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Pope Leo XIV and a world in the measure of children
Posted on 07/8/2025 06:30 AM ()
Two months after the election of Pope Leo XIV, several symbolic images from his papacy have begun to circulate, among them an image of the Pope posing for a photo with a young girl offering him a handmade drawing.
Six million visitors to Notre Dame Cathedral in six months
Posted on 07/8/2025 03:22 AM ()
After a five-year renovation following a fire, the Cathedral in Paris is projected to welcome 12 million visitors by the end of 2025.
How to spend your holidays according to the Popes
Posted on 07/8/2025 03:01 AM ()
As Pope Leo XIV’s takes some time off at the Pontifical Villas of Castel Gandolfo from July 6 to 20, Vatican News looks at what past Popes have said about holidays.
Côte d’Ivoire: Sisters of Our Lady of Peace celebrate Diamond Jubilee
Posted on 07/7/2025 10:58 AM ()
The Congregation of religious sisters of Our Lady of Peace in Ivory Coast this week concluded celebrations marking its 60 years of foundation with Holy Mass presided over by Cardinal Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop of Abidjan.
Sr. Becquart: New Synod document to foster exchange of gifts among local Churches
Posted on 07/7/2025 10:25 AM ()
Sister Nathalie Becquart, Undersecretary of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, speaks to Vatican News about the new document "Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod," highlighting the realization of synodality within the local Churches, as well as the exchange of gifts among them.
Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks continue for a second day in Qatar
Posted on 07/7/2025 07:26 AM ()
As the peace talks continue in Qatar, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu travels to Washington D.C. to meet with US President Trump to further discussions.
History and art of Pope’s summer residence in Castel Gandolfo
Posted on 07/7/2025 06:50 AM ()
As Pope Leo XIV becomes the 16th Successor of Peter to take his summer holidays in Castel Gandolfo, we explore the town near Rome that has hosted the papal summer residence since the mid-1600s.
Cardinal Tolentino appointed to Zayed Award judging committee
Posted on 07/7/2025 04:53 AM ()
The Prefect of the Dicastery for Culture and Education will be among the judges of the 2026 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity. "I look forward to reviewing nominations," he says, "and to becoming familiar with so many people who are making a difference around the world.”
Vatican offers new guidance for Synod’s implementation phase
Posted on 07/7/2025 04:35 AM ()
The General Secretariat of the Synod releases “Pathways for the Implementation of the Synod”, which provides “an interpretive key for understanding the implementation phase of the Synod on Synodality.”
San Antonio Archbishop prays for families of flood victims as death toll rises
Posted on 07/7/2025 02:47 AM ()
As the death toll from floods in central Texas rises to 82, Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio visits a Catholic church offering care and assistance to those affected.