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Peter’s Pence 2025: €54.5 million to support Pope’s mission of charity
Posted on 06/30/2026 05:31 AM ()
The 2025 Annual Disclosure for Peter’s Pence shows that offerings made to the Holy Father sustained his service to the universal Church and supported projects of direct assistance in 74 countries.
Pope: All Christians called to celebrate 2033 anniversary of Christ's Redemption
Posted on 06/30/2026 05:25 AM ()
Addressing representatives of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople in Rome, Pope Leo XIV says all Christians are called to be credible witnesses at this time of war and polarization, and also expresses his hope that all Christians will work together to celebrate the Year 2033, commemorating two thousand years of the Lord's Redemption.
Msgr Ruiz appointed Secretary of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity
Posted on 06/30/2026 05:00 AM ()
The Argentine priest, who has served as Secretary of the Dicastery for Communication since 2015, was appointed by the Pope on Monday as Secretary of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, commonly known as the Apostolic Almonry. He will take up the post on 1 September 2026.
New ASIF statute: A further step toward international standards
Posted on 06/30/2026 04:53 AM ()
Pope Leo approves an organic reform of the Vatican Supervisory and Financial Information Authority (ASIF). The positions of President and Board will be replaced by a Management composed of a Director and Deputy Director, supported by Consultors.
Sister Smerilli new Prefect of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development
Posted on 06/30/2026 04:14 AM ()
Pope Leo appoints Sister Alessandra Smerilli as Prefect, Cardinal Fabio Baggio as Pro-Prefect, and Monsignor Jozef Barlaš as Secretary of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, with all three appointments taking effect on 1 September 2026.
Pope Leo XIV updates the Constitution of the Vicariate of Rome
Posted on 06/30/2026 04:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV updates the Constitution of the Vicariate of Rome, confirming the role of the Cardinal Vicar while entrusting coordination of the Vicariate's offices and administrative structure to the moderator curiae.
Parish Priest in Caracas: Many people left with unsafe homes
Posted on 06/30/2026 02:26 AM ()
Father Luis García, parish priest of San José Parish in Caracas, describes the hardships people are facing in the wake of the earthquake in Venezuela. He says the words of Pope Leo XIV "have been a great source of encouragement for all of us."
Pope’s final appeal to Society of Saint Pius X: Do not tear the seamless garment of Christ
Posted on 06/30/2026 02:00 AM ()
The letter sent by Pope Leo XIV to the Superior General of the Priestly Society of Saint Pius X is dated 29 June, the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, two days before the Lefebvrists’ announced episcopal consecrations without a pontifical mandate, which would constitute a new schismatic act.
Archbishop of Westminster receives pallium: ‘It’s a very powerful sign'
Posted on 06/29/2026 08:00 AM ()
Archbishop Richard Moth was one of the thirty-five men who received the pallium from Pope Leo XIV. In an interview with Vatican News, he describes the important symbol of the pallium, outlines his new role as the President of the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales, and expresses hope to continue dialogue with the Church of England.
Venezuela rescue efforts continue as 50,000 reported missing
Posted on 06/29/2026 07:47 AM ()
In the wake of Pope Leo XIV's prayers for the people of Venezuela struck by a succession of deadly earthquakes last week, a 4.6-magnitude aftershock hit north of the capital, Caracas, early on Monday, while rescue teams continued their fourth day of round-the-clock work in the hope of finding survivors.