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Gaza shortages still blight daily life
Posted on 11/25/2025 06:01 AM ()
Food is slowly returning to the shelves in Gaza but the situation is still difficult and supplies remain in shortage. I
Rwandan youth encouraged to emulate ‘digital Apostle,’ Carlo Acutis
Posted on 11/25/2025 05:15 AM ()
Rwanda’s Bishop Vincent Harolimana, of the Diocese of Ruhengeri, has told young people that Saint Carlo Acutis is a model saint who can help them navigate today’s digital world.
Doctrine of the Faith: Monogamy is not a limitation but a promise of the infinite
Posted on 11/25/2025 03:37 AM ()
The doctrinal Note Una caro. In Praise of Monogamy has been published, exploring the value of marriage as an “exclusive union and mutual belonging.” It highlights the importance of conjugal charity and attentiveness to the poor, and condemns all forms of violence, both physical and psychological. In an individualistic and consumerist age, young people must be educated to understand love as responsibility and trust in the other.
Nigeria Diocese of Kontagora: 50 Kidnapped students who escaped, reunited with families
Posted on 11/24/2025 10:13 AM ()
The Diocese of Kontagora has confirmed that 50 students kidnapped from St. Mary’s Catholic School, Papiri, Agwara Local Government Area in Niger State, escaped their captors and have since returned to their families.
Vatican publishes new Regulations of the Roman Curia
Posted on 11/24/2025 09:40 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV approves the publication of new Regulations of the Roman Curia, which implement the reform put in place by the Apostolic Constitution "Praedicate Evangelium."
Cardinal Koch: Papal journey opportunity to deepen faith in Christ's divinity
Posted on 11/24/2025 06:33 AM ()
As the Christian community in Türkiye awaits Pope Leo XIV to commemorate the Council of Nicaea with the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Christian Unity, says he hopes that this joint commemoration will bear witness to Christian unity.
Meeting with Latvian pilgrims, Pope offers spiritual advice for 'turbulent times'
Posted on 11/24/2025 04:57 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV tells pilgrims from Latvia, which has been heavily affected by the ongoing war in Ukraine, that in times of conflict it is important "to turn to God and to be strengthened by His grace”.
Pope to Servants of Mary: Be bearers of friendship and peace
Posted on 11/24/2025 04:43 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes the Servants of Mary attending the congregation's 215th General Chapter, recalling that living the Gospel is epitomized by intense love for God and for others.
Pope Leo calls for the release of hostages in Nigeria and Cameroon
Posted on 11/23/2025 05:36 AM ()
After Mass on the Solemnity of Christ the King in St Peter's Square, Pope Leo makes a heartfelt appeal for the release of students and priests kidnapped in recent days in Nigeria and Cameroon.
Pope Leo issues Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on Nicaea Anniversary
Posted on 11/23/2025 04:20 AM ()
Ahead of his upcoming Apostolic Journey to Türkiye, Pope Leo issues the Apostolic Letter 'In unitate fidei' on the 1700th Anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, broken down into 12 points, with the hope of "encouraging the whole Church to renew her enthusiasm for the profession of faith."