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Cardinal Parolin meets Israel’s ambassador, expresses regret over incident at Holy Sepulchre
Posted on 03/30/2026 12:55 PM ()
A meeting took place on Monday between the Holy See's Secretary of State, accompanied by the Secretary for Relations with States, Archbishop Gallagher, and Israeli Ambassador Yaron Sideman. During the meeting clarifications were offered regarding the “unfortunate incident” that occurred yesterday, Palm Sunday, when Israeli police prevented Patriarch Pizzaballa and Custos Fr. Ielpo from entering the church.
New prefect of Papal Household, Archbishop Rajič, expresses gratitude to Pope
Posted on 03/30/2026 11:05 AM ()
The Archbishop, until now Apostolic Nuncio to Italy and the Republic of San Marino, expressed “profound” gratitude for the appointment he received from Leo XIV, and his hopes in offering “his service to the universal Church.”
New Substitute 'deeply honoured' by appointment
Posted on 03/30/2026 10:03 AM ()
Archbishop Rudelli expresses his gratitude over his appointment by Pope Leo XIV, pledging to undertake his new mission in the spirit of Praedicate evangelium, and entrusting himself to the intercession of Pope St. John XXIII.
Archbishop Peña Parra grateful for service offered in Secretariat of State
Posted on 03/30/2026 05:54 AM ()
The Venezuelan archbishop, the Substitute for General Affairs of the Secretariat of State until now, and today appointed by Pope Leo as the new nuncio to Italy and San Marino, met with the superiors, officials, and collaborators with whom he has worked since 2018, expressing his gratitude to all and how he was enriched by the challenging experiences.
Filipino migrants chorale weaves tapestry of faith and music
Posted on 03/30/2026 05:50 AM ()
Inaugurating Holy Week, a Filipino choral group based in London brings together faith, culture, and community through music, offering a powerful witness of Filipino Catholic spirituality abroad.
What’s on Pope Leo’s liturgical schedule from April to July?
Posted on 03/30/2026 05:49 AM ()
The Master of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations releases Pope Leo’s schedule of liturgical events from April until July, including two international journeys and two ordinations.
Jerusalem: Easter celebrations ensured at Holy Sepulchre
Posted on 03/30/2026 04:25 AM ()
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem and the Custody of the Holy Land say an agreement has been reached with Israeli authorities to ensure the celebration of Easter celebrations at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. Restrictions linked to the ongoing conflict, however, remain in place, and liturgies will be streamed for the faithful around the world.
Pope thanks Benedictine religious for the good they do for the Church
Posted on 03/30/2026 03:49 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes Benedictine monastic communities in the Vatican, thanking them for the great good they do for the Church, and encourages them to continue performing their "work of God."
Pope to Illinois municipal leaders: Authority must be rooted in service
Posted on 03/30/2026 03:30 AM ()
During a Holy Week audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the responsibility of civic leaders to serve the common good, uphold human dignity, and care for the most vulnerable.
Pope appoints new Substitute, Nuncio to Italy, and Prefect of Papal Household
Posted on 03/30/2026 03:27 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV makes three significant appointments: Archbishop Paolo Rudelli, Apostolic Nuncio to Colombia, takes the place of Substitute for General Affairs Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra, who becomes Apostolic Nuncio to Italy, succeeding Archbishop Petar Rajič, who has been appointed Prefect of the Papal Household.