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31 civilians killed in Gaza by tank shellfire

Medics in Gaza say at least 31 Palestinians have been killed and more than 150 wounded by Israeli tank fire.

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Pope to Giro d’Italia cyclists: You are role models for young people

Pope Leo XIV welcomes the cylists of the Giro d’Italia race as they passed through Vatican City, highlighting their role as examples for the younger generations.

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Communicating hope in a time of crisis: Reflection from the Holy Land

On World Communications Day, journalist Miral Atik reflects on Pope Francis' Message for the 59th World Day of Social Communications.

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Pope Leo XIV joins Augustinian Prior General for birthday lunch

Following the Mass for the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly, the Pope joined the nearby St. Monica International College for lunch in honour of Father Alejandro Moral’s 70th birthday, a longtime friend.

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Gentle communication is witness to Christ’s peace

The Church celebrates the 59th World Day of Communications for 2025. The Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, in his inaugural Mass homily told the entire world in thrall: “Let us walk towards God and love one another”. His Holiness had at his first appearance, greeted the world with the very words of peace spoken by Christ after his resurrection. No one would doubt the sincerity of the Holy Father’s call, given his mien during his eventual inauguration.

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Pope at Regina Coeli: ‘I think of families suffering from war’

Pope Leo greets families gathered for the Jubilee for Families during the Regina Coeli address in St. Peter’s Square and reflects on the Feast of the Ascension of the Lord.

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African media called to cleanse itself of all aggression

The celebration of the 59th World Day of Communication this year, invites us, through the theme “Share with Gentleness the Hope that Is in Your Hearts,” to seek and promote gentleness in a world filled with so much violent communication and aggression.

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Pope Leo: Families are the cradle of humanity’s future

Closing the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents and the Elderly, Pope Leo presides over Mass and challenges everyone to ground their love in Christ, which can bring peace to the world.

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Pope at Rosary for closure of the Marian month: Let us walk with Mary

Pope Leo XIV joins the faithful at the conclusion of the prayer of the Rosary in the Vatican Gardens, to mark the end of the Marian month.

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Cardinal You: St John Vianney’s Holiness is a model of humility

In a video message screened at the Shrine St John Vianney in Ars-sur-Formans, Cardinal Lazzaro Heung-sik You, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Clergy, reflects on the life of the saint on the centenary of his canonization: “To you, dear priests, I would like to say: do not be afraid of being weak. Do not fear if you are not always understood.”

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