Pope Leo XIV Urges Aid for Somalia Amid Deepening Crisis
Pope Leo XIV called for increased international support for Somalia on Sunday, September 20, 2026, as violence and extreme weather intensify a severe humanitarian emergency. Addressing…
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Archbishop El Kassis Assumes UN Post, Condemns Hate Speech
Archbishop Christophe Z. El Kassis has formally assumed his role as the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations. The Lebanese prelate presented…
Parolin Warns Against Fragmented AI Governance
Holy See Secretary of State Pietro Parolin cautioned against fragmented national approaches to artificial intelligence regulation during a conference at the Italian parliament on September 16.…
Vatican Issues Note on Interreligious Dialogue and Nostra Aetate
The Vatican released a comprehensive note on September 16 affirming the enduring importance of interreligious dialogue as a path toward peace and fraternity. Titled “A Journey…
Vatican Commission Records 1700 Martyrs in 21st Century
A Vatican body dedicated to documenting modern persecution of the faithful has confirmed that more than 1,700 Christians have died for their beliefs since the turn…
Pope Leo XIV Releases English Book on Augustine
The Vatican announced the English publication of Pope Leo XIV’s new book, Freedom Under Grace, on Tuesday, September 15. The volume is now available for purchase…
Pope Leo XIV Releases English Collection of Augustinian Writings
The Vatican announced on Tuesday the publication of Pope Leo XIV’s first book of pre-papal writings in English. The volume, titled Freedom Under Grace: Reflections on…
Pilgrims Prepare for Seoul World Youth Day Under Pope Leo XIV
American Catholics are organizing travel plans for the 18th World Youth Day, scheduled to take place in Seoul, South Korea, from August 3 to 8, 2027.…
Pope Leo XIV Urges Forgiveness as Foundation for Peace
Pope Leo XIV addressed the faithful in St. Peter’s Square on Sunday, September 13, emphasizing that reconciliation is essential for social harmony. During his weekly Angelus…
Pope Leo XIV: Forgiveness Essential for Peace and Community Life
In his daily reflection on September 13, Pope Leo XIV emphasized that forgiveness is the foundation of peaceful coexistence. The pontiff described the act of pardoning…