Category: Vatican News

During a prayer vigil in Lima, Pope Leo XIV reminds the young people of Peru that even if they fear it is too late to start over or they believe they have made too many mistakes, Jesus knows their story and continues to invite them to walk with Him. Read all  

Pope Leo meets for over an hour with six abuse survivors in Peru and reflects with them “on how to foster a change in mindset through listening to victims, seeking the truth, supporting healing processes, and committing to the creation of safe environments”, according to the Holy See Press Office. Read all  

After listening to four testimonies in Lima, Pope Leo addresses challenges facing families, women, workers, and a culturally diverse society, and he calls for greater solidarity and a commitment to the common good. Read all  

In his address to bishops, priests, consecrated men and women, seminarians, synodal teams, and pastoral councils in Lima, Pope Leo XIV highlights the importance of believing in Jesus, fostering reconciliation, being peacemakers, building communion, and engaging in mission. Read all  

During his meeting with the Bishops of Peru, Pope Leo urges them to be shepherds who combine doctrinal fidelity with pastoral closeness, and to always walk with their people and their fellow Bishops, and before the Lord. Telling them to learn from the holiness of Peru’s saints, he reminds the Peruvian prelates that before the … Continue reading “Pope: ‘Be shepherds who combine doctrinal clarity with pastoral closeness’”

Pakistan’s religious leaders, members of the judiciary, government officials, and representatives of the Holy See gather in Islamabad to promote interreligious dialogue, equality before the law, and peaceful coexistence. Read all  

During his Apostolic Journey to Peru, Pope Leo XIV recalls the Saints and Blesseds who helped shape the country’s spiritual heritage, as their holiness was lived in tireless service to those most in need. Read all  

Speaking to authorities and the diplomatic corps for his first public address in Peru, Pope Leo highlights his long-held roots to the country and urges leaders to help protect the “everyday peace” of its people. Read all  

The Archbishop of Buenos Aires and the President of the Argentine Bishops’ Conference offer a positive assessment of Pope Leo XIV’s visit to Argentina, highlighting the impact of his message and the challenges he posed for the Church’s pastoral work in the country. Read all  

As Pope Leo XIV departs Argentina, our correspondent in Buenos Aires, Fr. Paul Samasumo, recalls his insistence on Gospel values and points to the next task facing Argentinians: turning the Pope’s words into action. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV concludes his Apostolic Journey to Argentina and departs for Peru, marking the third and final leg of his Apostolic Journey to Latin America. Read all  

At the conclusion of Mass at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lujan, Pope Leo XIV thanks the people of Argentina for welcoming him with so much affection, and reassures them that he will carry them in his heart. Read all  

On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV proposes a journey of reconciliation, enlightenment, communion and mission, and calls for the faithful of Argentina to “build bridges of charity and networks of solidarity.” Read all  

On his final day in Argentina, Pope Leo XIV visits a federal penitentiary in Buenos Aires, and urges inmates to transform their lives through the limitations and privations they face in prison. Read all  

The Sisters of Mercy mark 80 years of service in the US territory of Guam with a thanksgiving Mass presided by Archbishop Ryan Jimenez, who praises their contributions to education and care for the vulnerable. Read all  

Through a new short film commissioned by the Embassy of Ireland to the Holy See, four Irish religious sisters of different congregations share powerful stories of faith, courage and service to communities in some of the world’s most challenging regions. Their experiences reveal how missionary life goes beyond borders, transforming lives through education, healthcare, empowerment, … Continue reading “Irish Sisters bring faith and compassion to margins of society in mission”

On his third day in Argentina, the second leg of his Apostolic Journey to South America, Pope Leo XIV visits the city of Córdoba where he celebrated Mass and met with the local clergy and pastoral workers, before ending the day with a prayer vigil with young people back in Buenos Aires. Read all  

At a prayer vigil with around 1 million young people in Buenos Aires, Pope Leo XIV invites young people in Argentina to return to Christ in prayer, since it is never too late to respond to God’s call to holiness. Read all  

Addressing Argentinian clergy and pastoral workers in Córdoba, the Pope calls for renewed fidelity to the original call of Christ, a deeper commitment to the poor and the courage to persevere in mission, even amid suffering and personal limitations. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV greets the faithful gathered outside the Archbishop’s Residence in Cordoba, and calls all Argentinians to unity, so that they can “accomplish anything.” Read all  

During his Apostolic Journey to Argentina, Pope Leo XIV recalls the Saints and Blesseds who helped shape the country’s spiritual heritage, as their holiness was lived in tireless service to those most in need. Read all  

At Mass celebrated “for the sanctification of the Argentine people,” Pope Leo XIV says carrying out the misison entrusted to us is a “joyful duty” that can best be accomplished by the example of one’s own life. Read all  

The joyful Eucharistic celebration marking 40 years of the Neocatechumenal Way took place this week in Cape Town Read all  

In a video message to participants in the International Catholic Commission for Migration’s Plenary Meeting, Pope Leo XIV encourages them to continue welcoming, protecting, promoting, and integrating migrants and refugees, especially in today’s world marked by wars and natural disasters. Read all  

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