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Pope Leo XIV meets the President of the Czech Republic
Posted on 01/19/2026 05:06 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV receives the President of the Czech Republic, Mr. Petr Pavel, in the Vatican on Monday.
Pope sends prayers and condolences for victims of Spain train accident
Posted on 01/19/2026 04:31 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness to victims of a train accident in southern Spain on Sunday, which left at least 39 dead and many more injured.
Pope to Neocatechumenal Way: Be builders and witnesses of communion
Posted on 01/19/2026 04:30 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with members and leaders of the Neocatechumenal Way, and encourages their mission while urging them to be witnesses of unity in the Church.
Pope expresses gratitude to Inspectorate for Public Security for Vatican City
Posted on 01/19/2026 04:18 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV thanks directors and police officers of Italy’s Inspectorate for Public Safety for Vatican City for their work to ensure the safety of the faithful and pilgrims around Vatican City, especially during such an intense year, which saw the Jubilee, the funeral of Pope Francis, and the Conclave.
Armenia–Azerbaijan peace agreement wins 2026 Zayed Award
Posted on 01/19/2026 04:09 AM ()
The International Zayed Award for Human Fraternity 2026 has been awarded to the peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan and to Afghan education advocate Zarqa Yaftali.
Pope: Finland offers example of ecumenical cooperation grounded in hope
Posted on 01/19/2026 02:00 AM ()
On the second day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV meets with a Finnish ecumenical delegation and praises the long-standing cooperation between Lutheran, Orthodox, and Catholic communities in Finland.
Pope: Let us intensify prayer for the full unity of Christians
Posted on 01/18/2026 04:58 AM ()
Marking the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV recalls its origins and calls for renewed prayer for visible unity among Christians.
Pope prays for DR Congo and flood-stricken southern Africa
Posted on 01/18/2026 04:34 AM ()
Pope Leo highlights the grave humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo, where violence has forced many to flee, and expresses solidarity with those affected by extreme weather in southern Africa.
Pope at Angelus: We are precious in God's eyes
Posted on 01/18/2026 04:29 AM ()
During his Angelus address this Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV calls on Christians to remain vigilant, to focus on what is essential, and to never forget how precious we are in God's eyes.
Cardinal Parolin expresses deep concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Posted on 01/17/2026 10:57 AM ()
Speaking to journalists, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin laments the killing of protesters in Iran and expresses his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy.