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Pope Leo XIV to Vatican families: ‘Families give life and love’
Posted on 09/5/2026 12:48 PM ()
Pope Leo XIV tells Vatican families they are a “great miracle,” urging them to give life and love generously while celebrating family life with parents and children.
Liechtenstein parliament backs abortion law but prince can veto it
Posted on 09/5/2026 08:35 AM ()
Liechtenstein’s parliament has narrowly approved a bill to legalise abortion up to 12 weeks, but Hereditary Prince Alois has indicated he would veto it.
Bishop Berardi: Gulf Christians called to be witnesses of peace
Posted on 09/5/2026 08:11 AM ()
The Apostolic Vicar of Northern Arabia says Gulf Christians are called to be witnesses of peace, unity and the Gospel as conflict and tensions continue to escalate across the region.
Two survivors rescued in Nepal 10 days after catastrophic floods
Posted on 09/5/2026 07:31 AM ()
A power plant worker and a woman are rescued in Nepal in separate operations on Saturday, 10 days after devastating floods hit the country.
Lord's Day Reflection: Love is basis and fulfillment of the Law
Posted on 09/5/2026 04:51 AM ()
As the Church marks the Twenty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time, Fr. Luke Gregory, OFM, reflects on the theme: "Love is the basis and the fulfillment of the Law.”
Pope: Church needs a Eucharistic spirituality of unity in love
Posted on 09/5/2026 04:06 AM ()
Meeting with contemplative nuns, Pope Leo XIV upholds their role in the Church as weavers of communion with the threads of prayer, work, and Eucharistic adoration.
Fr. Madej on 30 years among Muslims: 'I never felt like an outsider'
Posted on 09/5/2026 01:46 AM ()
After nearly 30 years of ministry in Turkmenistan as a missionary, Fr. Andrzej Madej, OMI, tells Vatican News that his goal was to build relationships with all people based on respect and peace, since "where Christ comes, love comes with Him."
Canadian Bishop: When does state neutrality threaten one’s religious freedom?
Posted on 09/4/2026 08:07 AM ()
Following new instructions barring military chaplains from referencing God in certain contexts, Bishop Scott McCaig speaks to Vatican News about the dangerous precedence this policy can set, the road that led to these instructions, an inter-faith committee dedicated to confronting this policy, and the hope that Canadian Catholics have.
Congress of Scholas Chairs reflects on challenges of AI
Posted on 09/4/2026 08:05 AM ()
Scholars, politicians, businessmen and women, religious leaders, activists, and young people are gathering in Indonesia to reflect on “one of the great challenges of our time: how to ensure that artificial intelligence is at the service of human dignity, fraternity, and peace.”
Catholics, Copts, Muslims: Latin Bishop of Alexandria on Christianity in Egypt
Posted on 09/4/2026 08:03 AM ()
The Latin Apostolic Vicar of Alexandria speaks to Vatican News about the Catholic Church in Egypt, its relations with the Coptic Orthodox and Muslim communities, and the ongoing conflict in Gaza.