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Pope Leo meets with new US Ambassador to the Holy See
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:25 AM ()
On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.
Pope gives thanks for canonization of Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne
Posted on 09/13/2025 05:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.
Holy See announces progress in bilateral relations with Viet Nam
Posted on 09/13/2025 04:49 AM ()
A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.
Pope Leo reflects on nature of theology in address to theologians
Posted on 09/13/2025 04:14 AM ()
Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”
Missionary Sisters bringing hope in Sudan's Nuba Mountains
Posted on 09/13/2025 03:39 AM ()
Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.
World Meeting on Human Fraternity: Disarming words to disarm the world
Posted on 09/13/2025 00:08 AM ()
As part of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity from 12-13 September, a round table discussion entitled “G20 Information” took place at Rome's city hall focusing on transparency and freedom of information in a world marked by conflicts and wars.
China: Giuseppe Ma Yan’en installed as Auxiliary Bishop of Zhangjiakou
Posted on 09/12/2025 10:54 AM ()
Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni describes the civil recognition and official assumption of office of the prelate as auxiliary bishop as "The fruit of dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities.”
Pope Leo XIV: 'There is no justice without compassion'
Posted on 09/12/2025 10:45 AM ()
In a video message to an event in the Italian island of Lampedusa, highlighting its history of welcome and hospitality, Pope Leo XIV thanks the local community for its long-standing witness of welcome to migrants and appeals for a “culture of reconciliation” as a path to peace and fraternity.
Former Brazilian president sentenced to 27 years in prison
Posted on 09/12/2025 09:54 AM ()
A panel of Brazil's Supreme Court Judges has sentenced former President Jair Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months prison after finding him guilty of an attempted coup to retain his grip on power after losing the Presidential election.
Pope meets with President of Moldova and Prime Minister of Dominica
Posted on 09/12/2025 07:42 AM ()
In his busy morning schedule, Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica and the President of the Republic of Moldova in the Vatican.