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Pope prays for peace, dialogue between Pakistan and Afghanistan
Posted on 03/1/2026 05:24 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV appeals to Afghanistan and Pakistan to return to dialogue after recent clashes, and prays for victims of heavy flooding in Brazil.
Pope on Iran: Peace not built with mutual threats or death-dealing arms
Posted on 03/1/2026 05:17 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran.
Pope at Angelus: The Redeemer transfigures wounds of history
Posted on 03/1/2026 05:14 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the mystery of the Transfiguration at the Angelus for the Second Sunday of Lent, noting that Christ the Redeemer transfigures the wounds of history and reveals God's gift of salvation.
Apostolic Vicar calls for prayer after Gulf explosions
Posted on 02/28/2026 10:54 AM ()
Following explosions in Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar amid escalating regional tensions, the Apostolic Vicariate of Northern Arabia suspends all Church activities and appeals to the faithful to remain calm, follow civil authorities’ instructions, and gather in prayer for peace.
Webinar highlights social media as space of mission for vocation
Posted on 02/28/2026 09:04 AM ()
Coping with the digital environment, a recent international webinar explored how social media can become an authentic space of witness, accompaniment, and community discernment.
Pontifical Academy for Life: New Statutes introduce Supporters
Posted on 02/28/2026 07:59 AM ()
The new Statutes of the Pontifical Academy for Life introduce a new category. The Academy was founded by John Paul II in 1994 to defend and promote the value of human life and the dignity of the person.
Israel, U.S. strike targets in Iran; Tehran launches retaliatory attacks
Posted on 02/28/2026 07:36 AM ()
Israel and the United States launch joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities.
Pope: Life becomes disordered without relationship with God
Posted on 02/28/2026 05:23 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV invites men preparing for the priesthood to embrace their supernatural relationship with God so that their ministry may be fruitful, as he meets with seminarians from Spain.
Pope concludes Lenten retreat with prayer and reflection
Posted on 02/27/2026 13:44 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV concludes his Lenten retreat in the Vatican with the Roman Curia and Cardinals in Rome inviting the faithful to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the Gospel.
Lenten Retreat: Bishop Varden reflects on communicating hope
Posted on 02/27/2026 12:15 PM ()
Bishop Erik Varden delivers his eleventh and last reflection at the Spiritual Exercises in the Vatican for Pope Leo XIV, Cardinals residing in Rome, and heads of Dicasteries, focusing on the theme "To Communicate Hope." The following is a summary of his reflection.