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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 bids farewell to Algeria, takes off for Cameroon
After a brief visit to a Church-run orphanage in Algiers, Pope Leo XIV boards the papal plane at the conclusion of his Apostolic Journey to Algeria and flies to Cameroon for the second leg of his visit to four African nations.
Archbishop Lhernould: Pope's Algeria visit invited us to fraternity, a remedy for peace
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV9;s visit to Algeria, Archbishop Nicolas Lhernould, president of the North African Conference of Bishops, recalls that the Pope9;s visit was inspired by St. Augustine and saw him meet people with faith, simplicity, and humility.
Cameroonians hope Pope’s visit will 'bring healing' to a divided country
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV9;s arrival, Cameroonians tell Vatican News that his Apostolic Journey to the African nation could inspire diverse groups to “live together, work together, and get along.'
A joyous gathering of faith in the Basilica of Saint Augustine
People from around the world gather at the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba for Holy Mass with Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday, 14 April, during the first leg of his Apostolic Journey in Africa.
Pope at St. Augustine’s Basilica: 'Christ invites us to renew our lives completely'
Pope Leo XIV, the first Augustinian Pope, celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. Augustine in Annaba, Algeria, and reminds the faithful that, like the great saint and Doctor of the Church, it is never too late to welcome the Lord9;s invitation to lift us up from our hardships and trials, and, with His strength, renew and transform our lives.
Cameroon: Separatists announce pause of hostilities for Pope's visit
A statement from Unity Alliance, which brings Anglophone Cameroonian separatist groups together, announces a period of halted fighting ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to the conflict-torn region.
Rector of St. Augustine Basilica in Annaba: 'Algerians overjoyed for Pope Leo's visit'
Father Fred Wekesa, Rector of the Basilica of Saint Augustine in Annaba, tells Vatican News about the local community9;s joy to welcome Pope Leo XIV, noting his visit has been a source of joy for all people of Algeria, Catholics and non-Christians alike.
Tanzania: Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa has died
The Catholic Bishops9; Conference of Tanzania (TEC) has announced, with sadness, the death of Bishop Bernardin Francis Mfumbusa of Kondoa Diocese. Bishop Mfumbusa was admitted to Dodoma’s Benjamin Mkapa Hospital due to illness and died there on Tuesday morning, 14 April 2026.
Pope in Algeria: ‘God’s heart is torn apart by wars, violence, injustice, lies’
Pope Leo XIV visits a care home for the elderly in Annaba, Algeria, and recalls that God’s heart remains with those who are humble and seek peace in their daily lives.
Pope Leo visits Hippo archeological site in Annaba, Algeria
Returning to the lands walked by his spiritual father, St. Augustine, Pope Leo XIV visits the archaeological site of Hippo in Annaba on his second day in Algeria.
Pope Leo: 'Democracy remains healthy only when rooted in the moral law'
In a message to participants in the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences plenary session this week, Pope Leo XIV insists that 9;democracy remains healthy only when rooted in the moral law9; and warns 9;the concentration of technological, economic and military power in a few hands threatens both democratic participation among peoples and international concord.9;
Pope convokes Consistory to reflect on Church's mission to communicate God's love
In a letter to the Cardinals ahead of a late-June Consistory, Pope Leo XIV calls for a deeper reflection on the themes of “Evangelii gaudium,' particularly the reform of the processes of Christian initiation, warning against the temptation of proselytism or a logic of “mere preservation or institutional expansion.”
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
May 2025: For working conditions
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-yWv5euD6Q
