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Despite war, ‘Lebanon Faith Tours’ aims to showcase country’s beauty
Posted on 10/20/2026 10:57 AM ()
Antonio El Helou, the 22 year-old founder of Lebanon Faith Tours, tells Vatican News that international travellers should “not be afraid” of visiting the country’s historic religious sites.
Holy See: Nuclear weapons are one of gravest threats to humanity
Posted on 10/20/2026 06:58 AM ()
At the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the Permanent Observer of the Holy See to the UN insists on the need to eliminate nuclear weapons in order to promote peace and international security.
More than 1,600 children celebrate World Mission Sunday in Myanmar
Posted on 10/20/2026 05:18 AM ()
As the Church marked the centenary of World Mission Sunday this weekend, more than 1,600 children in embattled Myanmar gathered to celebrate the Day, during which Myanmar's Cardinal Charles Maung Bo, Archbishop of Yangon, said that even children can be missionaries by sharing their love of Jesus.
Abu Dhabi celebrates St. Francis’ legacy of fraternity and dialogue
Posted on 10/20/2026 05:15 AM ()
An event in Abu Dhabi marks the 800th anniversary of St. Francis’ death, exploring his writings and their relevance to peace, interreligious dialogue, and care for creation.
Angola: Archbishop Imbamba highlights the family’s role in nurturing faith and love
Posted on 10/20/2026 04:18 AM ()
The week-long conference held at the Vatican from 7 October to 14 October 2026 brought together about 200 presidents of national Bishops’ Conferences and patriarchs of the Eastern Catholic Churches to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the apostolic exhortation, Amoris Laetitia. The Conference of Angola was represented by Archbishop Jose Manuel Imbamba, the Archbishop of Saurimo and the President of the Bishops' Conference of Angolam São Tomé and Príncipe (CEAST).
Church in France seeks to help restore a sense of meaning
Posted on 10/20/2026 03:22 AM ()
In light of recent episodes of violence, the Church in France is calling for a response to the anxiety expressed by young people and those who feel marginalized or left behind, with the Archbishop of Tours advocating for restoring democratic dialogue through intermediary institutions.
'Lost Treasure': The film that brings Bethlehem’s concert for peace to life
Posted on 10/20/2026 02:56 AM ()
The film "Lost Treasure" tells the story of how, in 1994, Francisco de Araujo conducted Handel’s "Messiah" at the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem, bringing Christians, Jews and Muslims together in the sacred place, united by the power of music and a shared message of peace.
Restorative justice gave Ann Grosmaire’s parents a voice
Posted on 10/20/2026 01:18 AM ()
Deacon Andy and Kate Grosmaire describe how facing their daughter’s killer helped them seek accountability and healing, sustained by their Catholic faith and belief in the possibility of redemption.
Cardinal Koovakad: Nonviolence is courageous commitment to justice
Posted on 10/19/2026 23:24 PM ()
Speaking at an Ahimsa Day celebration at the British Parliament, Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad highlights the shared commitment of Jains and Catholics to nonviolence, urging religious communities to become bridges of peace in a world marked by conflict and division.
Pope Leo speaks with President Zelensky, calls for humanitarian aid
Posted on 10/19/2026 10:18 AM ()
In a telephone conversation with the Ukrainian President, Pope Leo XIV expresses his hope for cooperation to allow food and medical aid to reach civilians in Oleshky, in the Kherson region, and for their safe evacuation.