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Vatican releases programmes of Pope Leo's pastoral visits in Italy
Posted on 04/25/2026 04:51 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office releases the programmes of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming pastoral visits throughout Italy over the next three months.
US–Iran talks to resume in Pakistan
Posted on 04/25/2026 04:31 AM ()
Talks on ending the US and Israel's war with Iran are due to resume this weekend in Pakistan.
Lord’s Day Reflection: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd
Posted on 04/25/2026 03:23 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "From Messina with Love: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd”.
Pope: Religion courses teach young people to listen to restless heart
Posted on 04/25/2026 03:18 AM ()
Meeting with Italian Catholic religion teachers, Pope Leo XIV upholds their efforts to help young people learn to listen to their restless hearts, saying Catholic teaching holds great didactic value even in secular education.
Pope to EU lawmakers: Seek unity, not conflict that leads to destruction
Posted on 04/25/2026 03:02 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges European People’s Party lawmakers to reject ideology, rebuild trust with citizens, and pursue a form of politics rooted in the common good by seeking unity over conflict.
Pope: Human dignity is not lost even after serious crimes are committed
Posted on 04/24/2026 12:30 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV offers his support for those advocating for the abolition of the death penalty in the United States and around the world and insists on the importance of safeguarding human dignity.
Vietnamese bishops tell Pope Leo that their Church is a family
Posted on 04/24/2026 09:21 AM ()
As part of their ad limina visit to the Vatican, the Vietnamese bishops meet with Pope Leo, and Bishop Dominic Nguyen Tuan Anh describes the audience as fraternal and heartfelt.
Bishop Beka: The Pope has brought new momentum to Equatorial Guinea
Posted on 04/24/2026 08:19 AM ()
The President of the Bishops' Conference of Equatorial Guinea reflects on Pope Leo's Apostolic Journey, highlighting the urgency of reconciliation, respect for diversity, and social commitment as drivers of change for the nation.
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem denounces settler encroachments
Posted on 04/24/2026 06:28 AM ()
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem has described recent Israeli settler encroachments and land damage on its property in Tayasir as "a clear violation of Church properties", affirming that "protecting Church endowment properties is a red line", as authorities commit to address the situation.
A study day at the Vatican on marriage, faith and the munus docendi
Posted on 04/24/2026 06:10 AM ()
The Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life announces a meeting on April 28 at the Vatican's Casina Pio IV focusing on the relationship between the sacrament of marriage, faith and the munus docendi, with a particular attention to the formation of priests in accompanying young people, engaged couples, and married couples in the faith.