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In a new Italian podcast set to be released by Vatican Media, Pope Francis listens and responds to the concerns of young people from different backgrounds, and encourages them to participate in the World Youth Day in Lisbon.

Pope Francis meets with the Prime Minister of Uganda, Ms. Robinah Nabbanja, and expresses his admiration for the welcome extended to migrants and refugees from various countries.

Fr. Miguel Márquez Calle, Superior General of the Order of Discalced Carmelites, visits several Ukrainian cities to bring humanitarian aid and encourage people to trust in God's protection amid the pain of war.

Pope Francis expresses his gratitude to the Claretian Missionary Sisters for their efforts to show people around the world God's overflowing love for each of us, as they transmit the joy of the Gospel.

Consecrated women from across Italy meet in Enna to explore the theme "The Art of Communicating with the Heart," emphasizing the need for authentic communication in our quickly changing world.

On July 21st, a group of world experts and stakeholders gathered in the F.X. Nguyen Van Thuan Room at the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and on Zoom to discuss emerging digital and sociopolitical challenges related to the impact of new technologies in the domain of the space economy.

At the midday Angelus on Sunday, Pope Francis encourages us to "cultivate the fields of life" by learning to see and appreciate the beauty of what the Lord has sown in us, others, and the world, so that God's goodness may grow for an abundant harvest.

Pope Francis appeals to world leaders to come to the emergency assistance of migrants trapped in the deserts of North Africa, while also recalling the extreme climatic events and the need to address global warming.

Pope Francis urges young people and the elderly to forge an intergenerational covenant, as the Church marks the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and prepares for World Youth Day in Lisbon.

Pope Francis releases a brief video message for pilgrims destined for World Youth Day in Lisbon, and encourages them to journey together filled with the joy of encountering Christ.

Pope Francis presides over Mass on the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, and praises intergenerational exchange as a means to learn the beauty of life and strengthen the life of the Church.

Pope Francis will be the first Pope to visit the East Asian nation of Mongolia at the beginning of September 2023. Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe, Pope St John Paul II’s special envoy to Mongolia in 2002 and 2003 recalls his experiences in the country and looks ahead to the Holy Father’s upcoming visit.

As the Church prepares to celebrate the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly on Sunday, Vittorio Scelzo of the Dicastery for the Laity, Family and Life highlights the importance of forging new bonds between generations to build a more fraternal world.

As Pope Francis presides over Mass for Sunday's World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly, the faithful in St. Peter's Basilica will experience the papal Mass in a completely new way, with the help of a state-of-the-art digital audio system.

Pope Francis meets with Ghanaian President Nana Addo Akufo-Addo, who speaks with Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin about joint efforts in the fields of education and healthcare, as well as global peace issues and security in West Africa.

As the Church marks the Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Jonathan Montaldo offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Only the Mind of Christ can save us now”.

The ‘Let Us Dream’ organziation in India works to empower people through music and shared creativity. Its founder, Fr. Lijo Thomas, recounts how it all began and his work around the world.

The Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales reacts to the recent approval at the House of Lords of the Illegal Migration Bill, saying that refugees need protection.

Malcolm Hart, Director of the National Centre for Evangelization at the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference, presents the upcoming WYD from the perspective of young Australians, defining it “a moment of faith experience, exploration and growth in their lives”.

Archbishop Timothy Broglio, the President of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops, shares his perspective on Cardinal Matteo Zuppi’s visit to Washington, DC as Pope Francis’ envoy for peace in Ukraine, saying the Church is seeking to provide humanitarian assistance in any way possible.

Young pilgrims from Canada and Australia begin the journey toward the upcoming World Youth Day in Lisbon, as huge numbers from various of the countries' dioceses look ahead to the week-long celebration.

Pope Francis sends a message of encouragement to Basic Ecclesial Communities (BECs) meeting in Brazil this week, emphasizing that the Church must never remain “hidden”.

As Lisbon's WYD approaches, Domingos Fezas Vital, the Portuguese Ambassador to the Holy See, speaks about the “deep sense of responsibility,” but also of the “immense joy” that is accompanying the entire country toward the event.

As the Third World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly approaches on Sunday, the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life renews its invitation for Christians to celebrate the event by attending Mass or visiting those who are alone.

Cardinal-elect Américo Aguiar, Auxiliary Bishop of Lisbon, and President of the World Youth Day Foundation, visits Ukraine to be close to the young people, especially those who will be unable to attend the celebrations in Lisbon at the beginning of August.

Pope Francis meets with around 250 young people from 5 to 13 years of age taking part in the 2023 summer camp initiative for children of Vatican employees, and offers words of encouragement to the young people and camp animators.

Pope Francis sends a telegram of condolence upon the death of Bishop Luigi Bettazzi, one of the youngest participants in the Second Vatican Council, and a tireless promoter of non-violence, justice and peace.

Eight Catholic universities from across the globe wrap up a two-day conference in Milan, and develop a five-year strategy to educate young people and pursue research about the social impact of artificial intelligence.

The announcement follows the decision by Iraq's president, Abdul Latif Rashid, to revoke a 2013 decree recognising the Cardinal as Patriarch of the Chaldean Church.

Pope Francis meets privately with a group of around 150 young pilgrims from Poland who are visiting Rome for a Light and Life community retreat.