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In a telegram of condolences, Pope Leo XIV praises the late Cardinal Dominik Duka, O.P., Archbishop emeritus of Prague, who passed away on Tuesday at age 82, saying, "I remember with admiration his courage during the time of persecution, when, deprived of his freedom, he did not falter in his adherence to Christ and to the Church."
The Catholic Diocese of Mbeya in Tanzania has issued a diocesan invitation to all parishes, church institutions, and the Catholic faithful to observe this coming Sunday with special prayers for the deceased victims of post-election violence, as well as for those recovering from injuries.
The Holy See reaffirms its solidarity with the people of Haiti and those affected by Hurricane Melissa, urging renewed global commitment to peace, stability, and environmental care.
In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: All Saints' Day is celebrated in the East, Romanian Catholic bishops meet to pick a new head, and the Eastern Orthodox Patriarch meets with Catholic Bishops in France.
The day after signing the updated Charta Oecumenica, the Presidents of the Council of European Bishops’ Conferences (CCEE) and the Conference of European Churches (CEC) speak with Vatican News about the significance of the ecumenical gesture and how it follows Pope Leo's call to work toward peace together in today's broken world.
Pope Leo XIV encourages two women’s religious congregations meeting for their General Chapters to root their renewal in prayer and the encounter with the Risen Christ.
Bishop Aldo Berardi expresses joy for the declaration of Manama’s Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus as a Sanctuary, calling it a historic moment for dialogue and tolerance in Bahrain.
Pope Leo meets with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, discussing the “urgent need” for an end to the conflict in Gaza and for the entry of humanitarian aid.
Pope Leo XIV meets with signatories to the new Charta Oecumenica, and invites European Bishops of various Christian Churches to listen to one another in order to preach the Gospel of Christ more effectively.
Venerable Mary Ward, foundress of the spiritual family that would become the Congregation of Jesus (CJ) and the Institute of the Blessed Virgin Mary (IBVM, the Loreto Sisters), long desired that her followers be one body. That vision has effectively been realized this week, as the two congregations, present in over 40 countries, are now united as a single institute.
Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis.
As the 20th typhoon of the season hits the Philippines, the Archbishop of Cebu urges the Catholic community to open the doors of their homes, churches, and institutions to those in need.