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Holy See satisfied with civil recognition of Chinese Bishop Zhang Weizhu
Posted on 12/6/2025 04:19 AM ()
In a statement, the Director of the Holy See Press Office says civil recognition of the Bishop Emeritus of the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang, in mainland China, is an important step in the communal journey of ecclesiastical circumscription.
Pope at Audience: Advent teaches us how to wait in active hope
Posted on 12/6/2025 02:36 AM ()
At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of active waiting during the Advent Season, as we learn to hope and help bring the Kingdom of God closer through our good actions.
Pope: Holy See will not be silent bystander amid global inequality and war
Posted on 12/6/2025 01:45 AM ()
Receiving new Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV tells them the Holy See will not be a silent bystander amid global inequality and conflict.
Lord’s Day Reflection: George Bailey meets John the Baptist
Posted on 12/6/2025 01:00 AM ()
As the Church marks the Second Sunday of Advent, Jenny Kraska offers her reflection on the Gospel reading for the day.
Pope: Martyrs of Chimbote a call to ecclesial unity, mission, fidelity to Christ
Posted on 12/6/2025 00:00 AM ()
On the tenth anniversary of their beatification, Pope Leo XIV highlights the enduring witness of the Martyrs of Chimbote as a model of communion and missionary dedication.
Michael Bublé: When I hear music, I hear the voice of God
Posted on 12/5/2025 09:32 AM ()
Ahead of the 6th edition of the Vatican's Concert with the Poor, to be held on 6 December, Canadian singer and songwriter Michael Bublé shares how “music is a gift from God” and says he hopes to use his platform as an artist to share his faith.
Bishop of the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang consecrated in China
Posted on 12/5/2025 07:49 AM ()
Papal preacher: Advent is a time of trusting expectation
Posted on 12/5/2025 07:06 AM ()
“The Parousia of the Lord. An expectation without hesitation” is the theme of the first of three meditations for Christmas, which began this morning, 5 December, in the Paul VI Hall, with Pope Leo in attendance.
South Sudanese bishop: The youth are essential to building peace
Posted on 12/5/2025 06:48 AM ()
Bishop Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala describes a workshop in South Sudan, dedicated to encouraging young people to bring “peace to them now and to the future of their communities.”
Pope receives Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković
Posted on 12/5/2025 05:20 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Prime Minister of the Republic of Croatia, Andrej Plenković, at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. With the Secretary of State, talks included mutual appreciation for the strong bilateral relations and the international context, with a focus on regional cooperation in the Western Balkans and the conflict in Ukraine.