Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness with the Christians of the Middle East and calls once again for the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to be chosen.
During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo remembers two miracles which demonstrate that the Lord can always heal us when we go to Him in trust and faith, for "Jesus is our hope" and will make us new.
The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis.
Members of 'The Chosen' TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus.
In a telegram on June 24, the Pope joins his voice to that of others offering their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families of the suicide bombing at St. Elias church in Damascus, Syris.
On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV expresses his gratitude to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for their concrete witness to God's love, and underscores the need to foster prayer and appropriate formation.
Pope Leo XIV confirms the election of Fr Francesco as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde.
Pope Leo XIV welcomes some 4000 seminarians and formators to the Vatican for their Jubilee, offering them a meditation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the priestly life.
Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians.
During the UN Security Council's Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict in New York, Msgr. Marco Formica, official of the Vatican Secretariat of State, 'underscores the urgent moral responsibility to address the root causes of poverty,' and reiterates the Holy See's concern regarding 'the ever-growing military expenditure, which diverts significant resources from investments in development sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.'
Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have invited dioceses, parishes, and prayer centres to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and adoration. As far as possible, they urge priests to make the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist available on 23 August 2025. The purpose is to dedicate time to pray for the country to have peaceful elections and remain united—a nation that lives in justice and peace.
Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty, highlights the domestic and international issues the Church in the United States is focusing on during Religious Freedom Week 2025.
A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday morning in Praia Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people and injuring 13 others.
As part of the Jubilee of Seminarians and Priests, the Dicastery for the Clergy is set to host an event to foster encounter, reflection, and sharing under the theme “I Have Called You Friends” (Jn 15:15), which Pope Leo XIV will attend.
The Archdiocese of Seoul has reaffirmed its commitment to peace on the Korean Peninsula during a special Mass and academic symposium held on June 22, marking three decades of its Reconciliation Committee.
In Tanzania, where financial hardship keeps many children and young people out of school, the Sisters of Mary are working to break the cycle by providing free, high-quality education and vocational training to secure a better future.
A suicide bomber has killed at least 20 people attending the Divine Liturgy at St. Elijah Greek Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday.
At Rome's Cathedral Basilica of Saint John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV presides at Mass on the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ, followed by the traditional Eucharistic procession to Saint Mary Major.
Pope Leo XIV appeals for an end to the tragedy of war, especially in the Middle East, and recalls that war only amplifies problems and creates deep wounds without providing lasting solutions.