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Pope Leo XIV meets the President of the Czech Republic

Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Czech Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel, in the Vatican on Monday.

Pope expresses gratitude to Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City

Pope Leo XIV thanks directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave.

Pope to Neocatechumenal Way: Be builders and witnesses of communion

Pope Leo XIV meets with members and leaders of the Neocatechumenal Way, and encourages their mission while urging them to be witnesses of unity in the Church.

Pope: Let us intensify prayer for the full unity of Christians

Marking the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV recalls its origins and calls for renewed prayer for visible unity among Christians.

Pope at Angelus: We are precious in God's eyes

During his Angelus address this Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV calls on Christians to remain vigilant, to focus on what is essential, and to never forget how precious we are in God9;s eyes.

Nuncio to Ukraine: 'We are wounded but God is with us'

In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, discusses the situation in the country after Russian strikes that damaged energy infrastructures.

Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy's mission to build peace in a conflictual world

Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, reflects on the Holy See’s diplomatic mission, the role of Apostolic Nunciatures, and the work of Pontifical Representatives in a world marked by conflict and rapid change.

Pope: Angelo Gugel was a faithful, diligent man in service of three Popes

Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolences read out at the funeral of Angelo Gugel, who served three Popes as Papal Chamber Assistant, recalling his “exemplary Christian witness” and generous service to the Vatican.

Jubilee Holy Doors sealed but ‘Christ’s heart is always open’

As the Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica seals the last Jubilee Holy Door, Msgr. Orazio Pepe, Secretary of the Fabric of St. Peter, explains the solemn rite of sealing and the spiritual legacy of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope.

Pope: Papal diplomats must be ‘bridges of hope when goodness wavers’

As the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy celebrates its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV invites his diplomats to embrace their pastoral vocation to seek paths of reconciliation in light of the Gospel.

Year of Saint Francis: 'Indulgence is an encounter with God, not a spiritual shortcut'

The Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary comments on the decree published on Friday announcing plenary indulgences during the special Jubilee Year proclaimed by Pope Leo XIV on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the Saint’s death, stressing. “The Year of Saint Francis must not become yet another chapter rich in special spiritual effects, but a silent passage from enthusiasm to deep maturity, from spectacular celebration to imitation in daily life.”

Holy Land: A fifth Gospel that begins in Jordan

A number of biblical events took place in Jordan—from the Exodus led by Moses to the baptism of Jesus—and the Christian presence in the country has very ancient origins.

Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica sealed in solemn rite

The Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica and the Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations preside over the rite of sealing the Holy Door—ceremonially marking the last of the Jubilee rites.

Bishop of Dedza addresses the dangers of gambling among Malawi’s youth

Lured by advertising, easy mobile access, and hopes of quick money in an economically struggling country, gambling and betting are becoming a growing crisis among Africa’s youth. The situation is leading many young Africans toward addiction, financial ruin, and mental health challenges. In some parts of Malawi, young people have even turned to betting as a means of survival.

Angelo Gugel, private attendant to three Popes, dies aged 90

Angelo Gugel, who served as the Papal Chamber Assistant to Popes John Paul I, John Paul II, and Benedict XVI, has died in Rome at the age of 90 after decades in service of the Popes, including standing beside John Paul II during the assassination attempt on May 13, 1981.

‘Truly historic’: Kuwait’s first church elevated to Minor Basilica

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin presides over Mass at Kuwait’s Our Lady of Arabia Church as it is raised to Minor Basilica, saying the church built upon the desert sands reminds us that 'Mary herself once found refuge in those same desert lands.”

Cardinal Parolin in Kuwait: May clergy and faithful be witnesses of hope

During his first day in Kuwait, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin meets with the clergy, religious, and faithful of the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia, inviting them to be witnesses of hope in society.

Pope Leo meets families of victims of Crans-Montana fire

Pope Leo XIV meets with family members of those killed in a tragic fire that struck Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on New Year9;s Day, and offers words of faith and consolation.

Pope praises press freedom in message to Italian newspaper

Pope Leo XIV sends his best wishes for the 50th anniversary of the Italian newspaper La Repubblica, expressing his hope that the press will “always promote communication that is free and dialogical, animated by the search for truth and without prejudice.”

Archbishop Grušas: Pray for peace during Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Amid ongoing threats to peace worldwide, Archbishop Gintaras Grušas, President of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences, invites Christians to pray for peace during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, held annually on 18-25 January.

Holy Doors of Papal Basilicas sealed until next Jubilee

The Holy See Press Office outlines the schedule of the private rites during which the Holy Doors of the four Papal Basilicas will be sealed.

Philippines: Record number of people attend Black Nazarene celebrations

Almost 10 million people attend the Masses and procession for this year9;s Feast of the Black Nazarene —one of the most popular Christian festivals in Asia—in Manila.

Pope Leo's mosaic portrait destined for Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls debuts

Keeping with tradition, the Vatican Mosaic Studio completes Pope Leo9;s mosaic portrait destined for the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Walls, and reveals the work to the Pope before his Wednesday General Audience in the Vatican.

Pope at Audience: Vatican II calls us to friendship with Christ

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues his catechesis series on the Second Vatican Council, looking more closely at 'one of the most beautiful and important of the Council,' namely the Dogmatic Constitution 9;Dei Verbum,9; on Divine Revelation.

Kuwait: Cardinal Parolin to elevate Our Lady of Arabia to Minor Basilica

Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin is set to travel to Kuwait for a two-day visit, where he will meet with civil authorities and elevate the Church of Our Lady of Arabia to the status of Minor Basilica.

Pope: Sense of belonging more important than numbers of people in Church

In the January edition of the Piazza San Pietro magazine, Pope Leo XIV encourages a Swiss catechist struggling to get families involved in her parish by saying that “hours dedicated to catechesis are never wasted”.

Mozambique: Church in Nampula seeks self-sustainability in its 2025-2026 pastoral plan

In a Pastoral Letter for 2025-2026, the Archbishop of Nampula, northern Mozambique, Inácio Saúre, IMC, has challenged the faithful of the Archdiocese to embrace the diocese9; pastoral plan and vision for a more financially self-sustaining Church.

Pope meets Venezuelan Nobel Prize winner Maria Corina Machado

Pope Leo receives the Venezuelan politician and activist in the Vatican9;s Apostolic Palace.

Joyful Mass with the faithful as Bishops of Cameroon express gratitude to Kumba Diocese

The Solemn Closing Mass of the 49th Annual Seminar of the Bishops of Cameroon took place on 10 January 2026 in the Diocese of Kumba. The Sacred Heart Cathedral in Fiango, Kumba, was filled to capacity, resonating with joyful thanksgiving as priests, religious, and laity from the Diocese gathered to express their appreciation for the presence of the country’s Bishops in their diocese, the blessings received, and the successes of the Bishops’ annual seminar.

In Brussels, Cardinal Parolin urges Europe to rediscover Christian boldness

On the 800th anniversary of Brussels’ Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, the Holy See Secretary of State reflects on the spiritual future of a Europe marked by fragility and a loss of direction.