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Pope Leo visits the Nativity Scene in Paul VI Audience Hall. Credit: Vatican Media

Updates: Final Jubilee Events and Pro-Life Christmas

Welcome to this week’s Vaticano Updates, bringing you the most important news from Pope Leo XIV and the
Detail of Nativity by Federico Barocci, (Prado). Credit: Public Domain

“Tu Scendi dalle Stelle”: Story of a Christmas Carol

In the rolling hills of southern Italy, tucked away in the region of Puglia, stands a sanctuary steeped
Relic of the Precious Blood from the Lance of St. Longinus visits Rome from Mantua. Credit: EWTN Vatican

Relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ Travels to Rome

For the first time in over twelve centuries, the relic of the Most Precious Blood of Christ has
Latvian Prime Minister meets Pope Leo. Credit: Vatican Media

Latvian Centennial Pilgrimage Rome

Latvia marked a significant milestone as Prime Minister Evika Siliņa joined a national pilgrimage from Latvia to Rome,
Pope Leo visits the tomb of Saint Charbel in Lebanon. Credit: Vatican Media

RECAP: Pope Leo in Lebanon

Following his historic visit to Turkey, Pope Leo XIV embarked on his first apostolic journey to Lebanon, a
Pope Leo attends Divine Liturgy with Ecumenical Patriarch on the Feast of Saint Andrew. Credit: Vatican Media

RECAP: Pope Leo in Türkiye

On his first trip abroad as pope, Pope Leo XIV chose a destination that physically and culturally lies
A family presents the gifts at the offertory for the Holy Mass during a Jubilee Mass. Credit: Vatican Media

Vatican Affirms Monogamy and Announces New Reforms

Speaking to reporters in Castel Gandolfo just days before Thanksgiving, Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, encouraged
Pope Leo in the Vatican on video zoom call with 2025 NCYC Participants for his first "Digital Visit". Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo’s Zoom Call and First Apostolic Journey

Last week, we partnered with the Vatican to bring Pope Leo on a Zoom call to 16,000+ teenagers

FULL TEXT of Pope Leo’s Apostolic Letter “In unitate fidei”

The PDF version of the Apostolic Letter In unitate fidei by Pope Leo XIV can be downloaded here. This is

The Jubilee of the Poor Becomes a Day of Service

Rome’s celebration of the Jubilee of the Poor unfolded as a living reminder that the Church’s mission begins

The Church and Europe in Conversation

To strengthen dialogue between the Church and society across Europe, the Holy See relies on the Commission of

New Christ the King Video Series

This year marks 100 years since Pope Pius XI first instituted the Feast of Christ, King of the

Pope Leo XIV’s Historic First Apostolic Journey to Turkey and Lebanon

From November 27 to December 2, Pope Leo XIV will make the first apostolic journey abroad of his

Nicene Creed at 1700: The Christian Profession of Faith

“I believe in one God…” — just a few words that, for two thousand years, have shaped the

Vatican news: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria

The most important news from the Vatican this week: Pope Leo XIV Mourns Violence in Nigeria and Calls

Pope Leo XIV Live with Catholic Youth: NCYC 2025

Join Pope Leo XIV live from the Vatican as he participates in a first-ever digital visit to the

A Journalist’s Eyewitness to the Second Vatican Council

VATICAN CITY — Sixty years ago, on December 8, 1965, the Catholic Church concluded one of the most

Pope Benedict XVI and His Search for Truth

HAMBURG, GERMANY / VATICAN CITY — On April 18th, 2005, German Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger delivered a memorable sermon

Blessed Eduard Profittlich: Uniting Estonia in Faith and Hope

VATICAN CITY / TALLINN, ESTONIA — Once known as one of the most secular nations in Europe, Estonia

Builders AI Forum: A.I. at the Church’s Service

ROME, ITALY — From November 6th to 7th, experts in artificial intelligence, technology companies, and investors gathered at
St. Peter's Basilica at dusk.

Pope Leo Warns on AI and Modern Addictions

In this week’s Vatican updates, Pope Leo XIV delivered a powerful reminder that the Church must be anchored
Vaticano: Jubilee of Education and Newman and A.I.

Spreading the Faith under Communist Regime

Central Asia’s first laywoman, who spread the faith under Soviet occupation, up for beatification. The connection between Cardinal
Pope Leo gathers with interreligious leaders to pray for peace at the Colosseum. Credit: Vatican Media

Walking Together in Hope: Vatican Marks 60 Years of Nostra Aetate

VATICAN CITY — From academic conferences and university discussions to interfaith prayer gatherings and colorful cultural performances, people
Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko. Credit: EWTN Vaticano

Honoring Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko: The Priest Who Defied Communism

VATICAN CITY / WARSAW — In 1984, Polish priest Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko was brutally assassinated by agents of

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