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COP30: Climate justice means a just transition
Madeleine Wörner from Germany emphasises the importance of transitioning to green, ecological systems but highlights that this must be done in a just way, putting the people first and ensuring that nobody is left behind.
The hospital boats continuing Pope Francis' legacy in the Amazon
On the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, hospital boats are docked on the riverside, offering medical assistance to those most in need. The boats, inspired by Pope Francis, travel all along the Amazon River to tend to the needs to Indigenous communities and those who live along the river, far from cities. This is the testimony of Felipe, a volunteer doctor.
Pope Leo XIV: Children and adolescents are vulnerable to AI manipulation
Pope Leo XIV warns that young people and children could easily be manipulated by artificial intelligence and insists that 'safeguarding minors' dignity cannot be reduced to policies' and requires 'digital education' when addressing participants in the “The Dignity of Children and Adolescents in the Age of Artificial Intelligence” Conference on Thursday in the Vatican.
Medical professionals gather in the Vatican to discuss AI and healthcare
“AI and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity" was the title of a conference bringing together medical professionals, philosophers and theologians in Rome this week.
Indian bishops call for prayers for peace after New Delhi attack
The Bishops of India are calling for peace and vigilance in the wake of a terrorist attack in New Delhi on Monday that resulted in the deaths of eight people.
Cardinal Czerny visits one of largest refugee camps in the world
On a five-day pastoral visit to Bangladesh, Cardinal Michael Czerny visits Cox’s Bazar, which houses more than one million people, mostly Rohingya refugees from Myanmar.
Archbishop Coakley prays to be 'wise servant of unity' as USCCB leader
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City says he is 'humbled' by his election as president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), asking for prayers that he may be 'a faithful steward and a wise servant of unity and communion with our Holy Father, Pope Leo, and with my brother Bishops and priests.'
Cardinal Parolin: Protect the dignity of children in the age of AI
In a message to an international conference in Rome, Cardinal Pietro Parolin warns that humanity risks “its own extinction” if artificial life forms fail to respect human dignity, and he calls for interdisciplinary and multicultural cooperation to guide technology toward true human progress.
Pope at General Audience: Without fraternity, we cannot survive
In his catechesis, Pope Leo highlights the importance of fraternity in our lives and describes it as something "deeply human". He explains that even though today's wars, tensions, and conflicts make fraternity seem difficult, without it, "we would not be able to survive, grow, or learn."
‘Not of supernatural origin’: DDF issues ruling on alleged apparitions of Dozulé
A letter from the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Victor Manuel Fernández, definitively confirms the negative opinion of the Bishop of Bayeux-Lisieux concerning supposed apparitions said to have occurred in Dozulé, France, in the 1970s.
Archbishop Coakley elected new President of U.S. Bishops‘ Conference
Archbishop Paul Coakley is the new president-elect of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) and Bishop Daniel Flores is its new vice president-elect.
Tanzania: A peaceful country destabilized in moments
In the aftermath of the general election violence in Tanzania in which hundreds of people were killed, one woman shares her thoughts on how the country has moved from a place of peace to cities of chaos—seemingly overnight.
Iraq holds first parliamentary elections under new voting system
The elections, influenced by powers such as the U.S., Iran, and Turkey, are seen by some as a test of whether Iraq can move toward implementing a national agenda.
Pope Leo: In our challenge-filled time place Christ at the center
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Church of Sant'Anselmo on the Aventine Hill in Rome to commemorate the 125th anniversary of its dedication and encourages the Benedictines in their mission.
Restarting the Economy: The Earth’s right to rest
From 28 to 30 November, Castel Gandolfo will be host to 'Restarting the Economy', a global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco. The international event will be aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for the Earth, and freedom from debt.
We have much to learn from our persecuted brothers and sisters in Africa
Over the weekend, Pope Leo XIV speaking during the Saturday Jubilee Audience on 8 November 2025, in Saint Peter Square, reflected on the life of Blessed Isidore Bakanja, a young Congolese martyr. The testimony of Bakanja, “reminds us that we have much to learn from our persecuted brothers and sisters in Africa,” said Pope Leo XIV.
Cardinal Fernández at mysticism conference: ‘Spirit moves in varied ways’
Attending a conference on “Mysticism, Mystical Phenomena, and Holiness” at the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith affirms the Holy Spirit's many different ways of manifesting God's presence throughout Church history.
Religious sisters stand with flood-affected coastal communities in Indonesia
Even after seeing tidal floods destroy homes and livelihoods, Sr. Vincentia Sabarina, HK, and those around her continue to assist residents of the Indonesian coastal village of Sidodadi.
Pope’s Türkiye visit an opportunity to “revive" the spirit of Vatican II
Bishop Paolo Bizzeti, former Apostolic Vicar of Anatolia, speaks to Vatican News about the Pope’s upcoming apostolic journey to Türkiye, a “mosaic” of different religious communities.
"Leo from Chicago" - The Documentary
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication presents the documentary "Leo from Chicago," with interviews, footage, and images that trace the history and explore the roots of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States, including in-depth interviews with Louis and John Prevost. A production by journalists Deborah Castellano Lubov, Salvatore Cernuzio, and Felipe Herrera-Espaliat.