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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.

Archbishop Joseph Đặng Đức Ngân of the Archdiocese of Huế, central Vietnam, was among the 54 newly appointed metropolitan archbishops from around the world who received the Pallium from Pope Leo XIV on June 29.

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.

In a heartfelt encounter at the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV welcomed all priests, deacons, and seminarians of the Diocese of Rome, thanking them for their tireless ministry and reminding them of their irreplaceable value in God's plan.

In a significant first meeting with Apostolic Nuncios and papal representatives from around the world, Pope Leo XIV highlighted their vital role as witnesses of the Church’s love and commitment to peace.

Pope Leo XIV welcomed 159 cyclists from 29 countries as they passed through Vatican City on the final stage of the Giro d’Italia on June 1.

Caritas Internationalis and the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development unite in their call for reforms for an “unjust global system” that makes poor nations even poorer due to debt.

The Holy See’s official website, Vatican.va, has launched a new look as of May 29, 2025, introducing a fresh, modern design aimed at making papal teachings more accessible to people around the world.

In his first address to the Diplomatic Corps accredited to the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV called on the international community to build a world founded on peace, justice, and truth—pillars he described as essential to the Church’s diplomatic mission.

From May 12 to 14, the Vatican is celebrating the Jubilee of the Eastern Catholic Churches, bringing together the faithful and hierarchy of the 23 Eastern Catholic Churches for a rich program of Divine Liturgies and prayers in their respective rites.

Pope Leo XIV met with hundreds of media professionals gathered in Rome for the Conclave, urging them to embrace a form of communication that fosters peace, dignity, and truth in a fractured world.

catechist martyred during World War II. This development—long anticipated by the faithful of PNG—the new pope will be officially canonised the Pacific Islander and recognized by the global Church.

Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma will attend the funeral of Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City, an official confirmed on April 29, Tuesday.

The economic and pastoral priorities of the Church were at the heart of discussions during the seventh General Congregation of Cardinals held on Wednesday, April 30, in Vatican City.

In a heartfelt departure from tradition, Pope Francis requested to be laid to rest at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, rather than the Vatican Grottoes where many of his predecessors lie, on April 26.

Following the funeral of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church has entered the ancient tradition of Novemdiales, a period of nine consecutive days of mourning.

The Vatican has officially announced that the funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis will take place on Friday, April 25, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. Vatican time (3:30 a.m. ET) in St. Peter’s Square.

“I had the immense privilege of serving three Popes during my career at the Holy See: St. John Paul II, Benedict XVI, and Francis. From 1998 to 2022, I dedicated myself to Vatican Radio, later known as Vatican News, contributing to the Church’s mission of sharing the Gospel,” said Robin Gomes, an Indian.

With the passing of Pope Francis on April 21, 2025, the Catholic Church enters the “sede vacante” — Latin for “the seat being vacant.” This solemn period marks the time between a pope’s death and the election of his successor, governed by centuries-old tradition and specific Church laws.

The canonization of Blessed Carlo Acutis, who is set to become the first millennial saint, has been deferred following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, the Vatican said.