Posted on 08/10/2026 04:52 AM ()
In much of Asia, Catholics live as a small minority. But for Archbishop Budi Kleden, SVD, this is not a reason for discouragement. It may, instead, be one of the Church’s particular graces—an invitation to discover new and humble ways of witnessing to the Gospel.
Posted on 08/10/2026 01:12 AM ()
The apostolic administrator of the Spanish enclave of Ceuta reflects on the recent crisis there, and invites all parishes to hold a prayer vigil so that it might bring about a “new cultural beginning.”
Posted on 08/10/2026 00:09 AM ()
Young people from across the Mediterranean are meeting in southern Italy from 10 to 14 August for the eleventh edition of the 'Carta di Leuca', an international initiative promoting dialogue and fraternity.
Posted on 08/9/2026 01:42 AM ()
In his weekly Angelus address, Pope Leo tells the crowds of pilgrims gathered in St Peter’s Square that “the presence of Jesus changes everything”.
Posted on 08/9/2026 01:14 AM ()
Following the recitation of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses his concern over the ongoing violence in Sudan, Ukraine, and Russia. He calls for the conversion “of those who sow violence” and an end to “an ever-growing number of civilian casualties.”
Posted on 08/8/2026 03:31 AM ()
Progress had reportedly been made on border issues and the return of prisoners during the latest negotiations between Lebanon and Israel in Rome.
Posted on 08/8/2026 03:02 AM ()
At this Augustinian shrine, which he visited two days after his election to the papacy, Pope Leo will preside over Mass on September 7, on the eve of the Feast of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. A painting depicting him praying before the image of the Virgin will also be unveiled.
Posted on 08/8/2026 02:03 AM ()
Pope Leo writes a letter marking the 900th anniversary of the return of Saint Agatha’s relics to Catania, Sicily.
Posted on 08/7/2026 23:29 PM ()
The dramatic humanitarian emergency in a country gripped by a silent crisis affecting thousands of people which, according to a report by the Norwegian Refugee Council, ranks sixth among the world’s most neglected and overlooked crises.
Posted on 08/7/2026 23:00 PM ()
In an interview with Vatican News during the SIGNIS World Congress and Assembly of Delegates 2026, Archbishop Fortunatus Nwachukwu, Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization, said that Christian communicators are called to be disciples before becoming protagonists, building an identity rooted in human and spiritual formation before creating a digital platform in the service of the Gospel.
