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Seoul to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium
The Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue is bringing together Christian and Confucian leaders and scholars to explore how the two traditions can help build a more just, peaceful and humane world.
13th Interfaith Meeting: Holistic Human Development (Oct. 27,2013)
The 13th Interfaith Meeting, themed 'Holistic Human Development”, held at the Saigon Pastoral Institute on October 27, 2023.
Pope to Russian pilgrims: Each of us is a living stone in the building of the Church
Pope Leo XIV receives in audience a group of pilgrims from Russia and encourages them to continue in their Christian journey after the conclusion of the pilgrimage.
Pope: Spread the joy of the encounter with Jesus
In a message to the Networks of Indigenous Peoples and the Network of Indian Theology Theologians, Pope Leo XIV encourages a rediscovery of the Jubilee Year as a time of grace, forgiveness, and shared hope.
Bishops of the Gambia and Sierra Leone commend consecrated persons for pastoral resilience during the pandemic
Over the weekend, Bishops of the Gambia and Sierra Leone ended a plenary meeting held in the Gambian capital of Banjul with a pledge to enhance and improve pastoral activities in respective dioceses.
Pope: Coronavirus, prayers for families to safeguard peace during difficult moment
Pope Francis continues to dedicate the Mass he celebrates every morning at Casa Santa Marta to people affected by the coronavirus and this morning he invited prayers for families, so that at this difficult
Prayer service hails churches’ involvement in the fight against inequality
This year, the Week of Action to Fight Inequality (18-25 Jan. 2019) coincides with the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity which has as its theme for 2019, “justice and only justice you shall pursue” (Deut. 16,18-20).
Overcoming prejudice and intolerance essential for a safer world
The 6th Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions, hosted by Kazakhstani President Nursultan Nazarbayev, was held on 10 and 11 October in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Aug. 23, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Aug. 23, International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition
Hmong Catholics keep faith in Vietnam despite hardship
Ethnic group passes down religious beliefs to younger generations amid restrictions and absence of priests
Pope invites prayers for Ireland visit, condoles tragedy in Italy
During his general audience of August 22, Francis urged for prayers for his upcoming visit to Ireland. He also expressed his closeness to the families of the dead...
Pope presides at ecumenical Vespers service
Pope Francis presided at Vespers for the Feast of the Conversion of St Paul at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
Pope to contemplative nuns: The importance of silence in a world marked by speed
Pope Leo XIV meets with the International Commission of Dominican Contemplative Nuns at the Vatican and encourages them to strengthen the value of silence in cloistered life as it creates “spaces of freedom and truth.'
Final report of Synod's canon law commission published
The canon law commission's final report proposes amendments to the Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church, based on the work carried out by the two General Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023 and October 2024.
Gallagher: Amid severe test to world order, religions can contribute to peace
Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher and Cardinal Baldo Reina highlight religious communities’ contribution to peace at a conference in Rome, emphasizing religious freedom and respect for human dignity while rejecting the use of faith to justify war.
Cardinal Aveline: French Church will have to “water the seeds” of Pope’s visit
The Archbishop of Marseille and president of the French Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Jean-Marc Aveline, reflects on Pope Leo’s four days in France.
Pope at Audience remembers Polish martyrs
During his General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled the Polish martyrs of Pratulin in the Podlasie region: Blessed Wincenty Lewoniuk and his 12 Companions. The Greek Catholics were killed by soldiers of the Russian Empire in the 19th century after refusing to abandon their faith. Their witness shows steadfast fidelity to the Catholic Church and communion with the Successor of Peter.
Pope at Audience: Apostolic Journey to France was 'sign of rebirth'
During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalls various highlights from his recent Apostolic Journey to France from September 25 to 28, and points to the theme of rebirth as a guiding thread.
Sr. Nathalie Becquart: Pope Leo’s Visit to France, a 'moment of grace'
In an interview with Vatican News as Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey to France draws to an end, Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, reflects on the Pope’s journey, its impact, and his message of peace and reconciliation in Metz.
‘Paying attention in age of clickbait’ – 2027 World Communications Day theme
The Vatican Dicastery for Communication releases the theme for the 2027 World Communications Day, which is “A New Gaze: Paying Attention in the Age of Clickbait.”
French priest: 'Many are deeply searching; we must serve this faith'
While a secular society and declining numbers in the Church in France are a reality, a visit to the Parish of Notre Dame of the Assumption in Metz at Sunday evening Mass, full of young people and all pews taken, is an example of young people's longing for meaning, according to Fr. Emmanuel Ecker.
Cardinal Koch: Peace among Churches is a responsibility for Europe
At a conference in Rome on “Religions and Diplomacy,” Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity, speaks to Vatican News about the responsibility of Churches in Europe to take responsibility for rediscovering unity and peace, so that they can help build it in society.
Malawi: 125 years of faith, rooted in Christ, serving justice
Malawi has just celebrated 125 years since the Gospel first arrived. Years of faith have built schools, hospitals, and consciences, and it is still growing stronger. The Catholic Lawyers Association of Malawi (CLAM) recently organised what was dubbed a ‘Red Mass’ celebration in gratitude to God for his graces all these years.
Pope: Wars are senseless; Russia and Ukraine should sit down to talk
Speaking to journalists on the flight from Metz to Rome at the end of his Apostolic Journey to France, Pope Leo XIV discusses conflicts and the economic interests that sustain them, saying the Church “continues to raise her voice in proclaiming the Gospel. A few are growing rich from the arms industry; these billions could be used to solve problems such as world hunger.”
September 2026: For the care of water
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5LhsgE7-AJQ
June 2026: For the values of sports
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hvBvVhr7qiI
May 2026: That everyone might have food
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a60VaSe3tY
April 2026: For priests in crisis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhfbgZpv8AA
March 2026: For disarmament and peace
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSrOCQDFdFA
February 2026: For children with incurable diseases
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LICKen5iGMMJanuary 2026: For prayer with the Word of God
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s1CBCcEIkME
November 2025: For the prevention of suicide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AcME5I05LOg
October 2025: For collaboration between different religious traditions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9JNhQzzisOQ
September 2025: For our relationship with all of creation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7eIwa8f64g
August 2025: For mutual coexistence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mU2JBABYZhA
