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Pope Leo: St Cabrini's mission to migrants remains urgent today
During a visit to the birthplace of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, Pope Leo XIV recalls her devotion to the Sacred Heart and says her service to migrants remains a model for the Church in today's world.
Pope in Pavia: "The city is both a gift and a task"
During his pastoral visit to Pavia, Pope Leo urges citizens to take responsibility for the common good, describing the city as both a gift and a task.
Pope in Pavia: St Augustine shows us ‘the need to turn inward’
Pope Leo visits the church where St Augustine is buried, reflecting on pessimism, interiority, and the need to "read the signs of the times".
Colombians prepare to vote for continuity or change
Continuity or change is the choice for voters throughout Colombia this Sunday, in the second round of the Presidential Election, with one candidate seeking to end six decades of conflict via negotiations, while the other is determined to end all dialogue forthwith.
Israeli strikes kill at least 5 in southern Lebanon despite new ceasefire
At least five people have been killed in a series of Israeli airstrikes and drone attacks across southern Lebanon overnight and early Saturday.
Rebuilding the grammar of 'We'
"Magnifica Humanitas" addresses issues that touch on many dimensions of human existence. In light of this breadth, and inspired by Article 13 of the Encyclical, we wish to broaden the discussion of the themes raised by Pope Leo XIV by inviting voices that do not necessarily belong to, or are not closely associated with, the Catholic Church to share their reflections.
Hong Kong and Macau bishops reflect on synodality and hope during ad limina visit
During their ad limina visit to Rome, the bishops of Hong Kong and Macau reflect on missionary renewal, ecclesial communion, and the lived experience of synodality through dialogue, listening, and shared discernment with Pope Leo XIV.
Lord’s Day Reflection: The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion
As the Church celebrates the Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, " The Cure for a Midsummer Night’s Confusion.”
Pope Leo XIV: 'Only the love of God can provide us with true and perfect joy'
In a video message to the 50th Steubenville Summer Youth Conference, Pope Leo XIV reveals 'the secret' to being able to face challenging circumstances with a smile, and reassures all participating that 'If we have the profound conviction that God cares for us as His beloved children, we will not be flustered or discouraged, even in difficult situations.'
Ukraine suffers new strikes as calls for peace intensify
At least 10 people, including four children, were injured in a Russian strike on Ukraine’s northeastern Kharkiv region, Ukrainian authorities said Friday. In southern Ukraine, the State Emergency Service reported that one person was killed and four others were injured in a separate Russian attack on the Odesa region.
Several killed in Israeli attack on Lebanon
At least 18 people were killed in southern Lebanon after Israeli airstrikes overnight. At the same time, Israel confirmed four of its soldiers also died in the fighting.
New study examines growing interest in Catholic faith
A national U.S. study finds growing interest in Catholic faith driven by the search for truth, purpose and community
Pope: Building the 'civilisation of love' requires courage and humble leadership
Pope Leo XIV urges participants in the first 'Borgo Laudato si’ Dialogues' to foster a new model of moral leadership and to help build a 'civilisation of love' in the face of growing dehumanisation.
Cardinal Koovakad's Azerbaijan visit strengthens interreligious dialogue
Cardinal George Koovakad, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, met with President Ilham Aliyev and religious leaders in Baku during his 15–19 June visit, underlining the importance of tolerance, multiculturalism, and continued cooperation between the Holy See and Azerbaijan to strengthen peaceful coexistence among different faith communities.
Pope remembers Cardinal Ruini as a 'wise and diligent shepherd'
Pope Leo XIV presides over the funeral Mass for Cardinal Ruini, a key figure in the Italian Church for decades, who passed away last Tuesday at the age of 95.
Deal at ending Iran conflict signed
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran aimed at ending the conflict.
Pope Leo receives the President of the Republic of Peru
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Republic of Peru, Mr. José María Balcázar Zelada, in the Vatican on Thursday.
South African Council of Churches calls for human dignity, justice and solidarity
The President of the South African Council of Churches (SACC), Archbishop Sithembele Sipuka, has called for urgent action to address violence against African foreign nationals while urging South Africans to reject hatred and embrace the values of human dignity and solidarity.
Pope to ROACO: Church builds future; war destroys the present
Pope Leo XIV encourages Eastern rite Catholics to enrich the Church with its spiritual riches, and condemns the instability caused by war that forces Christians to flee their native lands.
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