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Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon
Posted on 11/23/2025 05:36 AM ()
After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary
Posted on 11/23/2025 04:20 AM ()
Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."
Pope Leo: Choirs are called to be a sign of the Church’s unity
Posted on 11/23/2025 03:16 AM ()
On the Jubilee of Choirs, Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass, urging choristers to live their ministry as a sign of ecclesial unity, singing “in unison” as a people walking together in faith. He notes that liturgical music must foster communion, helping the whole Church journey forward.
Nigeria Catholic School: OLA Sisters call for global prayers for 315 abducted students, staff
Posted on 11/22/2025 09:07 AM ()
The Sisters of Our Lady of Apostles (OLA), the managing agents of St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri, Nigeria, where 315 students and staff were abducted early Friday night, have issued a heartfelt appeal requesting prayers and spiritual solidarity.
Campaign to immunize children in Gaza underway
Posted on 11/22/2025 08:59 AM ()
A catch-up immunization campaign is underway in Gaza to reach over 40,000 children under three who have missed routine vaccines due to two years of conflict.
Ukraine Caritas chief on love, solidarity and Dilexi Te
Posted on 11/22/2025 07:04 AM ()
Tetiana Stawnych, head of Caritas Ukraine, speaks to Vatican News about the recent Russian attack on Ternopil, and the importance of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Exhortation Dilexi te.
Over 300 students kidnapped from Catholic school in Nigeria
Posted on 11/22/2025 04:07 AM ()
Gunmen stormed and kidnapped more than 300 students at a Catholic school in Nigeria. The United States and local Church have condemned the act, voiced deep concern, and Washington is considering sanctions.
Pope at Jubilee Audience: Peace calls for taking a stand where human dignity is trampled
Posted on 11/22/2025 03:57 AM ()
During his Jubilee Audience on Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Servant of God, Dorothy Day, an American Catholic, who dedicated her life to doing good work in the early 20th Century, underscoring that like her, Christians are to promote peace by actively defending and protecting human dignity.
Pope Leo: Christian identity is the compass of education
Posted on 11/22/2025 03:47 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a message to educators at a conference in Madrid, noting that Christian identity is the foundation of education. He reminds them that Christ is the guiding compass for teaching, shaping both character and knowledge.
Pacific Islands at COP30: walking to the future in the footsteps of our ancestors
Posted on 11/22/2025 01:00 AM ()
On the sidelines of the United Nations' Conference on Climate Change, Joshua Cooper from Hawai'i warns about the differing priorities regarding climate change in the Pacific and Small Island Nations, as negotiations draw closer to a conclusion.