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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...
From institutions to the peripheries: Pope Leo's pilgrimage to Spain
The Director of the Holy See Press Office outlines for journalists the Pope9;s fourth international Apostolic Journey to Madrid, Barcelona, and the Canary Islands, addressing the themes of peace, disarmament, unity, youth, culture, new technologies, and migration, while encouraging a Church that 'still has much to say on many levels.'
India's Cardinal Poola calls 'Magnifica humanitas' a 'clear moral compass'
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India (CBCI) is praising Pope Leo XIV9;s encyclical 9;Magnifica humanitas9; for establishing an ethical framework to address the challenges presented by artificial intelligence, which are widespread across Indian society, with its President, Cardinal Anthony Poola, praising the papal text as 9;a clear moral compass9; and warning against AI9;s potentially damaging effects on Dalits.
'Now I wait for Pope Leo,' says the Canary Islands migrant who moved Pope Francis
The young Senegalese man survived a shipwreck in 2020 during which he witnessed the death of his brother and many others. After arriving at the port of Arguineguín on Gran Canaria, he was welcomed by a local family and now works as a chef. In 2023, he wrote a letter to Pope Francis inviting him to visit the archipelago. On 11 June, he will welcome Pope Leo XIV instead, “I would like to ask him to help us do more for migrants who die along the journey.”
African voices must help shape the future of AI
In the wake of the promulgation of Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical “Magnifica humanitas” one of Africa’s leading voices in artificial intelligence reiterates his conviction that Africans must not be excluded in global discussions regarding the development of AI.
Microsoft AI Director: Magnifica humanitas valuable for AI development
Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical ‘Magnifica humanitas’ offers AI developers a valuable anthropological contribution as they design systems with which human beings interact at a deeply personal level, according to Taylor Black, Microsoft’s Director of AI and Venture Ecosystems.
Uganda Martyrs Day celebrated at the parish level nationwide
Following the outbreak of the Ebola Virus Disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo, the Government of Uganda, in consultation with the country’s religious leaders, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders, cancelled the national celebration of Uganda Martyrs Day, traditionally observed on 3 June each year. Despite the cancellation, 3 June remained a public holiday in Uganda.
South Africa: Church leaders call for united action against human trafficking in Africa
At a time when human trafficking, modern slavery and anti-migrant sentiment are increasing across parts of Africa, Catholic leaders, civil society organisations and law enforcement agencies are strengthening collaboration to protect the most vulnerable and restore dignity to victims.
Consistory: Focus on global situation, Magnifica Humanitas, Synod
In a letter to the cardinals who will take part in the meeting with Pope Leo XIV at the end of June, Cardinal Re outlines the themes of the four working sessions to be held in the Paul VI Hall and the Synod Hall.
Pope: Catholic universities must lead students to Christ
Addressing U.S. Catholic college presidents and rectors, Pope Leo XIV said Catholic education must cultivate not only a love of learning but also a deep passion for Christ, “the Truth,” warning that without this, students will be less prepared to recognize truth and shape their lives accordingly.
Pope: 'Keep beautiful witness of Corpus Christi processions alive'
During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV recalled that Thursday marks the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, encouraging the faithful to keep alive the public witness of faith made visible in Corpus Christi processions around the world. He also offered heartfelt words of prayer and accompaniment to priests and religious in the Middle East.
Pope at Audience: The liturgy leads us back to what is essential
Pope Leo XIV emphasizes the importance of the rite, signs and symbols of the liturgy to draw us closer to God, during his weekly General Audience catechesis reflecting on Vatican II9;s 1963 Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, Sacrosanctum Concilium.
‘Sisters Blended Value Project’: Transforming religious women ministries in Africa
The Sisters Blended Value Project is equipping Catholic sisters in Africa with the skills to transform their ministries into sustainable social enterprises. The initiative focuses on capacity building, access to financing, markets and collaboration to strengthen sisters’ confidence and improve institutional management, led by Dr. Angela Ndunge of Strathmore University Business School, to ensure their mission continues to serve vulnerable communities.
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
July 2025: For formation in discernment
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJ8wXJML-Yk
