The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria announces the release of Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was abducted on 7 February 2026 from his parish residence in Kaduna State.

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Nigeria: Kidnapped priest released after 3 months in captivity

The Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan in Nigeria announces the release of Fr Nathaniel Asuwaye, who was abducted on 7 February 2026 from his parish residence in Kaduna State.

Amid gang violence, widespread poverty, and an unprecedented institutional and political crisis, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne and vice president of the nation’s Episcopal Conference, is calling on the international community to help the suffering people of the Caribbean nation.

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Haitian Bishop appeals for world leaders to help the suffering people

Amid gang violence, widespread poverty, and an unprecedented institutional and political crisis, Bishop Pierre-André Dumas of the Diocese of Anse-à-Veau-Miragoâne and vice president of the nation's Episcopal Conference, is calling on the international community to help the suffering people of … Continue reading

Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín speaks to Vatican News about his first two months as Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity.

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The Pope’s Almoner: The poor are our compass for walking in the Church

Archbishop Luis Marín de San Martín speaks to Vatican News about his first two months as Prefect of the Dicastery for the Service of Charity.

The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi’s Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) recently concluded the training of 57 Holy Childhood animators, focusing on equipping them to nurture children’s faith and wellbeing.

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Zambia: PMS Solwezi Diocese trains Holy Childhood Animators

The Catholic Diocese of Solwezi's Pontifical Mission Societies (PMS) recently concluded the training of 57 Holy Childhood animators, focusing on equipping them to nurture children's faith and wellbeing.

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, issues a new warning to the Society of St. Pius X against carrying out episcopal ordinations without a pontifical mandate, saying Pope Leo XIV continues to pray the Lefebvrians choose a different path.

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Cardinal Fernández to Pius X Society: Ordaining new bishops is schismatic act

Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, Prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, issues a new warning to the Society of St. Pius X against carrying out episcopal ordinations without a pontifical mandate, saying Pope Leo XIV continues to … Continue reading

Before the beginning of the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV stops and prays at the spot where his predecessor, St. John Paul II, was shot in 1981.

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Pope Leo XIV prays at the spot where St. John Paul II was shot

Before the beginning of the General Audience, Pope Leo XIV stops and prays at the spot where his predecessor, St. John Paul II, was shot in 1981.

During his weekly General Audience, and on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes how the Blessed Virgin Mary is the perfect model, member and mother of the Church.

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Pope: Virgin Mary is perfect model of what the Church is called to be

During his weekly General Audience, and on the feast day of Our Lady of Fatima, Pope Leo XIV emphasizes how the Blessed Virgin Mary is the perfect model, member and mother of the Church.

In 2008, religious congregations established “Solidarity with South Sudan” as a joint effort in response to a plea from the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference. The goal was to tackle urgent educational, health, and pastoral challenges that emerged after many years of war. Their efforts gained momentum after an exploratory visit in 2006, laying the… Read more

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The enduring commitment of religious congregations to South Sudan’s recovery

In 2008, religious congregations established “Solidarity with South Sudan” as a joint effort in response to a plea from the Sudanese Bishops’ Conference. The goal was to tackle urgent educational, health, and pastoral challenges that emerged after many years of … Continue reading

On May 14, the Pope will visit the Sapienza University of Rome. Students preparing to welcome him share their experience in the University Chapel — a place that has become like family, especially for those from outside Rome.

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University students in Rome prepare for a visit from Pope Leo

On May 14, the Pope will visit the Sapienza University of Rome. Students preparing to welcome him share their experience in the University Chapel — a place that has become like family, especially for those from outside Rome.

In Cape Verde for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See, Archbishop Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, delivers a speech in which he explores the working methods of papal diplomacy.

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Archbishop Gallagher: Vatican diplomacy has served peace for centuries

In Cape Verde for the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the Holy See, Archbishop Gallagher, Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, delivers a speech in which he explores the working methods of papal diplomacy.