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Holy See to UN: Christians are the most persecuted community in the world

The Holy See’s permanent observer to the UN provided statistics demonstrating the extent of the persecution of Christians

This is Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for the month of March

In a video released on X, the Holy Father posed a question to the faithful: “Would you imagine

A pope’s magnificent bet on a young Bernini

An exhibition in Rome traces how Pope Urban VIII backed the 25-year-old artist behind St. Peter’s soaring bronze
Pope Leo during his Lenten Spiritual Exercises. Credit: Vatican Media

Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace Through Dialogue

In this week’s Vaticano updates, Pope Leo XIV issued a strong appeal for global peace, urging world leaders
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state. | Credit: Daniel Ibáñez/EWTN News

Vatican secretary of state warns of Iran escalation

Cardinal Pietro Parolin says sidelining international law and embracing “preventive war” could ignite a broader conflict and deepen

Vatican synod report urges women’s input in preparing future priests

The report also warns seminaries must not become an “artificial environment” detached from the ordinary life of the

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