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Mozart’s Requiem in D minor echo through the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, in a performance by the Choir and Orchestra of the Warsaw Chamber Opera. Stripped of excessive interpretative weight, the work emerges with renewed clarity, revealing the natural humanity of a masterpiece that meditates on life, death, and hope.
Ethiopia’s Catholic Bishops condemn acts of violence committed against civilians in various parts of the country and appeal to men and women of goodwill to resist hatred and reject attempts to create division in society.
In a statement, the Cuban government says the decision to pardon dozens of prisoners in the coming days has been taken in a spirit of goodwill and fluid diplomatic relations with the Holy See and coincides with the proximity of Holy Week celebrations.
The Preacher of the Papal Household, Fr. Roberto Pasolini, delivers his second Lenten meditation to the Roman Curia, with Pope Leo in attendance, and reflects on the grace and responsibility of communion, drawing on Saint Francis’s insight that relationships with others are an opportunity to learn the logic of the Gospel.
Pope Leo XIV invites Christians who bear responsibility for war to make a serious examination of conscience, as he meet with future confessors.
On the eve of the National Purple Ribbon Day, pediatricians in Italy warn that eating disorders are affecting children at increasingly younger ages, and call on families to recognize early warning signs and seek timely support.
Pope Leo XIV thanks representatives of Italy's Catholic Foundation and Catholic Insurance Society for their important contribution to social cohesion and to the protection of the most vulnerable.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the founding of FADICA-Catholic Philanthropy Network, Pope Leo XIV encourages the organization to continue its “worthy mission” of helping those most in need.
The graduates of St. Augustine University of Tanzania (SAUT) have been urged to use social media responsibly. The Bishop of Bunda Diocese, as the Guest of Honour at the 28th Graduation Ceremony, advised students to carefully consider the pros and cons of new technologies in academic and social contexts. Bishop Simon Masondole made the remarks at the recent graduation ceremony held in Mwanza, Tanzania.
Two tankers were hit off the Iraqi coast and a container ship was struck near the United Arab Emirates.
The Spanish writer Javier Cercas reflects on Pope Leo XIV's Message for the 2026 World Day of Social Communications.
A Lenten reflection from Jenny Kraska, Executive Director of the Maryland Catholic Conference.