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Pope Leo welcomes King and Queen of Spain to Rome
Posted on 03/20/2026 08:11 AM ()
The Pope meets with King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia at the Apostolic Palace before the monarchs made their way to the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, where the king was granted the title of Protocanon of the Chapter of the Liberian Basilica.
Rwanda-Burundi: working towards the implementation of the African Educational Pact
Posted on 03/20/2026 08:02 AM ()
The bishops of Rwanda and Burundi, gathered under the umbrella body of the Association of Bishops of Rwanda and Burundi (ACOREB), have resolved to implement the Global and African Educational Pacts in Catholic schools of both countries. They reached this decision at the end of their recent plenary meeting in Kigali, Rwanda.
Tutela Minorum reaffirms guidelines, highlights emerging forms of abuse
Posted on 03/20/2026 07:39 AM ()
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors concludes its Spring Assembly, reaffirming safeguarding as central to the Church’s mission under the leadership of Pope Leo XIV.
Fr. Pasolini delivers third Lenten meditation in the Vatican
Posted on 03/20/2026 04:55 AM ()
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, delivers his third Lenten meditation to the Roman Curia, with Pope Leo in attendance, on "The mission: proclaiming the Gospel to every creature."
Holy See calls for increased inclusion of people with Down syndrome
Posted on 03/20/2026 04:30 AM ()
Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the United Nations and Other International Organizations in Geneva, insists that persons with Down syndrome possess the same dignity and sacred value as any other person, and underscores that "discriminatory and eugenic practices linked to prenatal screening and the selective termination of pregnancies targeting babies diagnosed with Down syndrome must be firmly rejected."
Amazonian Church holds ecclesial conference to foster synodality, pluriculturality
Posted on 03/20/2026 02:06 AM ()
The Ecclesial Conference of the Amazonia renews its presidency for the 2026–2030 period, consolidating a synodal ecclesial path in which diverse vocations, ministries, and cultures converge at the service of life in the Amazon Region.
Taybeh: West Bank Christian town under renewed settler incursion
Posted on 03/19/2026 10:00 AM ()
Israeli settlers escalate their incursions into Taybeh, the West Bank’s last fully Christian town, raising concerns over further land appropriation. The parish priest, Father Bashar Fawadleh, appeals for international intervention, as residents face mounting restrictions and call for peace, justice, and protection.
Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network promulgates new General Regulations
Posted on 03/19/2026 09:05 AM ()
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network promulgates its new General Regulations on March 19, feast of St. Joseph, offering an updated version of the body’s identity, mission and structure.
Dicastery for Communication signs agreement with Polish radio stations
Posted on 03/19/2026 09:03 AM ()
The Holy See’s Dicastery for Communication signs a cooperation agreement with editorial teams of ten Polish Radio from various regions of the country. Together, these stations reach tens of millions of listeners and will now share news concerning the Holy Father and the Apostolic See.
From human bias to shared space: Shaping a future that is within reach
Posted on 03/19/2026 08:54 AM ()
At the GreenAccord Forum, economist Luciano Canova and architect Martin Haas offer two complementary perspectives on the climate crisis, highlighting how both human behaviour and the spaces we build shape our ability to act on the future.