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Pope Leo XIV meets with representatives of the United Jewish Appeal-Federation of New York on Monday, thanking the organization for work to help vulnerable populations, and stressing that in a world still wounded by division and conflict, the Vatican II Declaration 'Nostra aetate' called us "to move beyond past misunderstandings toward collaboration for the common good."
Fr. Faustin John Mlelwa, an Augustinian priest and parish priest of Sant Augustin Parish in Barcelona, Spain, has described the recent visit of Pope Leo XIV to Barcelona and, in particular, to his parish as a blessing. Tanzanian-born Fr. Mlelwa shared the story of his priestly mission in Barcelona with Vatican News.
In his message for the 10th World Day of the Poor, Pope Leo XIV reflects on God as “the refuge of the poor,” urging Christians to rediscover the central place of the poor and examine our commitment to justice, solidarity, and human dignity.
Pope Leo XIV renews his appreciation for the people of Spain, especially King Felipe VI, and their welcome and enthusiasm during his Apostolic Journey.
Pope Leo XIV prays for the dozens of people killed in a recent earthquake in the Philippines, and welcomes new Blesseds into the Church.
At the Angelus prayer on Sunday, Pope Leo XIV recalls the abundance of God’s grace and every Christian’s mission to share Christ’s forgiveness with all people.
Cardinal Lazarus You Heung-sik, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, celebrates Mass to pray for peace and reconciliation on the Korean peninsula, attended by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, US Catholic Bishops gather in Florida to consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Fr. Nazareno Lanciotti, a Eucharistic and Marian missionary, is beatified on June 13 in Brazil for his martyrdom due to his work on behalf of the most vulnerable.
A convoy consisting of 45 trucks and vehicles carrying food aid, medicines, and fuel intended for three Christian villages in southern Lebanon was forced to alter its route due to gunfire exchanged between the Israeli army and Hezbollah.
Pope Leo XIV approves new Statutes for the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, reinforcing the Church's commitment to safeguarding minors and vulnerable persons.
Over 130 religious sisters from across the globe meet in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Catholic Sisters Initiative Convening, led by the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation.