- Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and UkraineIn recent days, the new papal almoner, Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín confirmed that Pope Leo XIV sent humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine, two countries suffering from war. The prelate, who is charged with overseeing the pope’s charitable works, stated that “charity is the Gospel lived out.”“The Dicastery for the Service of Charity ... read more
- Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027The Local Organizing Committee for World Youth Day Seoul 2027 has officially announced the patron saints who will spiritually accompany the next major international gathering of young Catholics, which will take place in the South Korean capital Aug. 3–8, 2027.According to a statement from organizers, the five patron saints of WYD Seoul 2027 are St. ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV meets archbishop of Canterbury amid deepening church dividesPope Leo XIV met with the archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, at the Vatican on Monday. Mullallyʼs first official visit to Rome as the spiritual leader of the Church of England comes amid strained ecumenical relations and division among Anglicans.Mullally’s delegation for her April 25–28 visit included representatives from the Anglican Communion and the recently ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: ‘You are a channel, not a filter’VATICAN CITY, April 26, 2026 — Pope Leo XIV ordained 10 new priests in St. Peter’s Basilica on Sunday, urging them to keep the doors of the Church open and to remember that their mission is to welcome, not to exclude.“Today more than ever, especially when statistics seem to indicate a divide between people and ... read more
- 7 powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s trip to AfricaPope Leo XIV recently completed an 11-day trip visiting the faithful in Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. With stops in 11 cities across those countries, the Holy Father met with the youth, political leaders, prisoners, families, and many more to share the Gospel message.Here are seven powerful moments from Pope Leo’s trip to Africa:1. ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV, returning from Africa: ‘I condemn all actions that are unjust’ABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV spoke bluntly about war, migration, same-sex blessings, and the Holy See’s relations with authoritarian governments during a roughly 20-minute in-flight press conference with journalists traveling with him from Malabo, Equatorial Guinea, to Rome after his apostolic journey to Africa.Before taking questions, the pope stressed that the primary ... read more
- Pope to Equatorial Guinea: ‘Carry on the mission of Jesus’ first disciples with joy’MALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV celebrated the final Mass of his Africa trip on Thursday, urging the Church in Equatorial Guinea to continue proclaiming the Gospel “with passion” and to bear witness through lives shaped by faith, service, and solidarity.The Mass at Malabo’s stadium, where about 30,000 faithful were expected, marked the pope’s ... read more
- Cardinals in Rome remember Pope Francis as missionary to all 1 year after deathRome remembered Pope Francis' legacy one year after his death with a Mass on Tuesday at the Basilica of St. Mary Major, where the late pontiff is buried.The same day, while en route to Equatorial Guinea to wrap up his trip to Africa, Pope Leo XIV remembered Pope Francis on the first anniversary of his ... read more
- Vatican automates its telescope in Arizona for remote useA new automation system for the telescope at the Holy See’s astronomical observatory in Arizona will allow students from Jesuit universities to use it remotely for scientific research.Mount Graham in Arizona is home to the Vatican Advanced Technology Telescope (VATT), one of the most important observatories managed by the Vatican Observatory (Specola Vaticana).According to a ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV to Equatorial Guinea: Take your destiny into your handsMONGOMO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday urged Catholics in this Central African country to help shape the nation’s future, saying there is “a need for Christians to take the destiny of Equatorial Guinea into their own hands.”The second day of the pope’s apostolic journey in the country opened with the celebration of ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV: Universities must seek truth and form the whole personMALABO, Equatorial Guinea — Pope Leo XIV on Tuesday said the inauguration of a new university campus in Equatorial Guinea is “an act of trust in human beings,” praising investment in the education of young people during the final stop of his Africa trip.Speaking at the opening of the Pope Leo XIV University Campus in ... read more
- Pope Leo XIV recalls Pope Francis a year after his deathABOARD THE PAPAL FLIGHT — Pope Leo XIV arrived in Equatorial Guinea on Tuesday, opening the final leg of his trip to Africa after a flight of about 2 1/2 hours from Luanda, Angola.Speaking in Italian to reporters aboard the papal flight, Leo marked the first anniversary of Pope Francis’ death with an extended remembrance ... read more
- Remembering Pope Francis: 9 moments that defined his legacyOn April 21, 2025, the bells of St. Peter’s Basilica tolled for Pope Francis, marking the end of his life and his 12-year papacy. As the 265th successor of St. Peter, the Argentinian pontiff left a lasting impact on the Catholic Church.Here are nine significant moments that have become part of Pope Francis' legacy:1. Election ... read more
- PHOTOS: Pope Leo XIV visits elderly home, says Mass for 60,000 in AngolaPope Leo XIV continued his apostolic journey in Africa on April 20 in Angola, flying to Saurimo, where he visited a home for the elderly and celebrated Mass for more than 60,000 faithful.“There are erroneous motives for seeking Christ, particularly when he is considered to be a guru or a good luck charm,” the pope ... read more
- Christ is not ‘a guru or a good luck charm,’ pope says at Mass in AngolaSAURIMO, Angola — Pope Leo XIV warned at Mass in Saurimo, Angola, on Monday, of making God into an idol that is sought only when advantageous — “when genuine faith is replaced with superstitious practices.”“There are erroneous motives for seeking Christ, particularly when he is considered to be a guru or a good luck charm,” ... read more
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Italian president hails Pope Francis as moral leader of immense wisdom (Vatican News (Italian))
“One year has passed since the passing of the beloved Pope Francis, and the Italian people cherish the memory of his figure and his teachings with affection and gratitude,” Italian …