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Asian Church Leaders appointed to Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

The Vatican announced the appointment of several bishops and cardinals from Asia to serve as members of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue on July 3, a move that underscores Pope Leo’s recognition of the importance of Asia’s diverse religious landscape in the Church’s global mission of peacebuilding, understanding, and interfaith cooperation.

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Vatican Presents New “Mass for the Care of Creation” as Liturgical Response to Ecological Crisis

In a landmark step underscoring the Catholic Church’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship, the Vatican has unveiled a new liturgical text titled Missa pro custodia creation is the “Mass for the Care of Creation.”
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Vatican Issues Decree Introducing Mass for the Care of Creation

In a significant step reflecting the Catholic Church’s growing commitment to environmental stewardship, the Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has officially promulgated a new Mass formulary and biblical readings for the "Care of Creation," released to the public on July 3.
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“Follow Words with Deeds,” Pope Leo XIV Says on the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation

In a heartfelt message marking the 10th World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, Pope Leo XIV called on the global Church and all people of goodwill to become “seeds of peace and hope” in response to the ecological and human crises facing the planet.
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Synod Council Approves “Pathways” Document for Implementation Phase

The XVI Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod concluded its first in-person meeting at the Vatican on June 27, 2025, giving formal approval to the Pathways for the Implementation Phase of the Synod, a key document designed to guide local Churches worldwide in the implementation of synodality.
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Pope Leo receives Vietnamese Vice-President Xuan in Vatican

Pope Leo XIV received Vietnamese Vice-President Vo Thi An Xuan in an audience at the Apostolic Palace on 30 June, the Vatican News reported.
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Pope Leo XIV tells priests: Be builders of unity and peace

On the occasion of the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests, celebrated on June 27, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV has issued a heartfelt message urging priests worldwide to become “builders of unity and peace” in today’s divided and fragile world.
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Pope Leo XIV calls for unity and renewed faith on Feast of Saints Peter and Paul

On the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, Pope Leo XIV presided over a special Mass at Saint Peter’s Basilica, delivering a strong appeal for unity, fraternity, and renewed faith across the Catholic Church.
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Pope Leo, Patriarch Bartholomew to Set Out on Pilgrimage Honoring First Nicaea Council

Pope Leo XIV and Bartholomew I, Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople, will embark later this year on a historic pilgrimage to Nicaea to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea.
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Pope Leo XIV reaffirms Synodal spirit during meeting with Synod Council members

Underscoring his commitment to fostering a more participatory and listening Church, Pope Leo XIV met with the Members of the XVI Ordinary Council of the General Secretariat of the Synod on Thursday afternoon at their headquarters along Via della Conciliazione.
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Pope Leo XIV inspires pilgrims with message of faith, healing, and hope at General Audience

Under the bright summer sun at Saint Peter’s Square, Pope Leo XIV addressed thousands of pilgrims on Wednesday morning, June 25, continuing his Jubilee 2025 catechetical series with a reflection that struck at the heart of human suffering and divine hope.
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Pope Leo at audience: Faith in Jesus brings healing and new life

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV continued his catechetical series on the Jubilee theme “Christ our Hope,” reflecting on two miracles from the Gospel of Mark that reveal the healing power of faith in Jesus on June 25.
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Pope appoints Mother Chiara Cazzuola to Vatican Dicastery for Consecrated Life

The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, has appointed Mother Chiara Cazzuola, Superior General of the Institute of the Daughters of Mary Help of Christians, as a member of the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life on June 24.
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Pope Leo XIV: “Christ Is the Bread that restores and never runs short”

Pope Leo XIV presided over the solemn celebration of Corpus Christi on Sunday at Saint John Lateran Square, urging the faithful in his homily to rediscover the Eucharist as God’s answer to humanity’s deepest hunger.
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Pope Leo XIV appeals for peace amid rising tensions in Iran and Israel

Amid escalating violence in the Middle East, Pope Leo XIV delivered a heartfelt appeal for peace during his Angelus message on Sunday, calling on global leaders to end the “tragedy of war” and urging the world not to ignore the deepening humanitarian crisis in Iran, Israel, and especially Gaza.
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‘León de Perú’: New Vatican Documentary traces the Missionary journey of Pope Leo XIV in Peru

A new Vatican documentary titled “León de Perú” offers an intimate and moving portrayal of the early missionary life of Robert Francis Prevost—now Pope Leo XIV—during his decades of service in Peru.
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Pope tells AI Conference: Let Technology Serve Human Dignity

Pope Leo XIV has called for the ethical use of artificial intelligence, urging experts to ensure that technological advancement serves the dignity of the human person and the common good.
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Pope Leo: Politics must serve conscience and the common good

During the Jubilee of Governments, Pope Leo XIV addressed members of the International Inter-Parliamentary Union, highlighting the enduring relevance of St. Thomas More as a model of political integrity and conscience on June 21.
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Pope Leo XIV: Catholic media must reach the margins

On the 43rd anniversary of his priestly ordination, Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican Radio shortwave transmission center in Santa Maria di Galeria, just outside Rome, to express gratitude for the vital communication ministry carried out at the site on June 19.
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Faith in motion: Pope Leo XIV highlights Trinity and the spirit of sport at Jubilee Mass

At the heart of the Vatican on Trinity Sunday, Pope Leo XIV presided over a special Jubilee Mass for the world of sport, drawing athletes, coaches, and sports enthusiasts to St. Peter’s Basilica for a celebration that connected faith with physical movement, community, and hope.
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Pope Leo: “Let sport be a witness to Christian hope”

Continuing the special Saturday, June 14, Jubilee audiences initiated by his predecessor, Pope Francis, Pope Leo XIV welcomed athletes and sports professionals to St. Peter’s Basilica for the Jubilee of Sport, inviting them to reflect on hope, unity, and the deeper meaning of athletic activity in Christian life.

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