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‘Our Treasures Within’ brings Pope Francis’ message to children
Posted on 11/20/2025 06:10 AM ()
Loyola Press releases "Our Treasures Within", a picture book for children inspired by Pope Francis’ call to recognise and share God-given gifts. Created by Peter and Paul Reynolds, it encourages children and families to reflect on how their talents can contribute to others.
Pope Leo visits tomb of St Francis in Assisi
Posted on 11/20/2025 04:40 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV arrives in Assisi and pays a visit to the tomb of St Francis, saying his witness is especially important "at a time when the world is searching for signs of hope.”
Pope to Italian Bishops: We are first called to look to Jesus
Posted on 11/20/2025 04:39 AM ()
During his visit on Thursday to the Italian hill town of Assisi, Pope Leo closes the 81st General Assembly of the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI), and tells Italian Bishops to keep Christ at the center of all they do and to offer effective pastoral care, especially to families, young people, the elderly and the poor.
Ukraine: Archbishop of Ternopil asks for prayers after deadly bombing
Posted on 11/20/2025 02:49 AM ()
Following a massive Russian attack on the western Ukrainian city of Ternopil, Archbishop Teodor Martynyuk tells Vatican News about the Greek-Catholic Church’s immediate assistance to affected residents, and calls on the faithful to pray for Ukrainians enduring the pain of war.
Pope Leo XIV: Recognizing each other as brothers is antidote to all extremism
Posted on 11/20/2025 01:00 AM ()
The Vatican Publishing House (LEV) releases Pope Leo XIV’s new book, entitled “The Power of the Gospel: Christian Faith in 10 Words.” Edited by Lorenzo Fazzini, the book is a collection of the Pope’s interventions and speeches, along with an unpublished introduction, which we publish in full below.
Tanzanian Bishops’ president: ‘Protesters were killed without mercy’
Posted on 11/19/2025 10:58 AM ()
After weeks of street protests over the recent elections that led to many deaths and injuries, Bishop Wolfgang Pisa, President of the Tanzanian Catholic Bishops’ Conference, expresses grief over the brutality of the security forces, urging political leaders to apologize.
Cardinal Pizzaballa: To achieve peace, we must listen to others' pain
Posted on 11/19/2025 10:44 AM ()
Speaking to Vatican News, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem expresses hope that the U.S. plan will lead to solutions offering “clearer prospects” and relief for the Palestinian population of Gaza.
Kenya: Make media a pulpit of hope and a mirror of truth
Posted on 11/19/2025 05:52 AM ()
The Chairman of the Commission for Social Communications of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), Bishop Wallace Ng’ang’a, has urged Catholic Communicators to remain deeply rooted in the Catholic faith through doctrinal soundness, sacred, uplifting Catholic music, and authentic storytelling as they disseminate the message of the Gospel. through the media.
Pope Leo XIV announces Second World Children’s Day in 2026
Posted on 11/19/2025 05:48 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV announces the second edition of World Children’s Day, which will take place in Rome on September 25-27, 2026.
Kenyan sister transforming farming into community development
Posted on 11/19/2025 05:39 AM ()
Community empowerment through sustainable farming drives Sr. Josephine Kwenga’s work to help farmers in Kenyan villages develop viable farming practices in order to bring new life to families and the Church’s mission of care for creation.