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Pope Leo XIV meets with participants of the Jubilee Pilgrimage from the dioceses of Umbria, a region in Central Italy rich in mystics, poets, men and women of faith, and renowned for its artistic and natural heritage. The Pope calls on the faithful to become "missionaries of love and peace."
As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Where suffering and love meet”.
With a Rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves decisions of the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), concerning the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the Holy See's workforce.
On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.
Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.
A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.
Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”
Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.
As part of the third edition of the World Meeting on Human Fraternity from 12-13 September, a round table discussion entitled “G20 Information” took place at Rome's city hall focusing on transparency and freedom of information in a world marked by conflicts and wars.
Vatican Press Office Director Matteo Bruni describes the civil recognition and official assumption of office of the prelate as auxiliary bishop as "The fruit of dialogue between the Holy See and the Chinese authorities.”
There are many things about Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta that could be called heroic - her tireless service to the world's most rejected and her courageous witness to millions of what it is to live the Gospel, just to name a couple.
Memorial Day is fast approaching and for many people it happens to be a day off work. Trips have been planned and parties organized, yet many people forget that Memorial Day is not intended to be an occasion of jubilation. Memorial Day has always been intended to serve as a day to remember those who died in war.