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Gaza shortages still blight daily life

Food is slowly returning to the shelves in Gaza but the situation is still difficult and supplies remain in shortage. I

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Rwandan youth encouraged to emulate ‘digital Apostle,’ Carlo Acutis

Rwanda’s Bishop Vincent Harolimana, of the Diocese of Ruhengeri, has told young people that Saint Carlo Acutis is a model saint who can help them navigate today’s digital world.

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Doctrine of the Faith: Monogamy is not a limitation but a promise of the infinite

The doctrinal Note Una caro. In Praise of Monogamy has been published, exploring the value of marriage as an “exclusive union and mutual belonging.” It highlights the importance of conjugal charity and attentiveness to the poor, and condemns all forms of violence, both physical and psychological. In an individualistic and consumerist age, young people must be educated to understand love as responsibility and trust in the other.

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Nigeria Diocese of Kontagora: 50 Kidnapped students who escaped, reunited with families

The Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that 50 students kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area in Niger State, escaped their captors and have since returned to their families.

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Vatican publishes new Regulations of the Roman Curia

Pope Leo XIV approves the publication of new Regulations of the Roman Curia, which implement the reform put in place by the Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium."

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Cardinal Koch: Papal journey opportunity to deepen faith in Christ's divinity

As the Christian community in Türkiye awaits Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the Council of Nicaea with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Christian Unity, says he hopes that this joint commemoration will bear witness to Christian unity.

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Meeting with Latvian pilgrims, Pope offers spiritual advice for 'turbulent times'

Pope Leo XIV tells pilgrims from Latvia, which has been heavily affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, that in times of conflict it is important "to turn to God and to be strengthened by His grace”.

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Pope to Servants of Mary: Be bearers of friendship and peace

Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Servants of Mary attending the congregation's 215th General Chapter, recalling that living the Gospel is epitomized by intense love for God and for others.

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Foster collaboration for better witness, Sr. Nina urges religious women gathered in Kenya

Sr. Nina Krepić of the Dicastery for Communication has urged religious women involved in the communication ministry under the umbrella of the Communication Network of Catholic Sisters (CNCS) to foster a spirit of communion, unity, and active participation among themselves and with others.

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Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon

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.

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