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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.
A three-day international Catholic conference is underway in Rome on 5-7 November with the goal of strengthening the Church's pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing, as experts from around the world gather to share experiences, reflect, and pray together.
A statement signed by two bishops who lead USCCB committees and the president of Catholic Relief Services urge world leaders to protect our common home at COP30. They warn that “failing to steward God’s creation, ignores our responsibility as one human family.”
Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.”
Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for people suffering in countries at war, praying in particular for Myanmar, which has been ravaged by years of civil conflict and internal unrest.
At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights that Christ’s Resurrection can bring direction to our daily lives, fulfill our thirst for meaning, and transmit hope to the world.
In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo calls for “deep reflection” on the treatment of migrants in the United States, urges "dialogue" between the US and Venezuela, warns that the Israel-Hamas peace deal is "very fragile", and expresses his hope that the trial of ex-Jesuit Marko Rupnik will "bring clarity and justice for everyone involved".
This week, as the world shifted its gaze from post-electoral turmoil in Cameroon to Tanzania, the Archbishop of Bamenda and President of the National Episcopal Conference of Cameroon, Archbishop Andrew Nkea Fuanya, shares some of his thoughts with Vatican News on what could be the way forward for Cameroon. Archbishop Nkea was in Rome recently, leading over 100 “Pilgrims of Hope" visiting Rome and other holy sites for the 2025 Jubilee of Hope. The pilgrimage, which started on 24 October, conclude
Pope Leo XIV releases his prayer intention for the month of November, inviting the faithful to pray for 'the prevention of suicide' and for those living in darkness and despair.
From 28 to 30 November, in Castel Gandolfo, Restarting the Economy — the global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco — will take place. An international event aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for the Earth, and freedom from debt.
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.