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A town in celebration welcomes the Pope
Posted on 07/13/2025 06:04 AM ()
A large and diverse crowd welcomed Pope Leo XIV for Mass at the parish of St. Thomas of Villanova, his first public event in the town of Castel Gandolfo, as thousands of people lined the main street connecting Villa Barberini to the Apostolic Palace and gathered in Freedom Square.
Air strike kills civilians in Gaza
Posted on 07/13/2025 05:41 AM ()
Emergency services say ten Palestinians, including six children, were killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting a refugee camp in Gaza on Saturday.
Pope Leo calls for prayers for peace and those suffering due to war
Posted on 07/13/2025 05:05 AM ()
At the conclusion of the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asked everyone to pray for all those who are suffering and in need due to war, while recalling Saturday's beatification in Barcelona of Marist Brother Licarion May, who was killed in the early 1900s out of hatred for the faith.
Pope at Angelus: We cannot cheat death, only serve life to gain eternal life
Posted on 07/13/2025 04:17 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV prays the Angelus with the faithful in Castel Gandolfo, and reminds Christians that we gain eternal life by caring for others in service and love, not by cheating death.
Pope at Mass in Castel Gandolfo: Let us imitate Christ, the Good Samaritan
Posted on 07/13/2025 02:52 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Sunday Mass at the Parish of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo, and recalls that we are to look to the Lord, the Good Samaritan, and reminds that when we experience God's love and healing, we are able to offer the same consolation to others we encounter.
Archbishop Gudziak: Walking the Way of the Cross with Ukraine
Posted on 07/13/2025 02:22 AM ()
Metropolitan Borys Gudziak, Archbishop of Philadelphia of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, talks about how the Church continues to walk alongside suffering Ukrainians, providing pastoral care, humanitarian support, and a witness of faith in the midst of war.
Gaza’s Christian community persevering amid hardship and hope
Posted on 07/12/2025 08:08 AM ()
The Parish priest of Gaza's small Christian community says his flock is exhausted by war and a severe lack of food. Speaking to Vatican Radio, he asks not to be forgotten and for continued prayers: an unending source of hope.
War-struck children in Sudan tell of harrowing violence
Posted on 07/12/2025 07:23 AM ()
For over two years, the people of Sudan have been subjected to a civil war that has killed tens of thousands and displaced millions of people. The children are paying the highest price.
4th Zanzibar Cup to highlight fraternity through kitesurfing
Posted on 07/12/2025 07:13 AM ()
The 4th International Kitesurf Race known as the "Zanzibar Cup" is set to take place from 30-31 August 2025 with registration underway until 10 August latest. The international regatta in Tanzania aims to promote the best in sportsmanship and fraternity.
Parish of Castel Gandolfo joyful ahead of Pope Leo’s Mass
Posted on 07/12/2025 06:14 AM ()
Ahead of Pope Leo XIV’s visit and celebration of Mass on Sunday, the parish priest of St. Thomas of Villanova in Castel Gandolfo shares the excitement and faith of his parishioners.