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Archbishop San Martín Reflects on Charity Role
Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín recently spoke to Vatican News about his first two months as the Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, a period marked by both profound responsibility and heartfelt joy…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV to Visit Sapienza University of Rome
Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Sapienza University of Rome on May 14. During this visit, he will engage in meaningful activities at the University Chapel. The visit will feature a moment of prayer, along with an oppor…
Pope John Paul II45th Anniversary of John Paul II's Attack Remembered
The Catholic Church marked the 45th anniversary of the attack on Pope John Paul II during a General Audience held in St Peter's Square. This significant event in the Church's history remains associated with themes of pr…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Expresses Condolences for Cardinal Tscherrig
Pope Leo XIV has expressed his deep condolences on the passing of Swiss Cardinal Paul Emil Tscherrig, who died Tuesday at the age of 79. The Pope conveyed his sentiments in a telegram directed to the cardinal’s family a…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Affirms Science's Role in Faith
Pope Leo XIV held an audience on Monday with the Board of the Vatican Observatory Foundation, reinforcing the Catholic Church's commitment to seek God in His Creation through thorough and honest scientific inquiry. Duri…
IORIOR Reports Record Net Income of €51 Million for 2025
The Institute for the Works of Religion (IOR) published its Annual Report for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2025, on May 11, 2026. The report revealed a notable €51 million in net income, marking the highest resul…
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Pope Leo XIV Leads Regina Caeli Address
Pope Leo XIV delivered his Regina Caeli address at the Vatican on May 10, 2026. This midday Marian prayer is a traditional part of the Easter season. During the address, the Pope reassured the faithful, emphasizing that…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Celebrates Mother's Day and Coptic Friendship
Pope Leo XIV sent heartfelt greetings to His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on the occasion of the annual “Day of Coptic-Catholic Friendship.” In his message, the Pope expressed, “I extend a fraternal greeting to His Holines…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Urges Peaceful Coexistence in Senegal Meeting
Pope Leo XIV addressed representatives of Muslim communities in Senegal, advocating for interreligious cooperation towards peace and warning against the misuse of God's name for military, economic, or political ends. Th…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Meets with Haiti's Prime Minister
Pope Leo XIV received Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, the Prime Minister of the Republic of Haiti, in the Vatican on Saturday morning. The private audience marked a significant engagement between the Vatican and Haitian leadersh…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Prays for Peace in Pompeii Mass
Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in the Italian city of Pompeii on May 8, marking the first anniversary of his pontificate. During the service, he reflected on the ongoing wars affecting nations worldwide and prayed for God…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Addresses Inequities in Naples Clergy Meeting
Pope Leo XIV, in an address to the clergy and religious of the Church in Naples, encouraged members to actively bear witness to Christ when confronting the difficult realities affecting the city. During the meeting on M…
Pope Leo XIVMarco Rubio Meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
Pope Leo XIV held an audience with United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. This meeting occurred as Rubio visited Italy, having arrived on Thursday. According to a communique issu…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Sends Message of Hope to Gaza's Parish
On May 4, Pope Leo XIV conveyed a message of hope and peace to the Holy Family Catholic Church in Gaza, expressing his prayers for a resolution to the ongoing conflict in the region. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Encourages Lebanese Priests in Video Call
During his audience with the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon, Archbishop Paolo Borgia, Pope Leo XIV made a video call to approximately ten priests from the southern regions of Lebanon on May 6, offering them encouragement a…