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Pope to Waldensian Synod: Bear witness together to the freedom of God’s children
Posted on 08/24/2026 04:07 AM ()
In a message signed by the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope sends his greetings to the Methodist and Waldensian Churches on the occasion of the opening of their Synod. In particular, he reflects on artificial intelligence, emphasizing the need to “advance technology without allowing the human heart to regress.”
Major Archbishop Shevchuk: Freedom must never be taken for granted
Posted on 08/24/2026 03:59 AM ()
On the day the country celebrates 35 years of independence, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, tells Vatican News about the suffering inflicted on the population by the war and issues a renewed, heartfelt appeal to all the nations of the world for their solidarity.
Ukrainian bishop: 'In the solidarity we receive, we find strength and hope'
Posted on 08/24/2026 03:18 AM ()
Bishop Vitalij Skomarovskyj of Lutsk, the president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops in Ukraine (Latin Rite), recalls 35 years of independence from the Soviet Union: “Today we enjoy a real freedom of conscience. The current war has made me understand how priceless peace is for any nation.”
Archbishop Gallagher begins visit to Russia
Posted on 08/24/2026 02:50 AM ()
A post on X by the Secretariat of State announces the programme for the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, who arrives in Moscow today for a mission focused on dialogue and peace.
Pope appeals for international aid for Ebola victims in DRC
Posted on 08/23/2026 04:18 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges international care for people affected by the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and for victims of a mining incident in the Central African Republic.
Pope at Angelus: Let us not retreat into our convictions but be open to Christ
Posted on 08/23/2026 04:15 AM ()
In his Angelus message, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of developing a personal relationship with Christ in order to allow him to transform our lives and the world, even by sometimes embarking on unfamiliar paths.
Sister in Ukraine: Bombs cannot break faith, will to live or desire for freedom
Posted on 08/23/2026 03:55 AM ()
On the eve of Ukraine’s Independence Day, Sister Liji Payyapilly speaks to Vatican News about how she never imagined that in the 21st century she would see scenes reminiscent of the Second World War and bears witness to the strength that comes from prayer.
Pope at Mass in Rimini: ‘At every level, authority is service'
Posted on 08/22/2026 11:08 AM ()
During the Mass concluding his one-day pastoral visit to San Marino and Rimini, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that St. Peter’s faith is the foundation of our call to our call to service, following in the footsteps of Jesus, the Messiah, who became incarnate to serve humanity.
Pope meets with the sick and poor in Rimini: ‘You are home’
Posted on 08/22/2026 09:54 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with people who are sick, persons with disabilities and people living in poverty assisted by Caritas in the Rimini Cathedral and reminds them of God’s love for them.
The Hour of Responsibility
Posted on 08/22/2026 09:31 AM ()
The words of Pope Leo XIV at the Meeting in Rimini and his call for the authentic realism of mercy against the false realism that would have us rearm