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Cardinal Castillo: Pope Leo’s visit to Peru can strengthen unity
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Journey to Peru in November during his South American tour, Cardinal Carlos Castillo of Lima speaks to Vatican News about the Pope’s bond with the Peruvian people and his potential to foster unity, peace and solidarity amid the country’s challenges.
Bishops of the Pacific urge caution over deep-sea mining
As commercial deep-sea mining is increasingly being considered in parts of the Pacific, the Bishops of the Pacific region call for prudence, insisting that "when there exists a genuine possibility of serious or irreversible harm, the absence of complete scientific certainty should never become an excuse for proceeding without due care."
Pope sends financial aid to areas of Colombia hit by earthquake
Pope Leo makes an initial emergency donation to the dioceses in Colombia affected by Monday's 7.4-magnitude earthquake.
Pope Leo to celebrate Feast of Assumption in Castel Gandolfo
The Pope will return to the town of Castel Gandolfo, where he will celebrate Mass for the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary at the St. Thomas of Villanova Parish and pray the Angelus, as he did last year.
SIGNIS pledges to heed call to create relationships and networks
The new SIGNIS World executive says it welcomes the challenge that Dr Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Communication, placed before them: To prioritise human relationships, build alliances and networks.
Pope calls women religious to ‘confront the globalization of indifference'
In a video message to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in the United States, Pope Leo highlights the beauty of different communities, charisms, and histories that work together to “make the mission and mystery of the Church visible in our world.”
Pope to Czech youth: 'Witness Christ’s love in your families and society'
Pope Leo XIV encourages participants in the National Youth Gathering taking place from August 11–16 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, to 'turn with confidence to Jesus, who has overcome the world.'
Colombian Archbishop: 'The earthquake was extremely devastating'
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez of Manizales, Colombia, trusts that God’s providence will help the population move forward, overcome adversity, and provide care for those affected: “It was an earthquake of extraordinary violence; it seemed as though it was going to bring down absolutely everything built on the ground.”
Vatican publishes Pope Leo's programme in San Marino and Rimini
The Holy See Press Office publishes the programme of the pastoral visit that Pope Leo XIV will make to the Republic of San Marino and Rimini on 22 August.
Pope at Audience: The liturgical year renews Christ’s saving work
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the liturgical year, describing Sunday as its “foundation and kernel” and urging Christians to participate actively in the Eucharistic celebration as a visible expression of communion with Christ and His Church.
Fighting rages from Ukraine to the Middle East
As the summer progresses, conflicts which have raged from Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and Iran continue without pause.
Pope prays for victims of Colombia earthquake and invokes spiritual strength
In a telegram addressed to the president of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, Pope Leo XIV expresses his sorrow over the powerful earthquake that struck the country on 10 August, leaving more than a hundred people dead and many others injured.
From Parish to Nation: CHARIS India's five-year fight for life
Archbishop Francis Kalist, who initiated the March for Life, echoed a similar call to action, quoting Venerable Fulton Sheen's reminder that "it is up to you, the people" to save the Church and stand for life.
A Dutch woman's solo pilgrimage on foot from Maastricht to Rome
Christel Grimbergen covered 2,800 kilometres in three months and three weeks, finally reaching the tomb of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica from the Netherlands. Speaking to the Polish Section of Vatican News, she explains how—and why—she made the journey.
60th World Day of Peace theme: Disarming technology for peace
The Dicastery for the Service of Integral Human Development announces the theme for the 60th World Day of Peace on January 1, 2027—“Disarming Technology, Serving Peace: Politics as Preventive Responsibility”.
Angola: Diocese of Viana prepares for annual pilgrimage to Mama Muxima Shrine
A working group comprising officials of the Diocese of Viana and Angola’s Provincial Government of Icolo and Bengo have confirmed readiness to host this year's annual Marian pilgrimage scheduled for early September. The Shrine of Our Lady of Muxima (Mama Muxima) is located in Angola’s Catholic Diocese of Viana.
Sisters work to restore the dignity of female victims of exploitation
The Missionaries of Mary Queen of Heaven (MQHM) have worked for three decades to rescue and rehabilitate women and girls affected by sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse in the Philippines. Founded in 1996 in the Archdiocese of Cebu, in the Philippines, they have rescued and rehabilitated hundreds of women and girls who survived sex trafficking, prostitution, and child abuse.
Colombian Bishops appeal for solidarity after devastating earthquake
The powerful earthquake struck the west of the country and was felt across much of Colombia. The death toll so far stands at more than 130 confirmed fatalities, with nearly 600 people injured. Pereira is the city with the highest number of casualties, while in Manizales buildings, hospitals, schools and places of worship have been damaged. Six airports have been closed for safety inspections. Search and rescue operations are continuing.
Cardinal Bo of Myanmar: We are not alone in 'the storm'
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon, Myanmar, reminds the nation's faithful that despite the immense suffering they may be facing, they are not alone, for Christ is with them, and he urges young people of the embattled nation to be 'men and women of conscience.'