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Cardinal Tagle elected new Dean of College of Cardinals
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches within the Dicastery for Evangelization—succeeds 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, as Dean of the College of Cardinals.
Holy See: Online hate and religious intolerance are forms of racism
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses the 81st session of the General Assembly on the elimination of racial discrimination and warns against “materialist and nationalist ideologies” that affront human dignity – the cornerstone of building “a true international community.”
Pope: Posing questions is 'essential' part of the journey of faith
Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities' academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason.
Holy See at UN: Moratorium on executions must pave the way for abolition
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Amoris Laetitia: ‘We have much to receive and learn’ from families
On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the Gospel is lived out and how to proclaim it today.
Vatican offers free eye exams and glasses to children in need
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital world
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised.
Dr. Ruffini urges Church communicators to place human dignity at heart of AI
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication.
Holy See defends rights of indigenous peoples at UN
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Christophe El Kassis, insists on the need for the rights of indigenous peoples to be “respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.”
Archbishop Samedi calls for a renewed push for peace in the Central African Republic
As the Central African Republic continues its efforts to rebuild after years of crisis, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui has underscored the Church’s role in promoting communion, dialogue and peace.
Archbishop Gallagher in Pakistan to mark 75 years of ties with Holy See
The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Islamabad from 8 to 10 October. He will meet with political and religious authorities, the country’s bishops and visit the Faisal Mosque.
Pope appoints Sr. Barron as Adjunct Secretary of Dicastery for Evangelization
Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Teresa Barron as Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, beginning on January 4, 2027.
Brothers of St. Gabriel mark 125 years of education in Thailand
One hundred and twenty-five years after the passenger ship Annam carried five missionaries from France to Siam, the Brothers of St. Gabriel mark the anniversary of their educational mission in Thailand.
Cardinal Koovakad: Fraternity is only possible architecture for sustainable future
Cardinal George Jakob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the "Spirit of Assisi" born 40 years ago with Pope St. John Paul II's interreligious encounter in the Italian city, saying the Christian response to war, and the only path to peace, is “a humanity that prays, walks together, and disarms itself first.”
Amoris laetitia: Rediscovering Gospel through challenges facing families
On the first day of the meeting dedicated to the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Sr. Helen Alford calls for ways to encourage young people to embrace the “great challenge” of family life.
Pope on Amoris laetitia: What Church do people meet when most fragile?
Pope Leo XIV encourages Bishops from around the world to share what has emerged in their Churches over the ten years since the publication of Pope Francis’ Apostolic Exhortation Amoris laetitia, and urges them to courageously confront the questions and difficulties that families face today.
Pope for Mission Sunday: Evangelisation is always a work of love
In a video message for the 100th World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV thanks the faithful for their prayers and support, recalling how they helped nurture his vocation and sustain his missionary work in Peru.
Pope: Mary is ‘safe refuge’ amidst life’s difficulties
At the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV renews his invitation to pray the Rosary, echoing the appeal he made in Lourdes to ask Mary for peace in the world, especially during the month of October.
Pope to art patrons: Be open to Beauty and foster contemplation
Pope Leo XIV thanks Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums for their “generous collaboration” in helping to preserve the Vatican's art, and encourages them “to open themselves to Beauty and consider ways of helping others do the same.”
Pope at Audience: Church’s mission is to help people look at profound questions of life
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the fourth chapter of the first part of ‘Gaudium et spes’, saying the Church strives to bring about the Kingdom of God and the salvation of all human beings, above all through “personal holiness and fraternal love”.