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Pope: Justice in the Church is ministry in service of people of God

Pope Leo XIV opens the judicial year of the Vatican Tribunal, and recalls the deep bond between justice, charity, and societal stability.

Lebanon’s Nuncio offers aid to southern villages, appeals for support

Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon since 2022, highlights the urgent need for support after having visited southern villages to help distribute 15 tons of humanitarian aid from L’Œuvre d’Orient.

Ugandan Bishops expected to start ad limina visit with Pope Leo XIV next week

The Catholic Bishops of Uganda, under their umbrella body, the Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC), will begin their pilgrimage to Rome on Sunday, 15 March. They will participate in the traditional “ad limina apostolorum” visit. This is a significant event in the life of the local Church.

Mozart’s Requiem resounds in Rome with Warsaw Chamber Opera

Mozart’s Requiem in D minor echo through the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, in a performance by the Choir and Orchestra of the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Stripped of excessive interpretative weight, the work emerges with renewed clarity, revealing the natural humanity of a masterpiece that meditates on life, death, and hope.

Solomon Islands bishops meet and encourage seminarians

During their first meeting of 2026, the bishops of the Solomon Islands gather with seminarians and formators at Holy Name of Mary Seminary, where five students receive their cassocks.

Pope Leo addresses French Christian entrepreneurs and business leaders

In a message sent for the centenary of the French Movement of Christian Entrepreneurs and Leaders (EDC), gathered in Lyon, France, Pope Leo XIV recalls the special responsibility of Christian entrepreneurs in a world undergoing profound economic and social changes.

Pilgrims flock to Assisi to see bones of St Francis

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting Assisi this month to venerate the bones of St Francis, which are on display for the first time since his death 800 years ago.

Cardinal Radcliffe: The suffering of Ukraine is the suffering of the world

Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., concludes his visit to Ukraine and speaking to Vatican News, he reflects on the most moving encounters he experienced in the war-torn country.

Pope: Do Christians responsible for war examine their conscience?

Pope Leo XIV invites Christians who bear responsibility for war to make a serious examination of conscience, as he meet with future confessors.

Pope praises Italian Catholic initiatives serving the vulnerable

Pope Leo XIV thanks representatives of Italy9;s Catholic Foundation and Catholic Insurance Society for their important contribution to social cohesion and to the protection of the most vulnerable.

Pope to FADICA: Care for most vulnerable is manifestation of divine love

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of FADICA-Catholic Philanthropy Network, Pope Leo XIV encourages the organization to continue its “worthy mission” of helping those most in need.

Pope Leo XIV’s balanced view of Artificial Intelligence

The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo XIV9;s Message for the 2026 World Day of Social Communications.

St. Augustine University of Tanzania graduates called to lead in responsible social media use

The graduates of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) have been urged to use social media responsibly. The Bishop of Bunda Diocese, as the Guest of Honour at the 28th Graduation Ceremony, advised students to carefully consider the pros and cons of new technologies in academic and social contexts. Bishop Simon Masondole made the remarks at the recent graduation ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania.

The Cross, the Composer and the Curious Inner Life of Sheep

A Lenten reflection from Jenny Kraska, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.

Pope appoints new Papal Almoner, names Cardinal Krajewski Archbishop of Łódź

Pope Leo XIV appoints Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín as the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, known as the Papal Almoner, and names Cardinal Konrad Krajewski as the Metropolitan Archbishop of Łódź, in Poland.

Pope Leo XIV: Learn hospitality from St. Joseph and Holy Family

Pope Leo XIV calls on communities to look to the Holy Family of Nazareth to rediscover their calling to welcome others and learn to walk the path of service, as he addressed participants in the 'Cathedra of Hospitality.'

Cardinal Zuppi on Ukraine: ‘A peace imposed only by weapons is false'

Cardinal Zuppi celebrates Mass at the Basilica of Saint Francis for peace in Ukraine and the world. Organized by the Ukrainian Embassy to the Holy See, the celebration coincides with the exhibition of the relics of Saint Francis and the fourth anniversary of the full-scale Russian invasion.

Cardinal Parolin: Invest in young people, and prevent them from becoming 'prey'

Speaking at the Cathedra of Hospitality in the town of Sacrofano near Rome, the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, highlighted the risks faced by youth, including war, extremism, migration challenges, and low birth rates, and stressed the need to offer them real prospects.

Pontifical Academy for Life launches “Scientists for peace” appeal

The Pontifical Academy for Life launches an international appeal to all scientists, researchers, and academics to enact concrete actions to promote peace across the world.

Pope at Audience: Church is prophecy of peace and unity with space for all

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continues his reflection on the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, 9;Lumen gentium9;, and emphasizes the mission of the Church, as it is made up of the people of God united in Christ.

Ghana: Church offers inclusivity and communion for Deaf community

The Church in Ghana has set up the St. Martin Deaf Ministry in Accra to offer inclusivity and communion and avoid isolation from the Church9;s liturgical life.

'Called Twice': An exhibit in Paris on 19 Martyrs of Algeria

An exhibition in Paris curated by the Vatican Publishing House and the Oasis Foundation traces the story of the nineteen religious men and women killed during the Algerian civil war.

Pope mourns Lebanese priest killed in Lebanon, prays for peace in Middle East

Pope Leo XIV mourns the late Lebanese priest, Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, who was killed amid the conflict in the Middle East, expressing his closeness to the Lebanese people and inviting Christians to pray for the many innocent victims of war.

Lebanese Foreign Minister requests Holy See’s help for Christians in South

As southern Lebanon faces renewed conflict and upheaval, the country9;s Foreign Minister requests assistance from the Holy See to “preserve the Christian presence” near the border with Israel.

Cardinal Sako resigns as Chaldean Patriarch of Baghdad

Cardinal Louis Raphaël Sako, whose resignation was accepted by Pope Leo XIV, issues a letter reflecting on his years of his ministry in Iraq. “I have led the Chaldean Church under extremely difficult circumstances and amid great challenges.

Ghana Catholic Bishops institute annual Mass towards the beatification of Cardinal Peter Dery

The Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC) has issued a pastoral directive to priests to celebrate Holy Mass on every year on the 7 Marchfor the cause of the beatification of the Servant of God, Cardinal Peter Porekuu Dery.

PATH Forum: Theology must bridge disciplines in scientific rigor

At the PATH International Forum in Rome, Bishop Antonio Staglianò emphasizes that the future of theology must be transdisciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, sapiential wisdom, and solidarity, and always serving the Church and the world.

Synod releases Final Report of Study Group on women in the Church

The General Secretariat of the Synod publishes the third Final Report of the Study Groups, which is from Study Group No. 5 on 9;Women’s participation in the life and leadership of the Church.9;

Pope Leo mourns victims in Middle East, prays for peace

Pope Leo XIV expresses his profound sorrow for the victims of bombings in the Middle East, especially children and Fr. Pierre El-Rahi, a Maronite priest killed in Lebanon.

Pope Leo's itinerary published for visit to Principality of Monaco

The visit of Pope Leo XIV to the European city-state on March 28 will last about nine hours. The Pope is scheduled to meet Prince Albert II, then the Catholic community, young people, and catechumens. He will preside over Mass at Stade Louis II. The logo and motto, taken from the Gospel of John: “Je suis le Chemin, la Vérité et la Vie” (“I am the way, the truth, and the life”), have also been released.