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Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations of the Holy See, recently met with Dr. S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, and his team in New Delhi.

For the first time in the history of the Catholic Church, a Jubilee event will be celebrated, dedicated specifically to Catholic influencers and digital missionaries. The landmark gathering will take place in Rome on July 28–29, 2025, coinciding with the opening of the Youth Jubilee during the Holy Year.

In a powerful Angelus address at Saint Peter’s Square on July 6, Pope Leo XIV reignited the Church’s missionary zeal, urging the faithful to become “joyful laborers in God’s harvest” amid a world longing for meaning, justice, and salvation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In a historic declaration, the Vatican has officially recognized the Eucharistic sign manifested at Christ the King Parish, Vilakkannur, in Kerala, India, on May 31.

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.

Pope Leo XIV met with officials of the Roman Curia, employees of the Holy See, the Governorate of Vatican City State, and the Vicariate of Rome — expressing gratitude for their work and encouraging them to continue serving the Church with a missionary spirit and unity of purpose.

As the Catholic Church prepares for the start of the Conclave on Wednesday, May 7, the Holy See Press Office has released detailed media access guidelines for journalists and broadcast teams covering the historic event in St. Peter’s Square.

Preparations for the upcoming papal conclave are underway in the Vatican, as workers have installed the iconic chimney atop the Sistine Chapel—the most recognized symbol of the election process for a new Pope on May 2.

The conclave to elect the 267th Pope of the Roman Catholic Church will commence on May 7th, 2025, following the Novemdiales Masses for the eternal repose of the late Pope Francis.

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.

The Vatican is preparing to bid a final farewell to Pope Francis, whose funeral Mass will take place on Saturday, April 26 at 10:00 AM (GMT +2) in St. Peter’s Square.

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 Holy See’s Office for Liturgical Celebrations has announced that the coffin of the late Pope Francis will be solemnly transferred to St. Peter’s Basilica on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Vatican time.