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At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Francis urges us to allow ourselves to be “impressed” by the great things God accomplishes and the good deeds that silently change the world.

The Apostolic Prefect of Ulaanbaatar presents the programme, logo and motto of the the Pope’s upcoming Apostolic Journey to Mongolia, remarking that it is an historic event for the young Church in the Asian nation.

On the 10th anniversary of his visit to the Italian island of Lampedusa, Pope Francis reaffirms his support for migrants who continue to take great risks to cross the Mediterranean to enter Europe.

Father Hanna Jallouf, the newly appointed Vicar Apostolic of Aleppo, expresses his commitment to peace and reconciliation in war-torn Syria, while prioritizing the spiritual well-being of the faithful.

SACRU is holding the International Scientific Colloquium on the role of universities in the age of artificial intelligence, an event which will also be attended by Cardinal José Tolentino de Mendonça, the Vatican's Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.

In an interview with Vatican Media, Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández of La Plata, whom Pope Francis has appointed Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, reaffirms that the faith is safeguarded especially by growing in our understanding of it, while remaining vigilant.

As the Church marks the 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “Giving thanks”.

Ahead of the October General Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, the Vatican unveils the list of participants which – for the first time – contains non-bishops.

Friday, 4 August, is the date chosen for the First World Meeting of digital evangelizers and missionaries as they participate in the Catholic Influencers Festival hosted by the 2023 World Youth Day in Lisbon.

In the preface of the book “Il mio testamento” (“My Testament”) by Father Paolo Dall’Oglio who ‘disappeared’ in Syria on 29 July ten years ago, Pope Francis writes of his feelings and thoughts upon reading some prophetic passages of a text that closely resembles a spiritual testament.

On the occasion of the tenth anniversary of Pope Francis’ visit to Lampedusa on 8 July 2013, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication says that the Pope reminds us that immigration is a complex issue that can be addressed by “listening and seeing with our hearts”.

The Holy See Press Office releases details of Pope Francis’ end of summer visit to the Republic of Mongolia, which bears the motto “Hoping Together.”

Pope Francis returns to the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in early August during his Apostolic Journey to Portugal in order to pray for an end to the war at the heart of Europe, at the site of apparitions closely linked to Russia and the Popes of the 20th century.

In an interview with Vatican News, Bishop Paul Hinder, Emeritus Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia, recalls how the Missionary Sisters of Charity martyred in 2016 in Yemen reveal to others the presence of Jesus' love, and underscores the value of the new Vatican Commission to gather the testimonies of all modern Christian martyrs for the faith.

In his reflection on the recently concluded ad limina visit by the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference, the Bishop of Mthatha Diocese, Sithembele Sipuka, highlighted the need to strengthen the “self-sustenance” drive for the Catholic Church in the Southern region.

Pope Francis meets with former US President Bill Clinton, along with a delegation, at the Pope's residence at the Casa Santa Marta.

In view of the Jubilee of 2025, Pope Francis decides to create a working group at the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to draw up a catalogue of all Christians - not only Catholics - who have shed their blood to confess Christ in the last quarter of a century.

The Apostolic Penitentiary announces that Pope Francis has granted a Plenary Indulgence for the faithful who take part in the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly.

Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, the President of the Italian Episcopal Conference, who served as papal envoy to Ukraine and Moscow, recalls how a key priority is returning Ukrainian children to their homes and confirms he has met with the Holy Father following his missions.

The International Union of Superiors General holds its second Sisters-led dialogue to discuss migration, with Sr. Nieves Crespo highlighting the importance of education to empower migrants.

The International Union of Superiors General (UISG) holds a meeting on migrants and refugees at its headquarters in Rome, marking the second symposium in a series of dialogues on key issues for the future of our societies.

The Holy See Press Office releases the official calendar of Pope Francis' Liturgical Celebrations for July and August 2023, which includes Mass on the 3rd World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly and his upcoming Apostolic Journeys to Portugal and Mongolia.

Pope Francis releases his prayer intention for the month of July, which is dedicated to the Eucharist, and asks that we place the Eucharist at the centre of our lives.

The number of people in need of care in the ageing European continent is projected to rise by the millions in the next 30 years. Caritas Europa’s latest report highlights the fact that EU countries are not keeping up with the trend and proposes solutions.

Cardinal Blase Cupich, Archbishop of Chicago, visits Ukraine's Kyiv, Bucha, and Irpin, to bring closeness, and discusses with the leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, healing wounds from war and assisting suffering children.

In a message marking the annual celebration of ‘Sea Sunday’, the Holy See reiterates the Church’s closeness to all people working at sea. On the second Sunday of July each year, Christian communities celebrate this important day to express their solidarity with people working at sea and to draw attention to their essential work and needs.

Pope Francis says when making an decision, it is good to pray, call on the Spirit and listen with the sincere desire to understand the other.

Pope Francis appeals to Christians not to forget the many conflicts and clashes that are wreaking death, suffering and damage across the globe, and asks us never to tire of praying, as “prayer is the gentle force that protects and sustains the world.”

Pope Francis pens a letter to Archbishop Víctor Manuel Fernández who succeeds Cardinal Luis Francisco Ladaria Ferrer as Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith asking him to promote impetus for the transmission of the faith in the service of evangelization.

Peter’s Pence releases its annual disclosure report for the financial year 2022, detailing donations and capital gains of 107 million euro, with €95.5 million in expenses, which went to sustain the Apostolic Mission of Pope Francis.