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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Pope Leo XIV Urges Lay Leadership in Public Life
Pope Leo XIV called on Catholic laypeople to take active roles in shaping public policy and political life during an address at the Vatican on September…
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…
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…
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…
Pope Leo XIV marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with prayers for peace
Pope Leo XIV offered a renewed call for global peace on Sunday, marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Speaking from his studio…