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Cardinal Cupich issues “A Call to Conscience” on portrayal of war
Posted on 03/8/2026 01:47 AM ()
The Archbishop of Chicago issues a "Call to Conscience" as the tragedy of war is being treated and portrayed as a video game. He warns that the longer we remain blind to the terrible consequences of war, "the more we risk losing the most precious gift God gave us: our humanity."
PATH Forum: Theology must bridge disciplines in scientific rigor
Posted on 03/8/2026 00:47 AM ()
At the PATH International Forum in Rome, Bishop Antonio Staglianò emphasizes that the future of theology must be transdisciplinary, uniting scientific rigor, sapiential wisdom, and solidarity, and always serving the Church and the world.
Pope: Never underestimate violence against women, report it without fear
Posted on 03/8/2026 00:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV responds to a reader of the monthly magazine Piazza San Pietro who denounces femicides and calls for an alliance between schools and Church to promote “a culture of respect” among young people.
Pope receives Lithuanian Prime Minister at the Vatican
Posted on 03/7/2026 10:02 AM ()
Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of Lithuania Inga Ruginienė in the Apostolic Palace. She then meets with the Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations to discuss international issues, including the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.
Afghanistan faces humanitarian strain as mass displacement grows
Posted on 03/7/2026 09:17 AM ()
Afghanistan — already struggling to feed its population — is facing a deepening humanitarian emergency as regional instability drives new waves of displacement.
Pope: An era without conflict is not unattainable
Posted on 03/7/2026 08:33 AM ()
In a letter sent to a gathering in his home city of Chicago, Pope Leo says that “when people of different religious traditions come together in prayer, it has the power to change the course of history.”
Cardinal Parolin: The mission of a nuncio is to bear peace and unity amid divisions
Posted on 03/7/2026 08:23 AM ()
At Yagma in Burkina Faso, Cardinal Secretary of State, Pietro Parolin, presides over the Mass for the episcopal ordination of Archbishop Relwendé Kisito Ouédraogo, Apostolic Nuncio to the Republic of the Congo and to Gabon, and for many years the Cardinal’s personal secretary.
Cardinal Koovakad: Women's leadership needed in times of crisis
Posted on 03/7/2026 08:09 AM ()
Speaking at a conference in Rome, the Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligous Dialogue highlights the role of women, dialogue and cultural cooperation in a world marked by conflict and divisions.
St Anne’s Sodality: Every woman and girl must live with dignity and freedom
Posted on 03/7/2026 06:27 AM ()
As the world marks International Women’s Day, the women of St Anne’s Sodality in Southern Africa are renewing their commitment to accompany families, empower women, and respond to the growing crisis of gender-based violence.
Pope: Only united in love can we overcome the constant threats of war
Posted on 03/7/2026 04:31 AM ()
In a speech to the members of the Italian Military Ordinariate, Pope Leo emphasizes the importance of memory and of being at the service of those in need.