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Pope Leo meets with Jubilee pilgrims from Umbria

Pope Leo XIV meets with participants of the Jubilee Pilgrimage from the dioceses of Umbria, a region in Central Italy rich in mystics, poets, men and women of faith, and renowned for its artistic and natural heritage. The Pope calls on the faithful to become "missionaries of love and peace."

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Lord’s Day Reflection: Where suffering and love meet

As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Where suffering and love meet”.

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Pope promotes employment of persons with disabilities in the Vatican

With a Rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves decisions of the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), concerning the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the Holy See's workforce.

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Pope Leo meets with new US Ambassador to the Holy See

On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.

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Pope gives thanks for canonization of Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne

Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.

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Holy See announces progress in bilateral relations with Viet Nam

A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.

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Pope Leo reflects on nature of theology in address to theologians

Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”

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Missionary Sisters bringing hope in Sudan's Nuba Mountains

Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.

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Pope hints at Lampedusa visit in strong echo of Francis on migrants and refugees

“There is no justice without compassion, there is no legitimacy without listening to the pain of others,” the pope said.

India’s bishops promote Christianity unity in teeth of growing attacks, pressures

Archbishop Andrews Thazhath, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of India, stressed the importance of Christian unity in the context of what the statement referred to as “increasing attacks on the Christians by the communal forces.”