebanon
From the north to the south of the country, the small team at Aid to the Church in Need is working hard to ensure that Christians have a home in the Land of the Cedars. Pastoral care and education are the charity’s two main priorities.
Pope Leo: Blessed Virgin Mary, watch over this humanity
Continuing a decades-old tradition of paying homage to the statue of the Immaculate Conception in Rome, Pope Leo prays at the foot of the 12-meter column on top of which the figure of the Virgin Mary is placed, and lays a wreath at the base.
Syria marks al-Assad ouster amid ongoing challenges
Syria is marking one year since the fall of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad after nearly 14 years of war.
Pope at Angelus: Believe as Mary believed, say ‘yes’ to God
On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus and invites the faithful to believe as Mary did to welcome Christ into their lives.
The Immaculate Conception in the hearts and words of the Popes
On the occasion of the solemnity of December 8, we look back at several reflections from Popes throughout the years—a Marian path that connects to the dogma proclaimed by Pope Pius IX.
Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of floods in Southeast Asia
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness and assures his prayers for the millions of people affected by heavy flooding in various parts of Southeast Asia in recent weeks.
Pope: Visit to Türkiye and Lebanon teaches that peace is possible
Pope Leo XIV recalls his recent Apostolic Journey to Türkiye and Lebanon, saying his encounter with religious leaders teaches that peace is possible if we build it together.
Pope at Angelus: Advent calls us to prepare for the just Judge
At the Angelus prayer, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the urgency of preparing for the coming of the Kingdom of God and our encounter with Jesus, the just Judge.
Pope Leo: ‘Music is like a bridge that leads us to God’
Pope Leo XIV joins the audience at the Vatican’s “Concert with the Poor” in the Paul VI Hall and expresses his pleasure to be able to partake in the joy of listening to music, which is “not a luxury for the few, but a divine gift accessible to everyone.”
A letter declares Universities as builders of Polish–German reconciliation
The rectors of Catholic and ecclesiastical universities write a letter on Polish–German reconciliation, taking a significant step towards reconciliation after the Second World War.
Qatar: Gaza ceasefire cannot be considered complete
Qatar’s prime minister has warned that the nearly two‑month‑old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip cannot be considered complete until Israeli forces fully withdraw under a peace plan backed by Washington and the United Nations.
Despite new settler attacks on Taybeh, Christians continue to hope
Two cars were set on fire and a building was defaced with a threatening message during the night between 4 and 5 December in Taybeh, a Christian village in the northern West Bank. The incident occurred only hours after the inauguration of the parish’s “Christmas Nights” celebrations.
Holy See satisfied with civil recognition of Chinese Bishop Zhang Weizhu
In a statement, the Director of the Holy See Press Office says civil recognition of the Bishop Emeritus of the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang, in mainland China, is an important step in the communal journey of ecclesiastical circumscription.
Pope at Audience: Advent teaches us how to wait in active hope
At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of active waiting during the Advent Season, as we learn to hope and help bring the Kingdom of God closer through our good actions.
Pope: Holy See will not be silent bystander amid global inequality and war
Receiving new Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV tells them the Holy See will not be a silent bystander amid global inequality and conflict.
Pope: Martyrs of Chimbote a call to ecclesial unity, mission, fidelity to Christ
On the tenth anniversary of their beatification, Pope Leo XIV highlights the enduring witness of the Martyrs of Chimbote as a model of communion and missionary dedication.