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Our Editorial Director reflects on the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith's new document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change." Read all
The Secretary of State celebrates Mass at the tomb of the Polish Pope on the day of his liturgical memorial and remembers how in 2005 he said how peace needs to be “maintained and fostered by decisions and actions inspired by good.” Read all
Indonesia’s new Camino de Flores walking pilgrimage aims to connect faith, culture, and local development, as Church representatives urge solidarity with communities along the route. Read all
The Catholic faithful from across Uganda and beyond gathered at Wipolo Martyrs Shrine in Agago District, Gulu Archdiocese, this week 20 October, to commemorate the 108th anniversary of the martyrdom of Blessed Daudi Okello and Jildo Irwa. These young catechists were killed in 1918 for their steadfast witness to the Christian faith. Read all
Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin, and the President of Honduras, Nasry Juan Asfura Zablah, sign an agreement consolidating the existing good bilateral relations between Honduras and the Holy See, safeguarding the legal personality of the Church, and promoting cooperation between the Church and State. Read all
On the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II—the creator of World Youth Day—Pope Leo XIV sends a message to young people around the world, urging them to register for WYD Seoul 2027, saying it will offer an experience of “an even greater sense of unity, for we are all members of the one Body of Christ.” Read all
The Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith releases a document entitled “Venite ad Me: Considerations on the Transmission of the Faith in an Epochal Change,” which explores how the Church should focus on evangelizing adults, as well as catechizing children and teenagers. Read all
Meeting with participants in the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic educational institutions to make young people feel encouraged and loved, in order to help younger generations build a better world. Read all
Addressing a delegation of the American Jewish Committee, Pope Leo XIV encourages everyone to work together to promote human dignity, defend religious freedom, and reject all forms of religious and ethnic hatred and discrimination. Read all