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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.
Taiwan: Vatican at the Sixth Buddhist-Christian Colloquium
The sixth Buddhist-Christian colloquium in Taiwan, held on November 13, 2017, in the Ling Jou Monastery of Taipei
South Korea all set to celebrate Buddha's birthday
To celebrate Buddhas birthday, Lotus lanterns are used to cover all temples throughout the month. On the day of Buddhas birth, many temples also provide free meals...
Pope Leo presents 'Magnifica humanitas’ calling for disarmament of AI
Pope Leo XIV presents 'Magnifica Humanitas' as the Church’s response to the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, calling for AI to be “disarmed” from logics of domination, exclusion and war. Drawing parallels with Rerum Novarum, the Pope urges the global community to place technological progress at the service of human dignity, solidarity and the common good.
Burkina Faso: Archbishop Soviguidi pays courtesy call on traditional monarch of the Mossi people
After presenting his credentials to President Ibrahim Traoré on 5 December 2025, Archbishop Éric Soviguidi, Apostolic Nuncio to Burkina Faso and Niger, has been meeting local authorities. Last week, he was received by the Moogho Naaba. the traditional monarch of the Mossi people in Burkina Faso.
Pope urges Europe to support families amid demographic crisis
Pope Leo XIV warns that Europe’s demographic decline threatens intergenerational solidarity and the future of society, calling for renewed support for families and human dignity. Addressing European lawmakers, he says only a “fresh springtide for the family” can overcome the continent’s growing social and cultural sterility.
Remaining human in the age of algorithms
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas,’ in which the Pope calls for technology to advance without causing the human heart to regress.
Pope Leo’s ‘Magnifica humanitas’: AI must serve humanity not concentrate power
Marking the 135th anniversary of Rerum novarum, Pope Leo XIV releases his first encyclical, entitled ‘Magnifica humanitas: On Safeguarding the Human Person in the Time of Artificial Intelligence.’ He appeals for the safeguarding of humanity, promotion of truth, dignity of work, social justice, and peace.
Pope on Pentecost: The Paraclete enlightens minds and protects us
During his Mass for the Solemnity of Pentecost, Pope Leo XIV reflected on how the Holy Spirit continues to work wonders in our lives, saying that by enlightening minds and instilling new vitality in our hearts, the Paraclete “transfigures history, opening it to salvation, which is the gift that the Lord offers to everyone.”
Pope Leo prays the Spirit may help build a fraternal world where peace reigns
At the Regina Caeli, the Pope urged everyone to invoke the Holy Spirit, who opens the doors to faith and encourages the Church to be “welcoming and hospitable to all.” And may the Holy Spirit help us overcome “resistance, selfishness, mistrust, and prejudice,” allowing fraternity to flourish.
Pope prays for Christians in China and Middle East
Following the Regina Caeli prayer, Pope Leo XIV entrusts Chinese Christians to the Virgin Mary, praying that they might be witnesses of “hope and peace.” The Pope’s thoughts also turn to those suffering from the conflict in the Holy Land.
Church in Ghana looks forward to Pope Leo’s first encyclical
The Catholic Church in Ghana is actively preparing for the release of Pope Leo’s first encyclical, “Magnifica Humanitas,” aiming to align its response to technological advancements with the Pope’s upcoming guidance. A high-level workshop of key religious leaders on ethical and pastoral response to emerging technologies has just concluded in Accra. The encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas will be launched in the Vatican on Monday, 25 May.
Pope in Acerra: A pastoral embrace for a wounded land seeking renewal
Pope Leo XIV, in the southern Italian town of Acerra, encourages the faithful to make room for a prayer that becomes service and for a faith that dares to touch the wounds of society.
Pope Leo in Acerra: 'Let us take responsiblity and serve life'
During his pastoral visit to Acerra, Italy, Pope Leo XIV addressed mayors and local residents of the town in the 9;Land of Fires,9; urging everyone to join together to correct course, and saying the principal meaning of his presence there was 9;to confirm and encourage that stirring of dignity and responsibility that every honest heart feels when life springs forth and is immediately threatened by death.9;
Pope authorizes beatification of Lebanese 'founding father', 80 Spanish martyrs
Six decrees approved by the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints authorise the beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoyek and 80 martyrs of the Spanish Civil War, as well as recognizing four new venerables, including an Italian missionary in India and a young Cameroonian Carmelite.
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
July 2025: For formation in discernment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8wXJML-Yk
June 2025: That the world might grow in compassion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmFWToNIZNM
