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Pope Leo XIV presides over Mass for the opening of the Pontifical Universities' academic year, reminding students and professors to seek the truth together and deepen faith through the use of reason. Read all
Archbishop Christophe Z. El-Kassis addresses the UN General Assembly on the protection of human rights, calling for the abolition of the death penalty. In a separate statement on criminal justice and drug control, he stresses the importance of prevention, treatment and rehabilitation. Read all
On the second day of the meeting reflecting on ten years of Amoris Laetitia, the bishops dedicate time to “the reality, beauty, and challenges of families today”. Cardinal Kevin Farrell and Cardinal Mario Grech urge their fellow bishops to listen to the experiences of families as they lead to a greater understanding of how the Gospel is lived out and how to proclaim it today. Read all
Marking World Sight Day, the Santa Marta Pediatric Dispensary offers eye screenings and free prescription glasses to children in need. Read all
On the second day of Pope Leo XIV's meeting marking the 10th anniversary of Amoris laetitia, Cardinal Neri Ferrão shares experiences from Asia and Vincenzo Rosito reflects on new digital technologies' transformation of how children are raised. Read all
Addressing a Catholic media congress in Cebu, Philippines, Dr. Paolo Ruffini, Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication, invites communicators to place human dignity, authentic relationships, and the common good at the heart of artificial intelligence and digital communication. Read all
The Holy See’s Permanent Observer to the United Nations, Archbishop Christophe El Kassis, insists on the need for the rights of indigenous peoples to be “respected, protected, and promoted as a matter of justice and of the common good.” Read all
As the Central African Republic continues its efforts to rebuild after years of crisis, the Coadjutor Archbishop of Bangui has underscored the Church’s role in promoting communion, dialogue and peace. Read all
The Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations is in Islamabad from 8 to 10 October. He will meet with political and religious authorities, the country’s bishops and visit the Faisal Mosque. Read all
Pope Leo XIV appoints Sister Mary Teresa Barron as Adjunct Secretary of the Dicastery for Evangelization and President of the Pontifical Mission Societies, beginning on January 4, 2027. Read all
One hundred and twenty-five years after the passenger ship Annam carried five missionaries from France to Siam, the Brothers of St. Gabriel mark the anniversary of their educational mission in Thailand. Read all
Cardinal George Jakob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue, reflects on the "Spirit of Assisi" born 40 years ago with Pope St. John Paul II's interreligious encounter in the Italian city, saying the Christian response to war, and the only path to peace, is “a humanity that prays, walks together, and disarms itself first.” Read all