Catholic Church news
Ukraine and Russia confirm an agreement on a local ceasefire in Oleshky, where civilians face a severe food crisis. US mediation, involving First Lady Melania Trump, proved instrumental in securing the agreement. President Zelensky also confirms new trilateral talks with the United States and Russia in Abu Dhabi in November. Read all
Archbishop Christophe El Kassis calls for resources devoted to weapons to be redirected towards people living in poverty, warning that rising military expenditure stands in stark contrast to urgent humanitarian and development needs. Read all
The head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, thanking him for his appeals for peace and the Holy See’s humanitarian efforts on behalf of prisoners and children, as well as its concern for the people of Oleshky. Read all
Two gunmen opened fire during a funeral service at a Christian place of worship in the south of the country. According to local media, ten people were injured, some seriously. Authorities have launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the attack and identify those responsible. Read all
Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity, is preparing to undertake a mission to Ukraine from 27 to 30 October, with the full involvement of both the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church and the Latin-rite Church. Read all
The appointment follows King Charles III’s acceptance of the title of Royal Confrater of the Papal Basilica of St Paul’s Outside the Walls in Rome during his State Visit to the Holy See in October 2025. Read all
In a pastoral letter titled 'Wonder of America', written in preparation for the 500th anniversary of the apparitions of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles reflects on his deep personal devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, the history and holiness of the Americas, and the Church’s continuing mission to bring Christ to the world. Read all
The Psalms with John Paul II concert held in Rome marks the 45th anniversary celebrations of the Vatican John Paul II Foundation, featuring psalms sung in Polish, Italian, and English, together with the Our Father in Swahili and uniting those gathered in prayer. Read all
Cardinal Timothy Radcliffe speaks at the International Congress for Pastoral Care in Schools and Universities, taking place at the Vatican, and reflects on ways to inspire the imagination of young people during the digital age. Read all
Bishop Krzysztof Nykiel, Regent of the Apostolic Penitentiary, illustrates an upcoming seminar and invites the faithful to rediscover the Sacrament of Reconciliation, reminding them that no one is too great a sinner to return to God and receive His mercy. Read all
At a conference in Frankfurt, Cardinal Michael Czerny calls for theological education that is rooted in faith, attentive to human suffering, and committed to dialogue amid the challenges of artificial intelligence and social injustice. Read all
Pope Leo XIV urges members of the Gregorian University’s Faculty of Canon Law to undertake their studies “in light of the mystery of the Church”, always intent on promoting “the supernatural good of persons” through the pursuit of true justice, which is never separated from truth and mercy”. Read all
Pope Leo XIV will not make his scheduled visit to Assisi on October 27 upon the advice of his doctors, in order to “aid his recovery” following his recent thoracic surgery. Read all