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Pope calls women religious to ‘confront the globalization of indifference'
Posted on 08/12/2026 07:35 AM ()
In a video message to the Leadership Conference of Women Religious in the United States, Pope Leo highlights the beauty of different communities, charisms, and histories that work together to “make the mission and mystery of the Church visible in our world.”
Pope to Czech youth: 'Witness Christ’s love in your families and society'
Posted on 08/12/2026 07:33 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV encourages participants in the National Youth Gathering taking place from August 11–16 in Ostrava, Czech Republic, to 'turn with confidence to Jesus, who has overcome the world.'
Colombian Archbishop: 'The earthquake was extremely devastating'
Posted on 08/12/2026 06:28 AM ()
Archbishop José Miguel Gómez Rodríguez of Manizales, Colombia, trusts that God’s providence will help the population move forward, overcome adversity, and provide care for those affected: “It was an earthquake of extraordinary violence; it seemed as though it was going to bring down absolutely everything built on the ground.”
Vatican publishes Pope Leo's programme in San Marino and Rimini
Posted on 08/12/2026 04:30 AM ()
The Holy See Press Office publishes the programme of the pastoral visit that Pope Leo XIV will make to the Republic of San Marino and Rimini on 22 August.
Pope at Audience: The liturgical year renews Christ’s saving work
Posted on 08/12/2026 02:15 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV reflects on the liturgical year, describing Sunday as its “foundation and kernel” and urging Christians to participate actively in the Eucharistic celebration as a visible expression of communion with Christ and His Church.
Fighting rages from Ukraine to the Middle East
Posted on 08/11/2026 07:04 AM ()
As the summer progresses, conflicts which have raged from Ukraine, Lebanon, Gaza and Iran continue without pause.
Pope prays for victims of Colombia earthquake and invokes spiritual strength
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:42 AM ()
In a telegram addressed to the president of the Colombian Bishops’ Conference, the Holy Father expresses his sorrow over the powerful earthquake that struck the country on 10 August, leaving more than a hundred people dead and many others injured.
Catholic Sisters Take the Lead in Telling Their Own Stories
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:32 AM ()
From Parish to Nation: CHARIS India's five-year fight for life
Posted on 08/11/2026 06:26 AM ()
Archbishop Francis Kalist, who initiated the March for Life, echoed a similar call to action, quoting Venerable Fulton Sheen's reminder that "it is up to you, the people" to save the Church and stand for life.
A Dutch woman's solo pilgrimage on foot from Maastricht to Rome
Posted on 08/11/2026 05:40 AM ()
Christel Grimbergen covered 2,800 kilometres in three months and three weeks, finally reaching the tomb of Saint Peter in St. Peter’s Basilica from the Netherlands. Speaking to the Polish Section of Vatican News, she explains how—and why—she made the journey.