Church of the Holy Spirit

Addressing the United Nations, Archbishop Caccia reaffirms the Holy See’s support for a two-state solution for Israel and Palestine and calls for renewed diplomatic efforts for peace and for strengthened backing for UNRWA.

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Pope Leo visits the Pontifical Lateran University for the inauguration of the 2025–2026 academic year, saying that the institution “holds a special place" in his heart.

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Pope Leo visits the newly opened facility under the Colonnade of St. Peter's Basilica, which expands healthcare services for the poor, including a radiology unit to quickly diagnose some of the most common illnesses affecting people who live on the streets.

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On the sidelines of COP30 in Belém, Brazil, Cardinal Pablo David of the Philippines brings the voice of all Filipinos, suffering first hand the horrific consequences of climate change.

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As their weeklong Plenary concludes, the Bishops of Sudan and South Sudan express being overwhelmed by the escalating violence and the appalling human conditions resulting from ongoing conflicts in both countries.

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In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Romanian Greek Catholics get a new Major Archbishop, a Turkish Christian village regains its Aramaic name, and Christians return to al-Ghassaniyah, Syria.

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With a new chirograph, Pope Leo decrees that the Apostleship of the Sea will be responsible for promoting the pastoral care of the “people of the sea".

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A new book by Pope Leo XIV, “La forza del Vangelo: la fede cristiana in 10 parole,” includes a previously unpublished text by the Holy Father. Published by Libreria Editrice Vaticana and set to be released November 20, “La forza del Vangelo,” is an anthology of interventions and speeches by Pope Leo organized around key Christian themes.

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In continued response to the late Pope Francis’s call for a Church that “journeys together,” the Uganda Martyrs’ National Major Seminary, Alokolum, in partnership with the African Synodality Initiative (ASI), recently hosted a two-day formation workshop on Synodality and Synodal Pastoral Leadership.

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Here’s a first look at the Vatican’s newly released documentary Leo from Chicago, which explores the roots of Pope Leo XIV and offers never-before-seen footage of Robert Francis Prevost in his native United States. The film features in-depth interviews with his brothers, Louis and John Prevost, and reveals new personal details — including what he looks forward to most on Thanksgiving, and how even as a boy he was able to turn 'an unruly little mob into friends.'

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