Thousands of Filipino faithful transformed the solemn atmosphere of St. Peter’s Basilica into a vibrant celebration of faith as they gathered for the Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass) on December 21, 2025.
The Holy See has officially released the schedule and liturgical details for the closing of the Holy Doors in Rome’s four major Papal Basilicas, marking the final stage of the 2025 Holy Year.
At the ongoing FABC Bishops’ Meet in Hong Kong, Dr. Nataša Govekar, Theological-Pastoral Director of the Dicastery for Communication, delivered a major reflection titled “Guiding Principles for Using AI in Evangelization and Pastoral Care.”
On November 21, 2025, Pope Leo XIV received the President of the Democratic Republic of East Timor, Mr. José Manuel Ramos-Horta, in a private audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace.
Medical professionals, ethicists, and Church leaders gathered in the Vatican from November 10 to 12 for an international conference titled “AI and Medicine: The Challenge of Human Dignity.”
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) has released a new doctrinal document on November 4, clarifying the correct understanding of certain Marian titles in relation to the mystery of salvation.
Six decades after the Second Vatican Council opened a new chapter in relations between the Catholic Church and non-Christian religions, representatives of faiths from across the globe gathered in the Paul VI Hall to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Nostra Aetate, the landmark declaration on interreligious dialogue.
This heartfelt appeal forms the core of the Vatican’s Deepavali message from the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue to the Hindu community celebrating the festival of lights on October 20, 2025, Vatican News reported.
In a moving celebration at St. Peter’s Square (Sunday, 28/9), Pope Leo XIV entrusted 39 catechists from around the world with a special mission cross, commissioning them to be “missionaries of hope” in their communities.
Pope Leo XIV has reminded medical professionals that while artificial intelligence (AI) can greatly assist in healthcare, it can never replace the essential human presence of a physician.
Pope Leo XIV has chosen “Preserving human voices and faces” as the theme for the 60th World Day of Social Communications, which will be observed on May 17, 2026.
Representatives of Vietnam and the Holy See held a bilateral meeting in the Vatican to discuss the current situation of the Catholic Church in the Southeast Asian nation.
Pope Leo XIV has called on newly appointed bishops to confront clergy misconduct with courage and transparency, while rooting their ministry in synodality, dialogue, and closeness to the faithful.
A high-level delegation from the Vatican’s Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, led by its Prefect Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, is visiting Bangladesh from September 6 to 11, 2025.
In his first public appearance in the Vatican following his return from Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV delivered a moving message on the transformative power of forgiveness during his weekly General Audience on Wednesday, August 20.
The Dicastery for Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments has approved the new liturgical calendar particular for the Apostolic Vicariate of Southern Arabia (AVOSA), designating it with three new patron saints.
Pope Leo XIV paid a private visit on August 19 to the Shrine of Our Lady of Mentorella, also known as the Mother of Graces, near Rome, highlighting once again his deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
