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Pope: Posing questions is 'essential' part of the journey of faith
Posted on 10/8/2026 11:36 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities' academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason.
Holy See at UN: Moratorium on executions must pave the way for abolition
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:41 AM ()
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation.
Amoris Laetitia: ‘We have much to receive and learn’ from families
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:30 AM ()
On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the Gospel is lived out and how to proclaim it today.
Vatican offers free eye exams and glasses to children in need
Posted on 10/8/2026 07:21 AM ()
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need.
Amoris laetitia: Pastoral experiences in Asia and challenges of digital world
Posted on 10/8/2026 06:57 AM ()
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised.
Dr. Ruffini urges Church communicators to place human dignity at heart of AI
Posted on 10/8/2026 06:44 AM ()
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication.
Holy See defends rights of indigenous peoples at UN
Posted on 10/8/2026 06:18 AM ()
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Christophe El Kassis, insists on the need for the rights of indigenous peoples to be “respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.”
Archbishop Samedi calls for a renewed push for peace in the Central African Republic
Posted on 10/8/2026 05:48 AM ()
As the Central African Republic continues its efforts to rebuild after years of crisis, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui has underscored the Church’s role in promoting communion, dialogue and peace.
Archbishop Gallagher in Pakistan to mark 75 years of ties with Holy See
Posted on 10/8/2026 04:16 AM ()
The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Islamabad from 8 to 10 October. He will meet with political and religious authorities, the country’s bishops and visit the Faisal Mosque.
Pope appoints Sr. Barron as Adjunct Secretary of Dicastery for Evangelization
Posted on 10/8/2026 04:09 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Teresa Barron as Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, beginning on January 4, 2027.