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US Archbishop Coakley: Livestreaming execution promotes a ‘culture of death’
Posted on 10/9/2026 06:34 AM ()
Archbishop Paul Coakley, President of the US Bishops’ Conference, expresses shock over the planned livestreamed execution of Nidal Hassan, warning that a public execution would “further undermine the moral fabric of our nation.”
From refugee to university academic director in Rome
Posted on 10/9/2026 05:54 AM ()
Nearly 50 years ago, Darius von Güttner Sporzyński arrived at Italy’s Latina Refugee Camp after fleeing Poland. His journey would take him from the camp to Australia—and, decades later, back to Italy as a university academic director. For the first time, he shares the story of that extraordinary full-circle journey.
Cardinal Tagle elected new Dean of College of Cardinals
Posted on 10/9/2026 04:59 AM ()
Filipino Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle—Pro-Prefect of the Section for First Evangelization and New Particular Churches within the Dicastery for Evangelization—succeeds 92-year-old Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, as Dean of the College of Cardinals.
Holy See: Online hate and religious intolerance are forms of racism
Posted on 10/9/2026 04:07 AM ()
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations addresses the 81st session of the General Assembly on the elimination of racial discrimination and warns against “materialist and nationalist ideologies” that affront human dignity – the cornerstone of building “a true international community.”
Pope: Posing questions is 'essential' part of the journey of faith
Posted on 10/8/2026 11:36 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities' academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason.
Holy See at UN: Moratorium on executions must pave the way for abolition
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:41 AM ()
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Amoris Laetitia: ‘We have much to receive and learn’ from families
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:30 AM ()
On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the Gospel is lived out and how to proclaim it today.
Vatican offers free eye exams and glasses to children in need
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:21 AM ()
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital world
Posted on 10/8/2026 06:57 AM ()
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised.
Dr. Ruffini urges Church communicators to place human dignity at heart of AI
Posted on 10/8/2026 06:44 AM ()
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication.