Posted on 10/25/2026 08:45 AM ()
Reconciliation remains a key foundation for building peaceful, united, and resilient societies, especially in countries recovering from the wounds of conflict and mass violence. In Rwanda, the Catholic Church continues to play a vital role in rebuilding relationships, integrating former prisoners into society, and nurturing a new generation committed to peace, unity, and national development.
Posted on 10/25/2026 04:32 AM ()
Houthi fighters have launched a series of attacks on targets in Saudi Arabia and the seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government in Aden.
Posted on 10/25/2026 03:52 AM ()
The Archdiocese of New York and attorneys for around 1,300 people who reported sexual abuse by clergy have agreed to an $800 million settlement of their legal claims.
Posted on 10/25/2026 03:19 AM ()
Following the Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV draws attention to the humanitarian crisis in Yemen, remembers the victims in Jordan, and looks ahead to the Assisi gathering marking 40 years since the first World Day of Prayer for Peace.
Posted on 10/25/2026 03:05 AM ()
During his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo reflects on the greatest commandment, stressing that love is the essence of faith and must become a gift for those around us.
Posted on 10/24/2026 05:18 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV has authorised decrees recognising the heroic virtues of two missionary bishops, Friedrich Kaiser Depel and Oreste Marengo; Margarita Bavosi, a consecrated laywoman of the Focolare Movement; diocesan priests Domenico Pogliani and Alessandro Vitetti; and Capuchin friar Daniele of San Giovanni Rotondo.
Posted on 10/24/2026 02:03 AM ()
Bishop Krzysztof Józef Nykiel, the Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, closes a two-day formation seminar in Rome dedicated to the Sacrament of Reconciliation and offers four practical guidelines for going to Confession.
Posted on 10/24/2026 00:51 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Jesus Youth International Conference, and praises efforts to engage young people in the life of the Church by helping them discover Christ’s love.
Posted on 10/23/2026 23:00 PM ()
As the Church celebrates the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Edmund Power reflects on the theme: “The love commandment.”
Posted on 10/23/2026 08:54 AM ()
Ukraine and Russia confirm an agreement on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, where civilians face a severe food crisis. US mediation, involving First Lady Melania Trump, proved instrumental in securing the agreement. President Zelensky also confirms new trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi in November.
