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Pope blesses cornerstone of new Gemelli Hospital Heart Centre
Posted on 04/27/2026 05:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV blesses the cornerstone of the Gemelli Hospital's new “Pope Francis Heart Centre," expressing his hope that the hospital’s mission may remain rooted in human and Christian formation as well as medical excellence.
Cardinal Parolin: Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy offers paths of peace for the world
Posted on 04/27/2026 04:47 AM ()
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin reflects on the 325th anniversary of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, which forms future papal diplomats, as Pope Leo XIV visits the institution for the first time since his election.
Pope recongnizes martyrdom of 49 Spaniards during civil war
Posted on 04/27/2026 04:25 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV authorizes the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom, offering of life, and heroic virtues of several Servants of God, advancing their causes for canonization.
Pope: Anglicans and Catholics must continue working to overcome differences
Posted on 04/27/2026 04:22 AM ()
Meeting for the first time with the new Archbishop of Canterbury, Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholics and Anglicans to proclaim Christ to the world together, working to overcome any differences and challenges.
Pope’s Africa visit an opportunity to share ‘joys and sorrows’ of local Catholics
Posted on 04/27/2026 04:00 AM ()
Archbishop José Bettencourt, Apostolic Nuncio to Cameroon and Equatorial Guinea, speaks to Vatican News about Pope Leo’s recently-concluded Apostolic Journey across Africa. He says that the Pope’s visit was an opportunity to “touch the joys and the sorrows of the body of Christ in this part of the world”.
Seoul names patron saints for WYD 2027, highlighting faith amid struggle and witness
Posted on 04/27/2026 00:44 AM ()
Organizers of the World Youth Day 2027 name five patron saints whose lives reflect persecution, migration, and social struggle, presenting them as guides for young people preparing for the global gathering.
Pope calls for peaceful use of nuclear energy on Chernobyl 40th anniversary
Posted on 04/26/2026 04:20 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV recalls the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl nuclear disaster, and calls for discernment and responsibility so that all use of nuclear energy may serve life and peace.
Pope at Regina Caeli: Don't let 'thieves' rob your joy and peace
Posted on 04/26/2026 04:09 AM ()
As he prays the Regina Caeli, Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to trust the Lord, and warns against letting ourselves be deceived by 'thieves' who seek to destroy our joy by leading us astray.
Pope ordains new priests and calls them to be channels of life
Posted on 04/26/2026 02:11 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass on the World Day of Prayer for Vocations and ordains ten new priests, inviting them to grow in communion with their parish communities and ensure that the Church remains welcoming to all people.
Vatican releases programmes of Pope Leo's pastoral visits in Italy
Posted on 04/25/2026 05:51 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office releases the programmes of Pope Leo XIV's upcoming pastoral visits throughout Italy over the next three months.