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Cardinal Pizzaballa welcomes Gaza agreement as ‘first step towards hope'
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses joy for the news of an agreement between Israel and Hamas describing it as a necessary first step that brings an atmosphere of trust and hope to the people of the region.
Pope: Labor unions should advocate respect for human dignity
Pope Leo XIV encourages labor leaders in their efforts to welcome immigrants and to foster respect for the human dignity of the most vulnerable.
Pope Leo: Faith cannot be separated from love for the poor
Taking up Francis’ desire “that all Christians come to appreciate the close connection between Christ’s love and his summons to care for the poor”, Pope Leo XIV issues his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te”, as a call to Christ’s disciples “to recognize him in the poor and the suffering”.
Peter reminds us that the poor are the heart of the Gospel
In his first Apostolic Exhortation, “Dilexi te” Pope Leo XIV sets out the foundations of Christian Revelation and of the tradition of the Church.
Pope: In this age of communication, nobody can say 'I did not know'
Addressing a global network of leading news agencies, Pope Leo thanks reporters who every day work to share the truth, often risking their lives. It is thanks to them, he says, that we have knowledge of the world.
Knights of Columbus: Strengthening faith and brotherhood under Pope Leo
Patrick E. Kelly, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, discusses the charitable works of the Knights and their efforts to promote the spiritual formation of men in a time of crisis, following a papal audience with Pope Leo XIV.
Pope Leo greets Hispanic ministry leaders from the USA
Pope Leo XIV met on Tuesday evening in the Vatican with more than a hundred leaders of Hispanic ministry from the United States. He encouraged them to be witnesses of God's love and to accompany especially the poor and migrants. He reminded them that "God never abandons anyone" and thanked them for their pastoral service, calling it a sign of hope and faith in a world wounded by violence and hatred.
U.S. envoys join Gaza ceasefire talks as war reaches two-year mark
President Trump's top aides and senior officials from Egypt and Qatar have joined the third day of indirect talks between Israel and Hamas on ending the Gaza War.
Pope: Walking together is the Church's style of life
Pope Leo XIV sends a message, signed by Cardinal Secretary of State Parolin, to a conference in Camaldoli, Italy on the theme: “What kind of bishop in a synodal Church?”
DRC Bishops dismayed by death sentence against former President Kabila
In the aftermath of the death sentence pronounced by the High Military Court against former Congolese President Joseph Kabila, Bishops in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) under the auspices of the Conférence épiscopale nationale du Congo (CENCO) have said that they are dismayed and shocked by the verdict.
Metropolitan Emmanuel welcomes Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit to Türkiye
After the announcement of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Türkiye for the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, Metropolitan Emmanuel of Chalcedon explains the importance of the ecumenical ties between the Popes and the Patriarchs of Constantinople.
Canossian sisters empowering Maasai girls to rise above tradition and poverty
In Tanzania's Arusha region, home to the Maasai and Meru tribes, the Canossian Daughters of Charity are pursuing their mission to rescue young girls from harmful cultural practices and empower them with education, dignity, and the ability to choose their futures.
Pope at Audience: The Resurrection transforms every aspect of our lives
Continuing his catechesis on the Paschal Mystery at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Christ’s humility in the Resurrection.
Pope to Croatian pilgrims: Be a leaven of peace in a war-torn world
Pope Leo XIV greets pilgrims from Croatia gathered in St Peter’s Square for the Jubilee, praising their Christian witness rooted in a “received tradition” that continues to be preserved today..
Pope on Oct 7 anniversary: We must learn to dialogue again
Pope Leo XIV discusses Hamas’ attack on Israel two years ago, and what has happened since, saying that his upcoming trip to Turkey and Lebanon aims to bring a message of peace to the Middle East.
EARTHDAY.ORG welcomes Vatican’s landmark climate education commitment
EARTHDAY.ORG and global youth movements celebrate the Holy See’s decision to place climate education at the heart of its official climate policy. The commitment, included in the Vatican’s NDCs under the Paris Agreement.
Pope to young people: Go beyond your comfort zones and build peace
In a message for the 40th World Youth Day Pope Leo XIV reminds young people that as Christians they have a responsibility to stand alongside those who suffer and become active artisans of peace.
Peter To Rot's witness of martyrdom and morality
The story of Blessed Peter To Rot cannot be told apart from the upheavals of World War II. When Japanese forces occupied Papua New Guinea, foreign missionaries were imprisoned, leaving catechists like To Rot to guide local communities in faith. Blessed Peter To Rot’s defiance of polygamy was his ultimate sacrifice. Archbishop Tatamai gives first hand witnesss from stories told.
Catholic sisters are ‘hands and presence’ of Christ in the world
As the Church celebrates the Jubilee of Consecrated Life, Sr. Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, shares the work of the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation to support religious sisters in their mission to accompany people facing hardship in all corners of the globe.
Pope Leo to travel to Türkiye and Lebanon
The Holy See Press Office announces Pope’s first Apostolic Journeys abroad, which will take him to Türkiye from 27 to 30 November, and then to Lebanon until the 2 December 2025.