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The Bible of Aquileia comes to life in the Vatican
Posted on 09/15/2026 07:43 AM ()
A medieval treasure linking faith, history and craftsmanship is being brought back to life through a new facsimile edition. The first of five volumes of the Bible of Aquileia is presented to the Pontifical Academies of Sciences and of Social Sciences in the Vatican.
Archbishop Gallagher: States should renounce nuclear weapons
Posted on 09/15/2026 06:17 AM ()
In his remarks at the 70th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, calls for the responsible use of nuclear technology, which is “inseparable from the commitments and responsibilities that accompany it.”
Pope Leo XIV’s “Freedom Under Grace” released in English
Posted on 09/15/2026 05:49 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV’s book “Freedom Under Grace” hits bookshelves in English, bringing together his reflections on the legacy of St. Augustine that has shaped his spirituality.
Jordan's Crown Prince visits baptism site ahead of 2,000 years since Jesus' Baptism
Posted on 09/15/2026 05:24 AM ()
Jordan's Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II visits the Baptism Site of Jesus Christ (Bethany Beyond the Jordan) and emphasizes the need to carefully plan for the 2030 millennium celebrations, commemorating two thousand years since the baptism of Jesus Christ.
Pope's Alma Mater reveals first Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal recipient
Posted on 09/14/2026 07:10 AM ()
At a press conference held in the Sala San Pio X of the Vatican, Villanova University announces that Cardinal Michael Czerny, S.J., was selected as the inaugural recipient of the Pope Leo XIV Sustainability Medal, and reveals new details about the upcoming 2026 Villanova University International Sustainability Conference.
Cardinal Farrell: Rekindling hope in a young person takes humanity a step forward
Posted on 09/14/2026 06:33 AM ()
Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Prefect of the Dicastery for Laity, Family and Life, celebrates Mass and opens the Second Preparatory Meeting for World Youth Day Seoul 2027.
Pope: A library is not just place of books but of relationships and exchange
Posted on 09/14/2026 06:01 AM ()
Speaking to the staff of the Vatican Archives and Library, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of the mission of these two institutions in service of the Church and the world and notes that the Library is not simply a place full of books, but a place built by relationships, exchange, and sharing ideas.
Pope orders expansion of Vatican Apostolic Archive and Library
Posted on 09/14/2026 05:09 AM ()
Given the increase in the Holy See’s bibliographic holdings and documentary production, the Pope expands the Vatican’s archive and library, and asks that a new building be constructed to meet their needs.
Pope Leo ends Covid-era salary cuts for Cardinals and senior officials
Posted on 09/14/2026 04:25 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV repeals Pope Francis’ 2021 Motu Proprio “A Sustainable Future,” which reduced the salaries of Cardinals, Dicastery heads and secretaries, and clergy and religious in response to the Covid-19 emergency, leaving unchanged the effects produced while the law was in force, including the suspension of biennial seniority increases.
Asian digital missionaries called to turn influence into Christian witness
Posted on 09/14/2026 02:38 AM ()
The first Asian Catholic Digital Missionary Assembly concludes in Manila after bringing together more than 100 communicators and content creators to strengthen collaboration and develop a shared vision for digital evangelisation.