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Pope to young people: Make peace with someone this Christmas
Posted on 12/19/2025 06:30 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV greets several young members of the Italian Catholic Action, and invites them to make peace with somebody close to them before Christmas, emphasizing that peace is built starting from our daily relationships.
Pakistani Christians live out Christmas spirit in the midst of security measures
Posted on 12/19/2025 05:56 AM ()
As the world prepares for the Christmas season, Christians in Pakistan are working together with civil authorities to implement special measures to ensure maximum security near Christian churches.
Commitment to peace born from contemplating face of the Christ Child
Posted on 12/19/2025 05:33 AM ()
Our Editorial Director reflects on Pope Leo XIV's message for the World Day of Peace, in which he appeals for humanity to overcome the temptation to see peace as distant and impossible, moving beyond the “aggressive and confrontational logic” that claims peace can be achieved through an arms race.
Pope Leo appoints Richard Moth as new Archbishop of Westminster
Posted on 12/19/2025 05:22 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Cardinal Vincent Nichols and appoints Richard Moth as the new Archbishop of Westminster, in Great Britain.
Philippines: Catholic youths begin synodal journey to tackle commuter safety
Posted on 12/19/2025 03:26 AM ()
Students at the Assumption Antipolo Catholic school in the Philippines launch the PASAHero commuter-safety movement, after their submission won funding at the MISSION POSSIBLE Philippines Hackathon, an initiative inspired by the Synod on Synodality.
Pope Leo: Br. Lawrence teaches us joy of living each day in God’s presence
Posted on 12/19/2025 01:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV writes an introduction to “The Practice of the Presence of God,” a book by Carmelite Brother Lawrence, in a new edition released by the Vatican Publishing House (LEV). Written by a humble French religious in the 1600s, the book marked the spiritual life of Fr. Robert Prevost, now Pope Leo.
Argentinian layman, 11 Spanish martyrs to be beatified
Posted on 12/18/2025 10:01 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV authorises the promulgation of decrees relating to the upcoming beatification of nine seminarians, a priest, and a layman, martyrs during the Spanish Civil War; as well as an Argentine family man, Enrique Ernesto Shaw, an entrepreneur involved in various ecclesial works. As of today, Fra Berardo Atonna and Sister Domenica Caterina dello Spirito Santo, both Italian, and Joseph Panjikaran, an Indian priest, are recognized as venerable.
Children help Children: Diocese of Kakamega Holy Childhood make pilgrimage of Hope to Lodwar
Posted on 12/18/2025 09:05 AM ()
Kenya’s Pontifical Society of Missionary Childhood in Kakamega Diocese recently led 30 children on a Pilgrimage of Hope and Solidarity to the Diocese of Lodwar. The children, accompanied by their priest and other religious, brought along food, some clothing items, prayer materials, their joy, and smiles.
Pope: Employment consultants should be close to families, promote safety
Posted on 12/18/2025 06:23 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with the Italian Order of Employment Consultants, and invites them to be close to those who are in need, as they continue promoting safety in the workplace.
New Archbishop of New York: Church must bring God’s peace, healing to world
Posted on 12/18/2025 06:20 AM ()
As Pope Leo XIV accepts the resignation of Cardinal Timothy Dolan and appoints Archbishop Ronald Hicks to shepherd the Archdiocese of New York, Archbishop Hicks tells Vatican News that the Church must bring God’s peace and healing into the world, while walking alongside survivors of clerical sexual abuse.