Church of the Holy Spirit

An interreligious service hosted by the Holy See’s Mission to the UN in Geneva gathers diplomats and religious leaders to reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s 2026 World Day of Peace Message amid escalating global conflicts. Cardinal Pizzaballa and the ICRC stress the urgent need for justice, humanitarian law, and a “demanding hope” grounded in dialogue and human dignity.

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Pope Leo sends a letter to the faithful of Toledo in which he highlights the spiritual, historical and social richness of the Primate Cathedral and encourages participation in the liturgical and cultural events planned for 2026.

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Pope Leo sends a telegram for the arrival of the Athletes’ Cross at the Church of San Babila in Milan, where it will be kept for the entire duration of the Winter Olympics.

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The Peruvian bishops describe Pope Leo's unexpected participation at a lunch in Rome as “a gesture of closeness and communion”.

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Archbishop Paul S. Coakley, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, issues a call to pray for renewal in the United States and in people’s hearts in the midst of the “current climate of fear and polarization”.

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Ecclesia in Africa continues to be a pivotal document for the Church on the continent, even after 30 years. This affirmation was articulated recently by African Bishops meeting in Chad for a plenary assembly of the Association of Episcopal Conferences of Central Africa (ACERAC).

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In a message to the Bishops of Central Africa, Pope Leo XIV recognizes the great challenges the pastors in their region face, and emphasizes that “faced with the evils that undermine society," including tribalism, interethnic conflicts, wars, and family divisions, "the Gospel calls for reconciliation and the pacification of hearts.”

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A study carried out by scientists from different parts of the world shows the effects of climate change on the recent extreme weather events.

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In an address to Regnum Christi's Societies of Apostolic Life, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of charism, government, and communion.

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Pope Leo meets President of European Parliament, Roberta Metsola, in the Vatican, who subsequently expressed her appreciation for Pope Leo’s “clarity” and for “shared reflections on advancing peace through dialogue in Europe and throughout the world.”

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