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Pope: The threat against the entire Iranian people is unacceptable
Posted on 04/7/2026 12:57 PM ()
Addressing journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV asks "all people of goodwill to always search for peace and to reject war," calls for a return to the negotiating table to pursue peaceful solutions, and notes that attacks on civilian infrastructure are against international law.
President of American Bishops urges Trump to step back from brink
Posted on 04/7/2026 12:39 PM ()
The President of the US Bishops' Conference appeals to President Donald Trump to avoid going through with his threat to “destroy the whole Iranian civilization" if Tehran does not agree to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.
Pope expresses closeness to Christians affected by war in southern Lebanon
Posted on 04/7/2026 09:11 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses closeness to the people of Debel in southern Lebanon, and to all who suffer the consequences of war in an Easter message delivered amid ongoing Israeli attacks in the region.
The “non-violent” power of Easter in Pope Leo’s appeals for peace
Posted on 04/7/2026 07:06 AM ()
Throughout Holy Week and Easter, Pope Leo XIV made numerous appeals for peace, offering the world an impassioned plea not to be overcome by indifference but to firmly believe in “God who rejects war.”
Estonia: Dozens of people welcomed into the Church at Easter
Posted on 04/7/2026 06:02 AM ()
At the first Easter after the beatification of Blessed Eduard Profittlich, the Catholic Church in Estonia has welcomed dozens of people into the faith in a sign of growth and renewal.
Sant’Egidio urges renewed rescue efforts following migrant boat tragedy
Posted on 04/7/2026 05:43 AM ()
The Community of Sant’Egidio calls for renewed commitment to rescue operations and safe migration routes following yet another migrant tragedy in the Mediterranean.
Easter in Nampula: Archbishop Inácio Saure prays and appeals for peace
Posted on 04/7/2026 04:54 AM ()
During the celebration of the Easter Mass at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Fatima, in Mozambique’s Archdiocese of Nampula, Archbishop Inácio Saure called on the faithful to renew their faith in the risen Christ and to live the Easter joy as a sign of hope, conversion, and new life.
Logo and Motto released for Pope Leo's visit to Spain
Posted on 04/7/2026 04:39 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office releases the logo and motto of Pope Leo's upcoming trip to Spain.
“Francis’ Argentina,” a documentary retracing Jorge Mario Bergoglio’s footsteps
Posted on 04/7/2026 03:31 AM ()
Memory and forward-looking vision come together in the documentary that will be officially presented and screened at the Vatican Film Library. Then, on April 10, it will be shown on the southern Italian island of Lampedusa, a key landing point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean Sea.
Iran braces for more attacks as death toll rises
Posted on 04/7/2026 03:00 AM ()
US President Donald Trump has warned of escalation unless Iran reaches a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.