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Pope Leo XIV Meets with Marco Rubio at Villa Barberini
Pope Leo XIV spoke briefly to reporters before returning to Rome from Castel Gandolfo on Tuesday evening. This interaction occurred as part of the Pope's ongoing diplomatic engagements with key American figures. Regardi…
Sister Raffaella PetriniSister Petrini on Moral Decisions Guiding Future of Work
During a keynote address at the high-level event titled 'AI and the Future of Work' in Rome, Sister Raffaella Petrini, President of the Governorate of Vatican City State, emphasized that the future of work depends not o…
Pope Leo XIVCardinal Parolin Discusses Pope Leo XIV's Christian Response
During the 70th anniversary celebrations of Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza in San Giovanni Rotondo, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, addressed journalists about recent comments from U.S. Presiden…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Acknowledges Catholic Charities Leadership
Pope Leo XIV met with the leadership of Catholic Charities USA at the Vatican, where he acknowledged their ongoing mission to serve poor and vulnerable populations. The gathering underscored the importance of charitable…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Urges Catholic Charities to Maintain Hope
Pope Leo XIV met on Monday with members of the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities USA, the American member of Caritas Internationalis, the Church's charitable organization. In his address, he emphasized the import…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV to Meet Marco Rubio on May 7
Pope Leo XIV will meet with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on May 7 at the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:30 a.m., with Rubio arriving at 11:15 a.m. The Holy See Press Office co…
Pope LeoFaith and Fraternity at Regina Caeli Prayer
During the Regina Caeli prayer in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Leo addressed the faithful, emphasizing the transformative power of faith in light of the Resurrection. The Pope stated that faith "frees our hearts from the an…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Recognizes Charitable Work of Papal Foundation
Pope Leo XIV met with stewards, trustees, and members of The Papal Foundation on Saturday, as the US-based charitable organization made a pilgrimage to Rome. During the meeting, he expressed his gratitude for the suppor…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Urges Generosity Amid Changing Times
Pope Leo XIV received employees of the Italian Bishops' Conference (CEI) on May 2, emphasizing the need for service, belonging, and mission during an audience attended by around 800 individuals alongside their families.…
Vatican ObservatoryAsteroids Named After Historical Vatican Figures
The Vatican Observatory announced the naming of four asteroids after notable figures in its history on April 29. Among those honored is Pope Leo XIII, who played a pivotal role in re-establishing the Observatory in 1891…
Pope Leo XIVThe Papal Foundation Reaffirms Support for the Poor in Rome
From April 29 to May 2, several representatives from The Papal Foundation made a pilgrimage to Rome from the United States and Canada, aimed at enhancing support for the impoverished and advancing the mission of the Cat…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Engages in Dialogue at Conference in Bahrain
A series of initiatives emphasizing respect for diversity will be held in the Kingdom of Bahrain to commemorate the 800th anniversary of St Francis of Assisi's death. These gatherings will encompass an intercultural and…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Discusses Middle East with EU President
On Wednesday afternoon, Pope Leo XIV participated in a telephone conversation with António Costa, the President of the European Council, according to a statement from the Holy See Press Office. This discussion addressed…
Pope Leo XIVPope Leo XIV Advocates for Abolition of Death Penalty
Pope Leo XIV expressed his support for the abolition of the death penalty in a video message directed at attendees of an event at DePaul University, marking the fifteenth anniversary of Illinois' decision to eliminate c…
Pope Leo XIVBishop Beka Reflects on Pope's Impact in Equatorial Guinea
The departure of Pope Leo XIV from Equatorial Guinea on April 23 marked the end of a historic Apostolic Journey that resonated deeply within the nation, signaling a renewed commitment to reconciliation and social engage…