Retracing the footsteps of Augustine of Hippo, Pope Leo XIV visited the ancient site of Hippo Regius on April 14, during the second day of his apostolic journey to Algeria, according to Vatican News.
Radio Veritas Asia marked a significant milestone with the blessing and inauguration of its newly renovated “Three Saints Chapel” on April 12, Divine Mercy Sunday, drawing more than 200 faithful to a thanksgiving Mass at its central office in Quezon City, Philippines.
The Catholic Church is advancing on women’s participation, but not all parts are moving at the same pace, Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich said, highlighting what he described as “different speeds” across local Churches, Vatican News reported.
The Vatican has announced that the theme for the 2026 World Day of Migrants and Refugees will focus on children on the move, highlighting the Church’s call to protect and welcome the most vulnerable.
Pope Leo XIV has appointed three prominent Asian Church leaders to serve as members of the Dicastery for Communication, the Vatican body responsible for overseeing the Holy See’s media and communications ministry worldwide.
Sr. Velangani Chinnabathina, a 42-year-old Catholic nun and healthcare worker, died in a road accident in eastern India’s West Bengal state on April 7, according to reports shared by Catholic Connect.
The President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to step away from escalating threats against Iran and pursue peaceful negotiation, amid growing global tensions, according to Vatican News.
Pope Leo XIV has strongly condemned recent threats against the Iranian people, describing them as “truly unacceptable” and renewing his call for peace amid growing global tensions.
Pope Leo XIV on Easter Sunday called on world leaders to lay down their weapons and choose dialogue over domination, warning against growing indifference to violence and suffering.
