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Consistory: First day of discussions concludes with a focus on peace
Posted on 06/26/2026 14:56 PM ()
In the Paul VI Hall, the second session of the Extraordinary Consistory centered on peace, emphasizing the need to work toward building peace and a "civilization of love." Many groups also emphasize the need to move beyond the logic of the "just war" doctrine and instead speak of the right to proportionate self-defense.
Martin Scorsese on the sense of wonder in filmmaking
Posted on 06/26/2026 09:22 AM ()
On June 25, the Anteo Palazzo del Cinema in Milan, “La Milanesiana,” hosted a tribute to American film director Martin Scorsese, who sent a video message shown at the event, which was attended by Fr. Antonio Spadaro, Undersecretary of the Dicastery for Culture and Education.
Consistory: 178 Cardinals take part in the first session with Pope Leo
Posted on 06/26/2026 08:50 AM ()
The first session of Pope Leo XIV's Extraordinary Consistory brought together 178 cardinals, who reflected on the world's growing social, political and spiritual challenges while reaffirming the Church's mission to foster communion, peace and hope.
Holy See: International community needs to increase efforts to protect children in wars
Posted on 06/26/2026 07:32 AM ()
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations issues a statement calling states and the international community to further work to protect children and vulnerable people that are affected by conflicts and wars.
Cardinal Ryś: The Good Samaritan offers the Church a model for today's world
Posted on 06/26/2026 06:42 AM ()
Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś tells the Extraordinary Consistory that the Parable of the Good Samaritan offers the Church its model for proclaiming the Gospel today, calling Christians to recognise both the wounds of modern humanity and the signs of compassion already present in the world.
In Rome, African Ambassadors celebrate the continent’s resilience and culture
Posted on 06/26/2026 05:15 AM ()
Commemorated annually on 25 May, Africa Day was celebrated this week in Rome, Italy, at a colourful event. The celebrations were championed by the group of African ambassadors accredited to the Holy See, resident in Rome. It was an opportunity for the diplomats to promote "African culture and African fraternity cemented by various cultural expressions ranging from food, dress, and music."
Cardinal Bychok: Ukraine is not alone, Church and Pope are with us
Posted on 06/26/2026 04:17 AM ()
Cardinal Mykola Bychok, Bishop of the Eparchy of Saints Peter and Paul of Melbourne, Australia, speaks about the flag and cross from a Ukrainian soldier he gifted to the Pope and his hopes for the Extraordinary Consistory.
Pope Leo offers encouragement to Synod continental leaders
Posted on 06/26/2026 03:55 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with leaders of the Synod continental bodies as they reflect on the implementation of the Synod on Synodality and the path toward the 2028 Ecclesial Assembly.
‘Leo in Rome’: Vatican News documentary to be released on July 1
Posted on 06/26/2026 03:42 AM ()
"Leo in Rome," a new documentary by the Dicastery for Communication, is set for release on July 1 on Vatican News' platforms, recounting Pope Leo XIV’s years in Rome before his election.
Prisoners earn degrees at the Catholic University of Lublin
Posted on 06/26/2026 03:26 AM ()
At the prison in Lublin, Poland, inmates are offered the opportunity to pursue full-time university degrees in person from inside the prison as students of the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin John Paul II.