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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.
US–Iran talks to resume in Pakistan
Posted on 04/25/2026 05:31 AM ()
Talks on ending the US and Israel's war with Iran are due to resume this weekend in Pakistan.
Lord’s Day Reflection: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd
Posted on 04/25/2026 04:23 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Fourth Sunday of Easter, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day's liturgical readings, reflecting on the theme, "From Messina with Love: When shepherds meet the Good Shepherd”.
Pope: Religion courses teach young people to listen to restless heart
Posted on 04/25/2026 04:18 AM ()
Meeting with Italian Catholic religion teachers, Pope Leo XIV upholds their efforts to help young people learn to listen to their restless hearts, saying Catholic teaching holds great didactic value even in secular education.
Pope to EU lawmakers: Seek unity, not conflict that leads to destruction
Posted on 04/25/2026 04:02 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges European People’s Party lawmakers to reject ideology, rebuild trust with citizens, and pursue a form of politics rooted in the common good by seeking unity over conflict.