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Meeting with Latvian pilgrims, Pope offers spiritual advice for 'turbulent times'
Posted on 11/24/2025 05:57 AM ()
Pope Leo tells pilgrims from Latvia, which has been heavily affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, that in times of conflict it is important "to turn to God and to be strengthened by his grace”.
Pope to Servants of Mary: Be bearers of friendship and peace
Posted on 11/24/2025 05:43 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Servants of Mary in the Vatican who are in Rome for their 215th General Chapter, calling on them to promote friendship and peace, and reminding them that living the Gospel is epitomized by intense love for God and for others.
Foster collaboration for better witness, Sr. Nina urges religious women gathered in Kenya
Posted on 11/24/2025 05:16 AM ()
Sr. Nina Krepić of the Dicastery for Communication has urged religious women involved in the communication ministry under the umbrella of the Communication Network of Catholic Sisters (CNCS) to foster a spirit of communion, unity, and active participation among themselves and with others.
Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon
Posted on 11/23/2025 06:36 AM ()
After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary
Posted on 11/23/2025 05:20 AM ()
Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."
Pope Leo: Choirs are called to be a sign of the Church’s unity
Posted on 11/23/2025 04:16 AM ()
On the Jubilee of Choirs, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, urging choristers to live their ministry as a sign of ecclesial unity, singing “in unison” as a people walking together in faith. He notes that liturgical music must foster communion, helping the whole Church journey forward.
Nigeria Catholic School: OLA Sisters call for global prayers for 315 abducted students, staff
Posted on 11/22/2025 10:07 AM ()
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), the managing agents of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, where 315 students and staff were abducted early Friday night, have issued a heartfelt appeal requesting prayers and spiritual solidarity.
COP30 ends without agreement for phasing out fossil fuels
Posted on 11/22/2025 10:00 AM ()
Despite early hopes in the heart of the Amazon, the summit concludes without commitments on fossil fuels, leaving vulnerable nations disheartened and the multilateral process under strain.
Campaign to immunize children in Gaza underway
Posted on 11/22/2025 09:59 AM ()
A catch-up immunization campaign is underway in Gaza to reach over 40,000 children under three who have missed routine vaccines due to two years of conflict.
Ukraine Caritas chief on love, solidarity and Dilexi Te
Posted on 11/22/2025 08:04 AM ()
Tetiana Stawnych, head of Caritas Ukraine, speaks to Vatican News about the recent Russian attack on Ternopil, and the importance of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te.