St. Rose of Lima, the first canonized saint of the Americas, continues to inspire missionary zeal far beyond Latin America, resonating deeply across Asia, particularly in the Philippines and East Asia, Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle said at an international conference in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV called on Christians to make their unity visible through a shared witness to the Gospel as he presided over the Celebration of Second Vespers on 25 January, the Feast of the Conversion of Saint Paul, marking the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.
In a pressing appeal to the global community, Pope Leo XIV has warned that the rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence must not come at the cost of human uniqueness, urging the faithful and civil society to protect "human voices and faces" from digital erosion.
In a landmark moment that bridges the Middle East with the faithful of Asia, the Holy See has elevated the Church of Our Lady of Arabia in Al-Ahmadi, Kuwait, to the rank of Minor Basilica.
"If you were to compare us to cellular phones, we are 'low bat' (low battery) already," quipped Cardinal Pablo Virgilio David, Bishop of Kalookan (Philippines), describing the atmosphere at the close of a marathon day at the Vatican.
The first Extraordinary Consistory of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate opened with a profound meditation by Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe, O.P., reflecting on the Gospel passage of Jesus walking on the water (Mark 6:45–52).
Opening the first Extraordinary Consistory of his pontificate, Pope Leo XIV issued a stirring call for unity to the College of Cardinals, reminding the Church’s highest prelates that the Gospel is spread not through proselytism, but through the irresistible power of "attraction."
In a solemn ceremony marking the conclusion of the Ordinary Jubilee of 2025, Pope Leo XIV officially closed the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 2026.
Addressing a sea of thousands gathered in St. Peter’s Square representing nations from every corner of the globe, Pope Leo XIV delivered his Christmas 2025 Urbi et Orbi message.
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.
In a world increasingly gripped by the logic of conflict, the Holy See has released Pope Leo XIV’s message for the 59th World Day of Peace, to be observed on January 1, 2026.
In the heart of the Eternal City, more than 100 Filipino migrants gathered at the Collegio del Verbo Divino on December 14, 2025, finding a spiritual "home away from home" to celebrate the Advent season.
On Nov 30, Pope Leo XIV concluded his first international Apostolic Journey, a historic four-day visit to Turkey that served as a powerful testament to Christian unity and interreligious dialogue.
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.
During the World Day of the Poor, the displaced and the forgotten, Pope Leo XIV shares a meal with 1,300 guests at the Vatican, urging the Church, especially in Asia, to make compassion a way of life.
As India marks Children’s Day on November 14, celebrating the dignity and potential of every child, Pope Leo XIV spoke on the same theme during his address at the Vatican on November 13, underscoring the urgent need to protect children and adolescents in an era increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.
Pope Leo XIV will meet actors, directors, and cinema professionals on November 15, at the Apostolic Palace, Vatican City, in a special audience aimed at fostering dialogue between the Church and the world of film.
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.”
