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US Bishops invite support for the Church in Africa
The Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa, created by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), provides American Catholics with an opportunity to join Pope Leo in supporting the Church in Africa.
Pope to lead ‘Canticle of Peace‘ at Castel Gandolfo on 29 July
Vatican News will stream Canticle of Peace, the prayer meeting led by Pope Leo XIV at Borgo Laudato si’ in Castel Gandolfo, featuring Andrea Bocelli and the ABF Voices choir of 164 young people from five countries.
Northern Arabia: Bishop Berardi visits Christian communities
The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia visits Christian communities across the Gulf with a message of hope, faith and unity, while summer camps in Southern Arabia highlight the importance of educating for peace.
The Pope's international charity: A helping hand to the world's suffering
Pope Leo XIV's charitable outreach, carried out through the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, knows no geographical boundaries. Alongside its ongoing support for war-ravaged regions such as Ukraine and the Middle East, it continues to deliver humanitarian aid across all five continents.
Medjugorje parish condemns vandalism, urges prayer and forgiveness
After an image of Our Lady was defaced and the outdoor altar of St. James Church set alight, the parish of Medjugorje in Bosnia and Herzegovina urges the faithful not to repay evil with evil.
Pope Leo XIV: Technology must serve truth and the common good
Pope Leo XIV encourages communicators at a seminar in Chile to promote communication that, in “the face of the new opportunities offered by technological development, knows how to safeguard the dignity of the human person."
IOR releases 2025 Sustainability Report
The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) releases its 2025 Sustainability Report, reaffirming its commitment to integrating economic responsibility, care for people, and environmental protection through a financial model inspired by the Church's Social Doctrine and focused on creating sustainable long-term value.
Cameroonian youths celebrate a week of festivities, prayer and catechetical formation
After six days of prayer, formation, fraternity, and testimonies, the sixth National Youth Days of Cameroon concluded last Sunday in the Diocese of Bertoua. The Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, Archbishop José Avelino Bettencourt, who presided over the closing Mass, delivered a message of hope to the youth, inviting them to discover Jesus, the hidden treasure.
Pope Leo XIV concludes period of rest in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV leaves the Apostolic Palace in Castel Gandolfo and returns to the Vatican after over three weeks of rest, greeting those gathered outside the residence and blessing several children as he departs.
US strikes on Iran said to be paused amid diplomatic push
International media reports that the U.S. military has paused strikes on Iran, however the reasons remain unclear.
Santa Mónica: A journey of hope for those facing addiction
What began as a prayer group for mothers who were worried about their children became a foundation that accompanies young people and families affected by addiction in Tierra del Fuego.
Pope to host concert for peace with children from crisis-affected countries
An international choir of children and young people from crisis-affected parts of the world will come together with Pope Leo XIV and Andrea Bocelli to dedicate time to praying for peace at Borgo Laudato si’ on July 29, using music as a universal language of peace.
Synod publishes ‘Recollecting’ resource for 2027 local Church assemblies
The General Secretariat of the Synod offers Bishops and diocesan synodal teams practical guidance for evaluation Assemblies to be held in the first half of 2027.
Archbishop of Berlin condemns hate crime in German capital
After a minivan drove at high speed into a crowd at an event in Berlin, the local Church, German leaders, and EU authorities are expressing their opposition to hatred and calling for the defense of freedom.
Old age: 'not a burden to manage, but a gift to cherish'
On the occasion of the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, held yesterday on the feast of 'Jesus' grandparents' Saints Joachim and Anne, Vatican News speaks with Vittorio Scelzo, head of the pastoral care of the elderly at the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, who reflects on the precious value of elderly people and the grandparents.
AMECEA Bishops commit to a four-year pastoral priority plan for young people in the region
The Bishops of the Association of Member Episcopal Conferences in Eastern Africa (AMECEA) have pledged to make young people the Church's shared pastoral priority for the next four years, while calling on political leaders across the region to end the exploitation of youth
Pope Leo XIV prays for victims of wildfires in Europe
Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to those affected by wildfires in France and Spain and calls for prayers for victims and emergency responders. He also recalls the Sixth World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, celebrated on 26 July.
Pope Leo XIV hails new Maronite Blessed
At the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV praises the beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, praying that the new Blessed's intercession will bring peace to Lebanon and strengthen Maronite faithful worldwide.
Pope calls for renewed negotiations for a just peace in the Middle East
During the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to violence in the Holy Land and the Middle East, urging dialogue, diplomacy, and prayers for peace.
Fr. Faltas: The West Bank bleeds, listen to the Pope's appeals to stop the violence
Fr. Ibrahim Faltas, Head of Schools of the Custody of the Holy Land, deplores the situation in the West Bank and issues a warning both to those who fuel the violence and to those "who fail to intervene to stop this endless spiral." He expresses hope that the elections announced in Israel and Palestine will bring "new balance and genuine justice to both peoples."