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Pope Leo meets with Brazilian President Lula da Silva
Posted on 10/13/2025 06:58 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and his wife in a private audience in the Vatican.
Five judges appointed to DDF Tribunal for Rupnik case
Posted on 10/13/2025 06:36 AM ()
A statement released by the Dictastery for the Doctrine of the Faith announces that women and clerics from outside the former Holy Office and Roman Curia will serve on the panel judging the former Jesuit Fr. Marko Rupnik, accused of abuse by several religious sisters.
Ecuador: Young people undertake mission to reach Indigenous communities
Posted on 10/13/2025 06:22 AM ()
Idente missionaries have been walking alongside students and families in Andean and Amazonian villages for over 21 years, an experience that began as a response to the wounds of local communities and that has become an opportunity for encounter, service and vocation.
Joy in Israel as Gaza hostages released
Posted on 10/13/2025 05:45 AM ()
The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza have returned to Israel after more than two years in captivity.
Pope: Vatican diplomacy a way to let Christ shine forth in humility
Posted on 10/13/2025 04:40 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the legacy of Cardinal Rafael Merry del Val, and says the Vatican diplomat served the Popes of the early 20th century in delicate matters with humility.
Pope Leo XIV to every parish: 'Take part in World Mission Sunday'
Posted on 10/12/2025 23:31 PM ()
In a video message, Pope Leo XIV calls on every Catholic parish to take part in World Mission Sunday, 19 October, recalling how the generosity that day concretely enables and sustains the good work of missionaries worldwide, as he saw firsthand while serving in Peru.
Peru in Turmoil after President Boluarte ousted by Congress
Posted on 10/12/2025 05:02 AM ()
Peru’s political situation is volatile, following the removal of the president via a vote of no confidence by Congress.
Gaza summit set to commence in Egypt on Monday
Posted on 10/12/2025 04:36 AM ()
An international summit aimed at finalizing a peace agreement to end the war in Gaza is set to take place Monday in Egypt’s Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh.
Pope hails glimmers of hope for peace in Holy Land and prays for Ukraine
Posted on 10/12/2025 03:05 AM ()
Following the Mass for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Pope Leo XIV turns his thoughts and prayers to the suffering people of the Holy Land, of Ukraine, and of Peru, where political turmoil has brought instability to the nation.
Pope at Marian Jubilee Mass: May Mary lead us to her Son Jesus
Posted on 10/12/2025 02:15 AM ()
During the Mass for the Jubilee of Marian Spirituality, Pope Leo XIV urges faithful to see in the Blessed Mother a beautiful example of how to turn to and follow her Son, Jesus Christ.