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Pope Leo prays for victims of devastating Nepal floods
Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow over the loss of life caused by catastrophic flash floods in Nepal, assuring those affected of his spiritual closeness and praying for rescuers searching for hundreds of missing people.
Pope: Church must help broken families heal from drug abuse
Meeting with the Pontificial Commission for Latin America, Pope Leo XIV encourages the Church in Latin America to accompany families that undergo the pain of substance abuse, violence, or poverty.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: The West Bank is a 'lawless land'
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem spoke on the final day of the Rimini Meeting, calling for greater diplomatic engagement by the West to halt the escalating violence in the Middle East. He also reiterated the need to build hope and foster interreligious dialogue from the ground up, rejecting the dehumanization of the other and supporting the two-state solution.
Cardinal Bo to legislators: Work toward ban on autonomous lethal weapons
Delivering a keynote address to Christian lawmakers and political leaders gathered in Assisi, Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, warns against allowing algorithms to “systematically infantilize entire societies.”
Archbishop Gallagher visits Moscow’s Orthodox Cathedral
On the second day of the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States’ mission to Russia, he visited the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, the seat of the Patriarch of Moscow. Earlier this week, he met with Metropolitan Anthony of Volokolamsk, with whom he discussed matters of common interest to the two Churches.
Representatives from Latin America open a dialogue on drugs in Rome
From 25 to 27 August, representatives from Latin America and the Caribbean, together with participants with experience from Asia, Africa and Europe, are meeting to discuss prevention, recovery and social integration, and to put forward a response based on community, faith and shared responsibility in addressing addiction and the criminal recruitment of young people.
Pope recalls Poland’s vows to Mary under communism
Greeting Polish pilgrims gathered to renew the Jasna Góra Vows of the Polish Nation, 70 years after they were first made in 1956, Pope Leo XIV said the vows’ call for moral renewal remains relevant today.
Hundreds missing after deadly flooding near Nepal-Tibet border
At least twenty bodies have been recovered after flash flooding in Nepal, with the death toll expected to rise dramatically as hundreds of peole, including many tourists, remain missing.
First woman rector of a shrine: Witnessing to the Gospel through listening
At the Rimini Meeting, we spoke with Anna Medeossi, who has been entrusted with the care of Notre-Dame de Santa Cruz in Oran, Algeria, about her story of encounter, faith, and listening.
Pope: 'Holy Spirit is not a treasure to keep hidden, but a light to let shine each day'
Pope Leo XIV tells recently-confirmed young people at his weekly General Audience that the Holy Spirit is "a light to let shine each day," recalling that this week the Church commemorates Saints Augustine and Monica.
Pope at Audience: Active participation in liturgy leads us to relationship with God
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Second Vatican Council Fathers' decision to promote liturgical reform, as he focuses on the 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
Pope: Christians should seek communion and foster peace together
Meeting with Lutheran Bishops from Norway, Pope Leo XIV encourages all Christians to work together to promote peace and justice in our turbulent times.
Archbishop Gallagher in Moscow: The war must end
During a bilateral meeting in Moscow, the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, and Russia’s Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov, discuss areas of convergence on international issues and address matters concerning the Catholic community in Russia and humanitarian initiatives aimed at beginning a path toward peace between Russia and Ukraine.
Pope to Celebrate Mass for the Care of Creation at Castel Gandolfo
In the Pontifical Gardens of Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo will celebrate Mass for the World Day of Prayer for Creation.
Papal Almoner’s Office supports solidarity kitchen in Ukraine
On Thursday, August 20, 2026, Father Viktor Bilous, a staff member of the Apostolic Nunciature in Ukraine, visited a solidarity kitchen in the village of Berestia, in the Rivne region of northwestern Ukraine and delivered aid to the volunteers on behalf of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity. In an interview with Vatican News, he speaks about this initiative.
Young volunteers in Peru prepare to welcome Pope Leo
The 130th Ordinary Plenary Assembly of the Bishops of Peru concludes with the launch of “Friends of Leo,” the official volunteer group that will bring together young people and laypeople from across the country to serve and assist pilgrims during Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Peru, scheduled for November 11–17, 2026.
Angola: Motorcycle pilgrimage to the Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima
The Diocese of Viana is preparing, on 2 September, a special pilgrimage for motorcyclists to the shrine dedicated to the Immaculate Conception, popularly known as Mama Muxima. The local Church hopes that the event will also raise awareness of road safety issues prevalent on most Angolan roads. The official days for the annual pilgrimage to the shrine are 3 – 6 September 2026.
Pope in Metz: A border city and symbol of friendship among people
This French city will be the final stop of Pope Leo’s four-day apostolic journey to France. Archbishop Philippe Ballot of Metz speaks to Vatican News about the Pope spending an entire day in the border city on Monday, September 28.
Bishop Martinelli: War will never bring solutions
The Vicar Apostolic of Southern Arabia, Bishop Paolo Martinelli, OFM Cap., speaks with Vatican News about Pope Leo XIV's appeals for peace as the Middle East continues to endure war and tension.
Pope Leo: Liturgy must nourish faith, fraternity and peace
Pope Leo XIV sends greetings to participants in Italy’s 76th National Liturgical Week and urges the Church to recover the central place of the liturgy in Christian formation.