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Bishops of Equatorial Guinea: Pope Leo's visit is 'a hug from God'
Posted on 04/10/2026 08:26 AM ()
The bishops of Equatorial Guinea invite everyone to welcome Pope Leo's journey to the country as a “time of grace” that fosters conversion, unity, and hope. They call for strengthening spiritual life in the face of current challenges.
Pope Leo meets French President Macron
Posted on 04/10/2026 06:40 AM ()
The first meeting between the Pope and the French President took place at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. Talks at the Secretariat of State included the hope of restoring peaceful coexistence through dialogue and negotiation around the world.
Where the Menoreh Hills whisper peace: Tolerance in quiet grace
Posted on 04/10/2026 06:34 AM ()
The Paschal message of peace and fraternity is lived spiritually and concretely, as highlighted by the collaboration and friendship between Muslims and Christians in a remote Indonesian village during the Easter Triduum.
Prayer Vigil for Peace to use light from Lamp of Peace from Assisi
Posted on 04/10/2026 06:08 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV's Prayer Vigil for Peace on Saturday, April 11, will be guided by meditations from early Church Fathers, including St. Augustine of Hippo, and will see faithful from different continents light candles with the fire from the Lamp of Peace from Assisi.
Pope’s visit to Africa to be visible live on Vatican News widget
Posted on 04/10/2026 06:07 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic to four African nations will be visible for the first time live on the Vatican News widget, which offers Catholic websites up-to-the-minute access to news about the Pope.
Cardinal Hollerich: Big steps are being taking regarding role of women in the Church
Posted on 04/10/2026 04:35 AM ()
The publication of the Synod Study Group report on women’s participation, according to Cardinal Hollerich, marks a “big step” toward greater inclusion in the Church. He stresses, however, that any possible development in women’s access to ordained ministry requires broad ecclesial consensus to preserve unity.
Pope: Social security systems must foster economic justice and right to work
Posted on 04/10/2026 03:53 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with a delegation from the Italian National Institute for Social Security, and urges national welfare systems to promote social responsibility and economic development.
Pope to Chaldean Church: Never be on side of those who wield weapons
Posted on 04/10/2026 03:24 AM ()
Meeting with members of the Chaldean Church during their Synod to elect a new Patriarch, Pope Leo XIV challenges the Chaldean Catholic Church to stay true to their long and storied mission of peace, especially “in a world marked by absurd and inhumane violence, which, in these times, is driven by greed and hatred.”
DR Congo: Comboni Missionary Sisters make common cause with most vulnerable
Posted on 04/10/2026 02:57 AM ()
The Sisters of the Comboni Missionaries Postulancy share their lives with Kisangani's street children, in the Democratic Republic of Congo, offering their services at the Saint Laurent Centre, which is not merely a refuge, but a chance for a better future.
Welcome to the 'home' for American priests in Rome
Posted on 04/9/2026 09:40 AM ()
Vatican News takes an inside look at 'Casa Santa Maria' of the Pontifical North American College, the home away from home for American priests to live and pray together during their studies in Rome, that leaves them 'tremendously enriched' and ready for their mission back home, and contributes to their always falling more in love with the faith and the Lord.