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Vatican warns of political promotion of abortion as an instrument of population control

“Integral Ecology in the Life of the Family” is a comprehensive overview of environmental and human ecology drawing

Pope sends new shipment of humanitarian aid to Lebanon and Ukraine

Both war-torn countries will receive essential medications, and Ukraine will receive other needed items, including food and clothing.

Here are the patron saints of World Youth Day Seoul 2027

The five saints chosen for the international youth gathering reflect the event’s spiritual themes of truth, love, and

Pope Leo XIV tells new priests: ‘You are a channel, not a filter’

The pope ordained 10 men to the priesthood on Good Shepherd Sunday and later warned at the Regina
The official Saints of WYD Seoul 2027. Credit: WYD Seoul

These are the Patron Saints for 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul, South Korea

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday announced that the dates of the next World Youth Day, to be held in Seoul, South Korea, will be Aug. 3–8, 2027.
Pope Leo XIV at the general audience on April 1, 2026, Holy Wednesday, in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Pope Leo XIV reminds biblical scholars: Christ’s compassion toward all who suffer is ‘profound’

In a letter to the Pontifical Biblical Commission, which is meeting this week, Pope Leo XIV drew attention
Cardinals meet with Pope Leo XIV in the third session of the consistory on Jan. 8, 2025, at the Vatican. | Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV calls June consistory of cardinals, says Evangelii Gaudium must be relaunched

In a letter to the College of Cardinals, the pope said the exhortation remains “a significant point of

Vatican urges Catholics not to leave Pope Leo XIV alone in opposing war

The Vatican Secretary of State said the pope’s appeals for peace need concrete support. VATICAN CITY — Vatican

Pope says Christian mission counters ‘imperialist occupation of the world’

At the Holy Thursday chrism Mass, Leo XIV said the Church must reject domination, power, and “calculated strategy”

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

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