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Pope Leo XIV receives first copy of book “Free under Grace”
Posted on 05/2/2026 12:30 PM ()
The first copy of the book in Italian, available from Monday, May 4, has been presented to the Pope. The volume contains his writings from when he served as Prior General of the Order of Saint Augustine.
Mozambique Bishop appeals for solidarity after church set on fire by jihadists
Posted on 05/2/2026 11:32 AM ()
Jihadists have attacked another parish in Mozambique, in the province of Cabo Delgado. Bishop Juliasse Ferreira Sandramo calls for international solidarity, saying that "for nine years churches and chapels have been destroyed and burned.”
Pope ordains four bishops for Rome: Be men of peace and unity
Posted on 05/2/2026 09:43 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV, Bishop of the Diocese of Rome, ordains four priests as auxiliary bishops, urging them to remain available to all, to proclaim God’s closeness, and to rekindle hope.
Iran talks still no closer
Posted on 05/2/2026 07:56 AM ()
President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran “wants to make a deal,” but added he was not satisfied with the latest proposal.
Pope: In times of change, we must give ourselves generously
Posted on 05/2/2026 06:06 AM ()
Pope Leo receives employees of the Italian Bishops' Conference, telling them that in an era of “profound changes” the Lord asks us to “not to withdraw into ourselves or to be afraid, but rather to give of ourselves generously”.
Lord's Day Reflection: 'The Way Through Anxiety'
Posted on 05/2/2026 05:00 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Fifth Sunday of Easter, Fr. Marion Nguyen, OSB, offers his thoughts on the day’s liturgical readings under the theme: “The Way Through Anxiety".
Holy See: Disarmament the only true way to achieve secure peace
Posted on 05/2/2026 04:24 AM ()
The address of the Holy See’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York at the 11th Review Conference of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons underscores how the "total elimination of nuclear weapons" is "a necessary responsibility that calls for concrete and credible steps."
Pope Leo: The Papal Foundation’s generosity shows goodness of God
Posted on 05/2/2026 04:07 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with a delegation from The Papal Foundation, and expresses his support for their charitable activities that have helped many in the Church.
The Papal Foundation reveals record-setting grants for Church-run projects
Posted on 05/2/2026 03:00 AM ()
As it meets with Pope Leo XIV, The Papal Foundation announces it has approved over $15 million in grant allocations for 2026, a record in its 38-year history.
Catholic aid agency continues support for Church relief efforts to Palestinians
Posted on 05/1/2026 05:45 AM ()
The Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) has rushed nearly $1.2 million in aid to support Church-sponsored relief efforts in Gaza and the West Bank since a ceasefire began in October 2025.