Posted on 01/19/2026 02:18 AM ()
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.
Posted on 01/19/2026 02:09 AM ()
The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 has been awarded to the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to Afghan education advocate Zarqa Yaftali.
Posted on 01/19/2026 00:00 AM ()
On the second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV meets with a Finnish ecumenical delegation and praises the long-standing cooperation between Lutheran, Orthodox, and Catholic communities in Finland.
Posted on 01/18/2026 02:58 AM ()
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.
Posted on 01/18/2026 02:34 AM ()
Pope Leo highlights the grave humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo, where violence has forced many to flee, and expresses solidarity with those affected by extreme weather in southern Africa.
Posted on 01/18/2026 02:29 AM ()
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 God's eyes.
Posted on 01/17/2026 22:45 PM ()
As the Church marks the Second Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: ‘A light to the nations’.
Posted on 01/17/2026 08:57 AM ()
Speaking to journalists, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin laments the killing of protesters in Iran and expresses his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy.
Posted on 01/17/2026 08:41 AM ()
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.
Posted on 01/17/2026 02:58 AM ()
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.
