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Philippines: Diocese of Calapan begins a new chapter
Posted on 08/7/2026 05:29 AM ()
The Diocese of Calapan has been formally established and Bishop Moises Cuevas installed as its first bishop, marking its transition from decades of missionary care to a fully established local Church.
Pope Leo’s schedule for his four-day Apostolic Journey to France
Posted on 08/7/2026 04:50 AM ()
The program for Pope Leo XIV's fifth Apostolic Journey is published. During his time in France he will visit the cities of Paris, Saint-Denis, Lourdes, and Metz.
Bangladesh: Church walks alongside Dalits on path to dignity
Posted on 08/7/2026 04:30 AM ()
In the Diocese of Khulna, where most Catholics come from Dalit backgrounds, the Church combines evangelisation, education and social support to help historically marginalised communities reclaim their dignity and build a better future.
Amplifying the voices of Catholic sisters in the public square
Posted on 08/7/2026 03:42 AM ()
The third and final morning of the SIGNIS World Congress focussed on the indispensable contribution of Catholic Sisters to the Church and to society. Sr. Jane Wakahiu, PhD Associate VP of Program Operations & Head, Catholic Sisters Conrad N. Hilton Foundation reflected on her experiences of accompanying women religious around the world.
Cardinal Parolin: Peace begins with empathy for the suffering of others
Posted on 08/7/2026 02:07 AM ()
During his visit to Mexico, Cardinal Pietro Parolin meets with representatives of the National Dialogue for Peace to hear firsthand about their experiences in building peace within local communities.
UN concern over disrupted life in Gaza
Posted on 08/6/2026 09:03 AM ()
UN Humanitarian officials say Israeli military operations in the Gaza Strip are disrupting civilian life, damaging shelters and increasing displacement.
Gratitude for papal visit to Assisi: 'Today we feel we are the Church'
Posted on 08/6/2026 07:28 AM ()
At the conclusion of Pope Leo XIV's Mass in the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Assisi, a young man named Francesco asks the Holy Father to pray that they might never lack the courage to follow Christ. In Him, "no one is a stranger, no one is excluded."
In Assisi, Pope encourages young people to ‘touch the suffering flesh of others'
Posted on 08/6/2026 04:20 AM ()
At Mass for the 2026 Franciscan Youth Meeting in Assisi, the Pope encourages young people to “overcome resignation and fear,” and “write new pages of history.”
Pizzaballa in Assisi: Holy Land Christians are tired; they want peace
Posted on 08/6/2026 03:19 AM ()
The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem is in Assisi city to inaugurate the Global House of Friendship and Hope, a new international project promoted by the Elijah Interfaith Institute. Speaking to Vatican Media, he discusses the Holy Land and expresses concern over the current situation of “neither war nor peace”.
Franciscan Provincial Minister: School of St. Francis teaches the Gospel of peace
Posted on 08/6/2026 02:32 AM ()
The Provincial Minister of the Friars Minor of Umbria and Sardinia welcomes the Pope in Piazza Santa Maria degli Angeli. He describes Assisi as a "blessed land" where young people share "faith, hope, and fraternity," seeking ways to become actively involved rather than remain mere spectators.