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Swiss Guard opens internal review after ‘dispute’ at Vatican post
The Director of the Holy See Press Office responds to journalists’ questions regarding an incident near one of the entrances to Vatican City, in which “elements interpreted as having antisemitic connotations” were reportedly observed.
Thousands flee intensified violence in central Sudan
Thousands more people flee their homes in Sudan as fighting intensifies between the army and the RSF in central Kordofan region, deepening a conflict that has already displaced 14 million and killed an estimated 120,000.
Zambia: Kalundu International Study Centre holds graduation and unites African religious women
Over the weekend, 16 religious sisters from various African countries graduated from a transformative leadership and formation course. The graduation ceremony was graced by the presence of the Apostolic Nuncio and the President of the Zambia Association of Sisterhoods (ZAS).
Tanzanian Archbishop: Post-election violence is 'abomination before God'
In a Mass dedicated to the victims and their families of recent violence, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Rwa’ichi of Dar es Salaam stresses how the bloodshed “does not reflect the true face of Tanzania.”
Contemplative Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd celebrate 200 years
The Sisters of Our Lady of Charity of the Good Shepherd, an international contemplative congregation of contemplative sisters, are wrapping up their 200th anniversary with Mass presided by Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle.
Augustinian Fr Daleng new vice regent of Pontifical Household
Pope Leo XIV appoints Fr Edward Daleng O.S.A. as the new vice regent of the Pontifical Household. Until now, he has served as General Counsellor and Procurator General of the Order of Saint Augustine.
Tanzania: Church prays and hopes for reconciliation and peace
As street protests affect Tanzania, the Archdiocese of Mbeya has been among the hardest hit, with more than a hundred victims. Fr. Valerio Mwandanji, parish priest of St. Matthew the Apostle Church, says a Mass was celebrated on 9 November “to remember those who lost their lives during the demonstrations. The people are calling for change.”
Pope: AI use in healthcare must ensure quality of care and relationships
Pope Leo XIV encourages participants in a Vatican-organized conference to help ensure that artificial intelligence does not replace interpersonal relationships in the field of healthcare.
COP30: Ode to the Amazon
As COP30 kicks off in Belém, Brazil, we look at the significance of hosting this year's UN climate conference in the heart of the Amazon rainforest.
Philippine Church activates relief network as deadly storms strike back-to-back
Caritas Philippines, the social action arm of the Catholic Church, has mobilized its national network to respond to the impact of Super Typhoon Fung-wong, known locally as Uwan.
Pope: Honor war victims with ceasefires, genuine commitment for peace
At the conclusion of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses his deep gratitude to those who work to build peace in countries experiencing war. He also offers prayers for the people of the Philippines, hit by Typhoon Fung-wong.
Pope at Angelus: We are Christ's Church meant to joyfully walk with Him
During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that "the true sanctuary of God is Christ" who is "the only mediator of salvation, the only Redeemer, the One who, by uniting Himself with our humanity, and transforming us with His love, represents the door that opens wide for us and leads us to the Father."
Pope: The Church is a ‘construction site’ for a community to be built without haste
Celebrating Mass on the occasion of the Dedication of the Basilica of St John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church, urging the faithful to be ‘free from the criteria of the world, which too often demands immediate results because it does not know the wisdom of waiting’. ‘Jesus changes us and calls us to work in God's great construction site, wisely shaping us according to His plans for salvation.’ ‘In Rome,’ says the Pope, ‘there is a great good that grows’ beyond the hardships.
Pope Leo meets with victims of clerical abuse from Belgium
Pope Leo meets with a group of survivors of clerical abuse in Belgium in a climate of “closeness, deep listening, and painful dialogue”, which concluded with a moment of prayer.
Pope to young people: be bridge builders in a world marked by division
Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage to the young people gathered the Cathedral of Košice in Slovakia and encourages them to bring the light of Christ to their families, schools, workplaces and more.
Lord's Day Reflection: Anger issues? Try a little holy zeal
As the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's Gospel reading, which tells how Jesus cast the money-changers out of the Temple.
Six months with Pope Leo XIV: A united and open Church, a sign of peace for a world wounded by hatred
There is a common thread running through the magisterium of the new Pope: he has proposed a model of Christian community, missionary in nature, where communion is lived, and which is therefore capable of serving all, starting with the least; a community committed to fostering dialogue and peace. A Church that does not “lean” on the powerful nor confuse mission with religious marketing, but knows how to be leaven because it reflects the light of Another.
Cardinal Parolin at COP30: Greater political will needed to address climate change
In Belém, Brazil, at the meeting of world leaders that preceded the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held from November 10 to 21, the Cardinal Secretary of State spoke about the Paris Agreement, which marks its tenth anniversary.
Israeli military identifies body of hostage returned from Gaza
The Israeli military says it has identified a body handed over from Gaza as a 61-year-old Israeli-Argentinian.
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of South Africa
Pope Leo XIV receives President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa on Saturday in the Vatican.