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ZCBC and Catholic University of Zimbabwe partner for Psycho-Spiritual Therapy Training
The Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops’ Conference (ZCBC) and the Catholic University of Zimbabwe (CUZ) have formalised a partnership aimed at strengthening safeguarding and holistic formation in Zimbabwe’s education system through psycho-spiritual therapy and counselling training.
Pope: Young people, be next generation of intercessors for world’s needs
Pope Leo XIV meets with the leadership and members of the Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network and thanks them for their work. He encourages them to continue their mission and invite young people to take part.
Holy See and diplomats echo Pope Leo’s call for an ‘unarmed’ peace
An interreligious service hosted by the Holy See’s Mission to the UN in Geneva gathers diplomats and religious leaders to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 World Day of Peace Message amid escalating global conflicts. Cardinal Pizzaballa and the ICRC stress the urgent need for justice, humanitarian law, and a “demanding hope” grounded in dialogue and human dignity.
Pope Leo expresses gratitude for 800 years of Toledo Cathedral
Pope Leo sends a letter to the faithful of Toledo in which he highlights the spiritual, historical and social richness of the Primate Cathedral and encourages participation in the liturgical and cultural events planned for 2026.
Pope: May the Olympics promote welcome, solidarity, and peace
Pope Leo sends a telegram for the arrival of the Athletes’ Cross at the Church of San Babila in Milan, where it will be kept for the entire duration of the Winter Olympics.
Pope holds surprise lunch with Peruvian bishops
The Peruvian bishops describe Pope Leo's unexpected participation at a lunch in Rome as “a gesture of closeness and communion”.
President of USCCB calls for Holy Hour for the United States
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issues a call to pray for renewal in the United States and in people’s hearts in the midst of the “current climate of fear and polarization”.
Cardinal Ambongo highlights the enduring relevance of Ecclesia in Africa after three decades
Ecclesia in Africa continues to be a pivotal document for the Church on the continent, even after 30 years. This affirmation was articulated recently by African Bishops meeting in Chad for a plenary assembly of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACERAC).
Pope: Even amid crises, Church in Africa 'is a living, strong, dynamic reality’
In a message to the Bishops of Central Africa, Pope Leo XIV recognizes the great challenges the pastors in their region face, and emphasizes that “faced with the evils that undermine society," including tribalism, interethnic conflicts, wars, and family divisions, "the Gospel calls for reconciliation and the pacification of hearts.”
Climate change causing the worsening of deadly floods in Africa
A study carried out by scientists from different parts of the world shows the effects of climate change on the recent extreme weather events.
Pope: Engage in dialogue without being absorbed or homogenized
In an address to Regnum Christi's Societies of Apostolic Life, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of charism, government, and communion.
Pope Leo receives President of the European Parliament
Pope Leo meets President of European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in the Vatican, who subsequently expressed her appreciation for Pope Leo’s “clarity” and for “shared reflections on advancing peace through dialogue in Europe and throughout the world.”
Consecrated people: A constant presence in time of ‘fragility and trial'
A letter by the heads of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life stresses how consecrated life is “as a ‘presence that remains’, particularly in the areas of the world marked by conflict, violence, division, and instability.
Pope Leo to DDF: Let's rediscover the joy of transmitting the faith
Welcoming the plenary assembly of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Pope Leo calls the transmission of the faith an urgent matter, noting that the “rupture” in its generational transmission among Catholics must lead the Church to rediscover the “sweet and comforting joy of evangelizing,” which lies at the heart of her life and mission.
Cardinal Parolin: Violence in Minneapolis is unacceptable
Cardinal Secretary of Stato Pietro Parolin speaks to journalists about the climate of tension in Minnesota, the Holy See’s position on the 'Board of Peace', and diplomatic talks on Greenland.
Cameroon: Kumba Diocese’s new Catholic university - bringing higher education closer to home
The Cameroonian Ministry of Higher Education and Universities has authorized the Diocese of Kumba to proceed with the establishment of its new university, named, Sapientia Higher Institute of the Diocese of Kumba (SAHIK). This development marks a significant milestone in the diocese's commitment to advancing education and pastoral care in the Kumba region.
Cardinal Tagle: St. Rose of Lima inspires a new missionary movement
A conference at the Pontifical Gregorian University focuses on the figure of Pervuian saint, Rose of Lima, ahead of the installation of a statue of the saint on January 31 in the Vatican Gardens.
Pope Leo meets with Tanzania's Foreign Minister
A commission of inquiry is at work in the country to establish who was responsible for the violence that broke out during elections last October.
Thai Bishops call Catholics to act as ‘moral force’ in upcoming polls
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT) issues a pastoral letter urging Catholics across the country to vote responsibly in the forthcoming general election on February 8.
Pope Leo: May horror of genocide never again be inflicted upon any people
At the conclusion of the General Audience, Pope Leo recalls International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on 27 January, and invokes “the gift of a world without antisemitism,” free from prejudice, oppression, and persecution, and founded on “mutual respect and the common good.”