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Pope at Audience: Lay people help Church reach all and promote peace

During his weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights the important role that lay people play in the Church’s mission in bearing witness to the Gospel, as he continues his reflection on the conciliar document "Lumen gentium."

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New DNA research confirms Shroud of Turin's passage through the Middle East

The Holy Shroud of Turin passed through the Middle East, reveals new DNA research in the scientific article authored by Dr. Gianni Barcaccia, Professor of Genetics and Genomics at the University of Padua, along with other researchers. The scientists confirm the presence of a genome predominantly from the Middle East and show that microorganisms thriving in extremely saline environments, such as the Dead Sea, were detected.

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Space and humanity at a crossroads: A new frontier of the common good

On the occasion of the launch of the NASA Artemis II mission on April 1, 2026, the Caritas in Veritate Foundation has released a video featuring reflections and perspectives on space exploration and the principles that should govern humanity’s relationship with it. Archbishop Ettore Balestrero, in an interview with Vatican media, affirms that “space must remain a common good, with clear legal norms and a sense of responsibility toward all humanity and future generations.”

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Pope appeals to Trump and world leaders: Find solutions to end war

In remarks to journalists, Pope Leo XIV calls on world leaders to “come back to the table” and solve their problems through dialogue.

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Pope Leo XIV to carry the Cross throughout Via Crucis at Colosseum

Pope Leo XIV will preside over the Way of the Cross at the Colosseum on Friday, 3 April, during the traditional Good Friday liturgy commemorating the journey of Jesus to Golgotha. The meditations have been written by Franciscan Father Francesco Patton.

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Philippines: Church marks 505th anniversary of first Easter Mass

Faithful gather in Limasawa to commemorate the historic first Easter Mass in the Philippines, renewing their mission as a people of faith and hope.

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Pope’s April prayer intention: ‘For priests in crisis’

Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of April, and invites Catholics to pray for priests who are facing a personal crisis in their vocation.

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Use your anointed hands to bless and sanctify, Archbishop Amani tells priests at Chrism Mass

Priests are set apart for a specific mission. They are called to celebrate the Sacraments, pray, and reconcile people with God. This was emphasised by Archbishop Isaac Amani of Arusha Archdiocese during this year’s Chrism Mass

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Archbishop of Tehran: End war in the Gulf, end logic of retaliation

At a prayer vigil for peace in Rome at the beginning of Holy Week, Cardinal Dominique Joseph Mathieu, Archbishop of Teheran, appeals for peace for all war-torn regions, with a special plea for the Middle East and the Holy Land.

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Salesian religious sisters fostering hope in Timor-Leste

In the villages around Venilale, in the heart of Southeast Asia, the Salesian sisters combat malnutrition by educating children and encouraging them to build a different future.

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