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Pope: Human dignity is not lost even after serious crimes are committed
Posted on 04/24/2026 13:30 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV offers his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
Vietnamese bishops tell Pope Leo that their Church is a family
Posted on 04/24/2026 10:21 AM ()
As part of their ad limina visit to the Vatican, the Vietnamese bishops meet with Pope Leo, and Bishop Dominic Nguyen Tuan Anh describes the audience as fraternal and heartfelt.
Bishop Beka: The Pope has brought new momentum to Equatorial Guinea
Posted on 04/24/2026 09:19 AM ()
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Equatorial Guinea reflects on Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey, highlighting the urgency of reconciliation, respect for diversity, and social commitment as drivers of change for the nation.
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces settler encroachments
Posted on 04/24/2026 07:28 AM ()
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has described recent Israeli settler encroachments and land damage on its property in Tayasir as "a clear violation of Church properties", affirming that "protecting Church endowment properties is a red line", as authorities commit to address the situation.
A study day at the Vatican on marriage, faith and the munus docendi
Posted on 04/24/2026 07:10 AM ()
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announces a meeting on April 28 at the Vatican's Casina Pio IV focusing on the relationship between the sacrament of marriage, faith and the munus docendi, with a particular attention to the formation of priests in accompanying young people, engaged couples, and married couples in the faith.
Holy See: Aid is not being met while spending on weapons is increasing
Posted on 04/24/2026 06:04 AM ()
Speaking at the follow-up Forum on financial development, Monsignor Marco Formica highlights the urgent need to change the global financing model whilst keeping the preservation of human dignity at its core.
Mozambique: Bishops urge greater pastoral presence amid socio-political challenges
Posted on 04/24/2026 05:02 AM ()
Gathered in Matola (Southern Mozambique) for their Plenary Assembly, the Bishops of the Episcopal Conference of Mozambique (CEM) discussed a wide range of topics concerning the pastoral life of the Mozambican Church.
Cardinal Ambongo: Pope Leo's Africa visit promoted human dignity
Posted on 04/24/2026 03:56 AM ()
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Visit to four African countries, Cardinal Fridolin Ambongo Besungu, Archbishop of Kinshasa and President of SECAM, expressed pride, hope, and optimism about the outcome of the Pope’s visit, suggesting the Pope Leo's message was prophetic and served as a call to the conscience of those in power on the continent to consider the future of young people.
Programmes published for Pope Leo’s visit to Naples and Pompeii
Posted on 04/24/2026 02:00 AM ()
The programmes for Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Naples and Pompeii on May 8, 2026, the first anniversary of his election, have been released. He is scheduled to preside over Mass in Piazza Bartolo Longo in Pompei, participate in the traditional noon supplication to the Virgin of Pompeii, and venerate the relics of San Gennaro in Naples.
Cardinal Koch: May the witness of martyrs inspire unity and peace
Posted on 04/23/2026 11:56 AM ()
At the Basilica of Saint Bartholomew on the Tiber Island, Cardinal Kurt Koch recalls the Armenian martyrs and today’s persecuted Christians. Their shared witness, he says, strengthens hope for unity through an “ecumenism of blood.”