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Vatican cancels 2026 World Children’s Day

Rome event set for Sept. 25–27 is scrapped as the Vatican says children’s pastoral initiatives should instead be

Pope names Vatican diplomats to key positions in Secretariat of State, papal household

Archbishop Paolo Rudelli is the new head of the general affairs section of the Secretariat of State and

Pope Leo XIV says God ‘does not listen’ to prayers of those who wage war

At Palm Sunday Mass and the Angelus following it, the pope prayed for Middle East Christians, victims of
Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco, Saturday, March 28, 2026. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV at Monaco stadium Mass: Wars are ‘the result of the idolatry of power and money’

The Holy Father during his homily at Monacoʼs Lucas II Stadium urged the faithful to “not get used
Pope Leo XIV meets with youth and catechumens in front of the Church of Sainte-Devote in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV warns of a faith reduced to ‘custom’, asks for Church to reflect the love of God

The Holy Father urged Catholics in Monaco to “announce the Gospel of life, hope and love” and defend

Synod on Synodality proposes a Church ‘Observatory on Disability’

The report is the conclusion of the work carried out by one of the 10 study groups created

Vatican bank names new president

François Pauly will succeed Jean-Baptiste de Franssu at helm of Institute for the Works of Religion. The Institute

Pope invites continued dialogue in message to new Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally

Mullally’s installation as archbishop of Canterbury took place on March 25. Pope Leo XIV expressed the desire to

Vatican calls for ethical framework on use of animal organs in humans

The Pontifical Academy for Life said the growing field of xenotransplantation requires international standards and ethical oversight. The

Pope Leo XIV explains why the priesthood is reserved to men

The pope also invited Catholics to pray for priestly vocations. Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday said priestly ministry

Exorcists urge pope to appoint trained practitioners in every diocese

An exorcist group said growing occult practices and spiritual harm highlight the need for trained priests and better

Pope Leo XIV warns children should not look to chatbots for friendship

The pope cautioned that AI risks dulling young people’s intelligence, relationships, and creativity. Pope Leo XIV warned that

Pope condemns aerial bombardment

Pope Leo XIV warned that modern technology is being “put at the service of war.” “After the tragic

King Felipe VI of Spain installed as protocanon of the Basilica of St. Mary Major

“Protocanon” is an honorary title reserved exclusively for the Spanish head of state, recognizing the monarch as a

Collection for the Holy Land: Christians need concrete hope, not just consoling words

Now more than ever, the Christian minority in the Holy Land needs the support it receives through the
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Vatican secretary of state urges end to Iran war, warns of escalation

Cardinal Pietro Parolin said he would tell Trump and Israel to “stop as soon as possible.” Cardinal Pietro

Pope Leo XIV: ‘Each baptized person is an active agent of evangelization’

The pope’s message at the general audience focused on the “communion of the faithful” as taught in the

Pope urges Church to see abuse prevention as ‘a natural expression of faith’

Leo addressed the topic in a March 16 audience with members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection

Pope urges ceasefire in Middle East

Speaking at his Sunday Angelus, Pope Leo XIV urged Christians to bring the Gospel to a world marked

Pope questions Christians’ role in wars, implies need for confession

“Do those Christians who bear grave responsibility in armed conflicts have the humility and courage to make a

Mathematicians can become ‘signs of hope for the world,’ Pope Leo XIV says

On the International Day of Mathematics, Pope Leo XIV sent a message inviting reflection on the role good

More than 80 scientists sign Vatican peace manifesto

The Pontifical Academy for Life has launched a new initiative appealing to the scientific and academic world to

Synod calls for more leadership roles for women but female diaconate ‘not yet ripe’

The Synod on Synodality’s study group on “Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church” has

Pope Leo calls Maronite priest killed in bombing ‘a true shepherd’

“I am close to all the Lebanese people at this time of grave trial,” the pope said on

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