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Lord's Day Reflection: Encounter Beyond the Crowd
As the Church celebrates the Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Encounter Beyond the Crowd."
Archbishop Gallagher in Moscow: Diplomacy and dialogue in pursuit of peace
The Holy See’s Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, is visiting the Russian capital from 24 to 28 August.
'Sisters in sorrow’ offer a testimony of friendship and hope at Rimini Meeting
The Rimini Meeting opens with a powerful testimony of friendship and hope from the sister of murdered priest Jacques Hamel and the mother of one of his killers, as anticipation builds ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit.
Nominations open for 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
Nominations for the 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity remain open until October 1, 2026, to honour individuals and organizations working to promote peaceful coexistence among peoples.
Meeting in Rimini: Pope Leo follows in the footsteps of John Paul II
For more than 45 years, the Rimini Meeting has brought together people from different cultures, religions, and backgrounds, becoming a space for dialogue and the search for what unites us. On August 22, Pope Leo XIV will be the second pope, after St. John Paul II, to visit the Meeting in person.
Uganda: Lira Diocese joins national Catholic Church drive to combat hunger crisis in Karamoja
The Catholic Church in Uganda has intensified its response to the worsening food crisis in Karamoja, a sub-region located in the northeastern corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya and South Sudan. Lira Diocese is mobilising food assistance for the most vulnerable families.
Catholic schools surge in Ohio as Bishop urges action to form young people
With Catholic schools in the US Diocese of Columbus nearing capacity and its first new elementary school in 30 years set to open, Bishop Earl Fernandes issues a pastoral letter presenting education as an act of hope.
Pope Leo XIV: In age of AI, the family is the first school of humanity
Addressing the International Catholic Legislators Network, Pope Leo XIV urges legislation that protects human rights and human dignity, warning that artificial intelligence must never be allowed to erode the family, the 'first school of humanity.'
Caritas Colombia: Aid cannot end when the headlines fade
Bishop Juan Carlos Barreto Barreto, president of Caritas Colombia, calls for assistance to continue beyond the media spotlight and also highlights the mission of 80 priests offering Spiritual First Aid to the more than 200,000 people affected by the earthquake.
Prayer, anticipation and hard work: How San Marino awaits Pope Leo
San Marino prepares to welcome Pope Leo XIV with prayer, joyful anticipation and a renewed appreciation of the Republic’s Christian roots.
Hottest July on record globally: 'The climate alarm is blazing'
As the world faces a large-scale heatwave this summer, reports show an ever-growing demand for changes in carbon usage, fire management, and a return to the calls made by Pope Francis in Laudato si’.
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of Lebanon
Pope Leo meets with the President of the Republic of Lebanon, Mr. Joseph Aoun, in the Vatican.
US Bishops launch prayer and action initiative against spread of abortion pills
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Pro-Life Activities invites Catholics to pray and act to stop the spread of abortion pills from August until the end of October.
Bishop Kalumba advocates for Servant Leadership following Zambia’s elections
Bishop Valentine Kalumba, OMI, of the Catholic Diocese of Livingstone in Zambia, has urged Zambians to embrace peaceful co-existence among Zambia’s over 73 tribes and languages. The Bishop was speaking to Vatican News in the aftermath of Zambia’s presidential and parliamentary elections.
Pope Leo XIV: 'The wounds of war extend beyond the battlefield'
In his Message for the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo warns that war has consequences that destroy far beyond the battlefield and says that we are to imitate the Lord's offering of peace to work toward peace in the world.
Meet Poland’s first martyr of Communism
Addressing the Polish people gathered at the General Audience, Pope Leo recalls the figure of Blessed Father Władysław Findysz, the first beatified martyr of the communist persecution in Poland. Here is the story of the priest whom the Pope said “reminds us that a civilization of love is built by forgiving and overcoming evil with good.”
Pope Leo prays for Polish pilgrims killed in bus accident in Hungary
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolence to Polish pilgrims involved in a car accident in Hungary, and assures the families of those who died of his prayers for their loved ones.
Colombia earthquake: NGO warns of trafficking risk for children
The humanitarian emergency that has hit the South American country following the August 10 earthquake risks undermining social cohesion in the hardest-hit rural areas. Entire families there are still lacking basic necessities. “The main risk is that families will be separated and children will end up in the hands of trafficking networks,” warns Stefano Piziali, director general of the NGO Cesvi.
Pope at Audience: Sacred music is to glorify God and sanctify the faithful
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on sacred music in the liturgy, praising it for giving voice to prayer and expressing the faith, always with the main objective of glorifying God and helping the faithful grow in holiness.
Spanish nurse gives Pope a book on her brother: 'His life had meaning because of love'
Elisabet Argemí, a nurse from ICOF Hospital Clínic in Barcelona, spoke briefly with Pope Leo at Castel Gandolfo and gave him "Learning to Die in Order to Live", a book that recounts the testimony of her brother, Xavier Argemí, who died at the age of 29 from muscular dystrophy.