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.
Pope Leo XIV said Easter proclaims the victory of love over evil and calls humanity to reconciliation, as he presided over the Easter Vigil Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica on the evening of April 4, according to Vatican News.
At the Chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, Pope Leo XIV called on priests to bring Christ’s presence into places marked by suffering and despair, urging them to “spread the fragrance of Christ where the stench of death reigns,” Vatican News reported.
Pope Leo XIV renewed his appeal for peace on March 31, urging world leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump, to take concrete steps to end ongoing conflicts and reduce violence.
Indonesian has officially become the 57th language of Vatican News, marking a significant milestone in the Church’s global communication mission and opening new pathways for millions of faithful to access the Pope’s message in their mother tongue.
After more than a decade leading the Vatican’s charitable outreach to the poor, Cardinal Konrad Krajewski has been appointed archbishop of Łódź, central Poland, bringing to his homeland a pastoral mission deeply shaped by years of service to the poor.
Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims are visiting the Italian hill town of Assisi this month to venerate the relics of Francis of Assisi, whose bones are being displayed publicly to mark the 800th anniversary of his death.
At least five people have been killed in Gulf states since February 28, as Iranian strikes targeted parts of the Arabian Peninsula, according to a report by Vatican News.
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.
