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Pope Leo XIV to hold his first digital encounter with young US Catholics
Pope Leo XIV will hold his first digital encounter with some 15,000 young people during the National Catholic Youth Conference, who hail from Catholic youth movements across the United States, and engage directly with them during a 45-minute live dialogue.
Pope at Angelus: Mary is an icon of hope
During the Angelus prayer at Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV urges everyone as pilgrims on the journey of life to turn their gaze to Mary, the Mother of God.
Pope Leo: Mary’s song, the Magnificat, strengthens our hope
During Mass in Castel Gandolfo for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Leo XIV marvels how Mary's 'yes' gives hope to us today, saying we celebrate the Paschal Mystery of Jesus, which changed the course of history.
Kuwait: Our Lady of Arabia elevated to minor basilica
The Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Kuwait has been elevated to the status of a Minor Basilica, with Bishop Aldo Berardi calling it “the first of its kind on the Arabian Peninsula."
Pope: Social justice cannot depart from Gospel or turn to violence
In a message to participants in the Peruvian Church’s Social Week, Pope Leo XIV recalls the love the saints bore for the image of God in all people, and urges those who work for social justice to avoid turning to violence or sinning against charity.
India’s March for Life unites faiths to defend voiceless lives of the unborn
The 4th National March for Life brought people from across India and from different faith traditions together in Bangalore to affirm the value of human life at every stage.
Nicaraguan government seizes school run by Josephine Sisters
The Murillo-Ortega government confiscates the San José School run by the Josephine Sisters, accusing it of being the site of past crimes. The move has drawn a sharp reaction from the U.S. State Department.
Holy See: Indigenous women should be protagonists of a better future
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the Organization of American States reaffirms the Holy See’s closeness to all indigenous peoples, especially indigenous women, in a statement delivered at a commemoration of the International Day of Indigenous Peoples and the Eighth Inter-American Week of Indigenous Peoples.
Aid groups urge Israel to end restrictions as Gaza starvation worsens
More than 100 humanitarian organizations, including Oxfam and Médecins Sans Frontières, sign a joint letter calling on Israel to end what they describe as the “weaponization of aid” into Gaza.
Spain celebrates 75th Anniversary of the Dogma of the Assumption
To mark the 75th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption of Mary, the Brotherhood of Our Lady of the Assumption and the Most Holy Rosary of Cantillana, in Seville, Spain, hold traditional religious events in honor of their Patroness from 14-23 August.
Bishops of Uruguay respond to preliminary bill approving euthanasia
The Episcopal Conference of Uruguay expresses their sadness over the news of a preliminary bill - entitled the Dignified Death Law - which would allow euthanasia, and which now moves to the Senate for approval.
US Catholics look to St. Maximilian Kolbe in efforts to abolish death penalty
As the Catholic Church marks the feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe, the Executive Director of the Catholic Mobilizing Network shares her hopes for the future abolition of the death penalty in the United States.
Hebrew-speaking Catholics in Israel join Pope Leo at weekly General Audience
Around 14,000 of the faithful joined Pope Leo XIV at the weekly General Audience in the Paul VI Hall and St. Peter's Basilica, including several Hebrew-speaking Catholics from Israel.
Church network in India rallies against ‘invisible chains’ of human trafficking
Religious sisters in Goa gathered on August 13 for a regional assembly tackling trafficking, focusing on prevention, protection, and restoring dignity.
Vietnam’s major seminaries set sights on unified, Christ-centered training model
Nearly 70 seminary educators from across Vietnam meet in Sam Son parish, Thanh Hoa diocese, for the 2025 Conference of Major Seminaries.
Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life
The Dicastery for the Laity, the Family and Life is competent for enhancing the apostolate of the lay faithful, the pastoral care of young people, the family and its mission according to God’s plan, the elderly, and for the promotion and protection of life.
Pope Leo: Stop the war in Ukraine and the hunger in Gaza. May the hostages be freed.
The hopes of Leo XIV regarding the two ongoing wars and the goals of the Holy See's “soft diplomacy” aimed at resolving crises through dialogue rather than war are expressed to journalists upon his arrival at Villa Barberini in Castel Gandolfo. The Pope will take a break there until Tuesday, but with some public engagements and celebrations on 15 and 17 August.
Island bishops gather to discuss future of Church in the Pacific
Bishops from around the Pacific gather in American Samoa for a week of prayer and discussion, and ask: Where is God calling the Church in the Pacific?
Ukraine’s president in Berlin amid concerns over Trump-Putin summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Germany’s capital, Berlin, on Wednesday to join a videoconference with European leaders and U.S. President Donald J. Trump amid concerns over Trump's upcoming summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Zelenskyy and other leaders want to ensure that no deal will be agreed between Washington and Moscow over ending the war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s involvement.
Pope Leo returns to Castel Gandolfo for Assumption holiday weekend
Pope Leo XIV has returned to the hilltop town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass and enjoy the cooler weather over the feast of the Assumption of Mary.