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Twenty Oblate Bishops renew their call to mission during visit to Rome
As the Oblates of Mary Immaculate celebrate the congregation’s 200th anniversary, 20 missionary Oblate Bishops from 12 countries gather in Rome to renew their call to serve as “Pilgrims of Hope in Communion.”
Think, collaborate, learn: How to preserve our humanity in the time of AI
Key speakers at the afternoon session of the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in the Vatican paint a sobering picture of what could be a dystopian future for humanity as AI increasingly shapes our reality. They also convey hope and optimism as men and women of goodwill are called to take action in the service of the common good.
COMECE outlines a vision for Europe’s future against populism and wars
Speaking at a press conference at Vatican Radio headquarters, the presidency of the Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union (COMECE) reflected on their meeting with Pope Leo XIV on Thursday morning and on presenting him with a proposal for a new edition of “Rethinking Europe” for fall 2027.
Analysing AI's impact on media, communities and inequalities
The conference “Preserving Human Voices and Faces,” organized by the Dicastery for Communications and inspired by Pope Leo’s message for the World Day of Social Communication, brings together international academics, tech experts, journalists and more to discuss the impact of AI on relationships, the media, societies and communities.
Nigeria: Bishop Badejo echoes Pope Leo’s call for responsible engagement with digital media
As the International Communication Conference at Rome’s Pontifical Urbaniana University on “Preserving human voices and faces” got underway on Thursday, 21 May, Nigeria’s Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo of the Diocese of Oyo has reiterated Pope Leo XIV’s message for communication that does not alienate.
Pope: Church’s lay leaders must foster openness and communion
Pope Leo XIV encourages leaders of ecclesial movements and lay associations to guide those under their care with discernment and transparency, so that they may remain open to the world and grounded in communion.
Pope urges new ambassadors to contribute to 'greatly-needed peace'
Pope Leo XIV addresses a group of non-resident Ambassadors to the Holy See, and expresses his wish that their mission may "strengthen dialogue, deepen mutual understanding, and contribute to the peace so greatly needed in our world."
From Down Under to Vatican City: A ‘small but mighty’ Catholic community
For three pilgrims from a small town in Queensland, Australia, meeting Pope Leo after the General Audience helped close the gap between their “geographically isolated” homeland and the heart of the Catholic Church.
Cardinal Czerny praises Czech priests martyred for witnessing Christ
Ahead of the beatification of Czech priests Fathers Jan Bula and Václav Drbola, who were martyred under Communist rule, Cardinal Michael Czerny, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks at the 'Blessed Martyrs Under Communism' conference in Rome, noting that their martyrdom 'teaches us that there is no human situation—however degrading or unjust—in which Christ cannot be witnessed.'
Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory
On Tuesday, May 19, Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo and greets the religious, lay and scientific staff present.
Synod releases document on path toward 2028 Ecclesial Assembly
The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes a document outlining stages, criteria, and tools to guide local Churches toward the Ecclesial Assembly set for October 2028.
South Africa: Catholic Bishops condemn violence against migrants
As tensions and violence against migrants continue to spread across parts of South Africa, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a Pastoral Letter condemning attacks on foreign nationals and warning political leaders against exploiting the migration crisis for political gain ahead of local government elections.
Congregation of Holy Cross’ Mission Receives the Francis of Assisi and Carlo Acutis for an Economy of Fraternity International Award
Holy Family Mission in the diocese of Bougainville in Papua New Guinea, receives award for the creation of an entrepreneurial community centre for women to support themselves and their families.
What indigenous communities teach us about climate change
From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.