Fr. Girish Santiago, SJ, the Jesuit superior in Myanmar, has called on fellow missionaries to stand with the suffering people of Myanmar, as the Southeast Asian nation endures civil conflict.

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Jesuit priest calls for faithful presence, not power, in war-torn Myanmar

Fr. Girish Santiago, SJ, the Jesuit superior in Myanmar, has called on fellow missionaries to stand with the suffering people of Myanmar, as the Southeast Asian nation endures civil conflict.

When people picture a Catholic religious sister, they image a woman in a habit, perhaps teaching, praying quietly in a chapel, or caring for the sick. Few imagine a religious sister in a courtroom, dressed in professional attire, standing before a judge, and introducing herself not just as “Advocate Immaculate Muthoni,” but as “Sister Immaculate.”

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An advocate in a veil: Catholic sister defending justice in Kenyan courtrooms

When people picture a Catholic religious sister, they image a woman in a habit, perhaps teaching, praying quietly in a chapel, or caring for the sick. Few imagine a religious sister in a courtroom, dressed in professional attire, standing before … Continue reading

Arabic and Hebrew-speaking young people attend a Youth Festival at the Marian Shrine of Deir Rafat, reaffirming their desire to be beacons of hope in a time marked by tension, uncertainty, and grief.

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Hebrew and Arabic-speaking Catholic youth gather to celebrate hope and unity

Arabic and Hebrew-speaking young people attend a Youth Festival at the Marian Shrine of Deir Rafat, reaffirming their desire to be beacons of hope in a time marked by tension, uncertainty, and grief.

Pope Leo receives six members of ECA Global, an international human rights association that works for greater support and compensation for victims of abuse and calls for stronger commitment and cooperation from the Catholic Church. Participants describe the audience as “a historic and hope-filled step toward greater cooperation.”

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Abuse survivors and activists meet Pope Leo: ‘We found listening and support'

Pope Leo receives six members of ECA Global, an international human rights association that works for greater support and compensation for victims of abuse and calls for stronger commitment and cooperation from the Catholic Church. Participants describe the audience as … Continue reading

Father Mattia Ferrari, coordinator of the World Meeting of Popular Movements (EMMP), speaks to Vatican News, as the network and its members prepares to gather in Rome for their fifth world meeting, which will include an audience with Pope Leo.

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Fr. Ferrari: 'The Church loves the poor and this love has a political value'

Father Mattia Ferrari, coordinator of the World Meeting of Popular Movements (EMMP), speaks to Vatican News, as the network and its members prepares to gather in Rome for their fifth world meeting, which will include an audience with Pope Leo.

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates a thanksgiving Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the canonisation of Venezuela’s first two saints, José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and Maria Carmen Rendiles Martínez.

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Parolin to Venezuelan faithful: Build on the foundations of justice

Cardinal Pietro Parolin celebrates a thanksgiving Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica for the canonisation of Venezuela’s first two saints, José Gregorio Hernández Cisneros and Maria Carmen Rendiles Martínez.

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia in the Vatican, and during subsequent discussions in the Secretariat of State, the Prime Minister and Cardinal Parolin addressed “the need for a stable and lasting peace in the South Caucasus.”

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Pope Leo meets with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia

Pope Leo XIV meets with the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia in the Vatican, and during subsequent discussions in the Secretariat of State, the Prime Minister and Cardinal Parolin addressed "the need for a stable and lasting peace … Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims, in Rome for the recent canonisation of seven new saints, describing them signs of hope and examples for all faithful.

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Pope: Be inspired to imitate the new saints

Pope Leo XIV addresses pilgrims, in Rome for the recent canonisation of seven new saints, describing them signs of hope and examples for all faithful.

The Episcopal Justice and Peace Commission recently issued the document, “A Political Guide for National Dialogue,” which contains concrete proposals for reforms of the State, the electoral system, natural resource policies, economic inclusion, and national reconciliation, aiming to strengthen democracy, social justice, and lasting peace in Mozambique.

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Mozambique: Church proposes national reforms for peace, inclusion, and good governance

The Episcopal Justice and Peace Commission recently issued the document, “A Political Guide for National Dialogue,” which contains concrete proposals for reforms of the State, the electoral system, natural resource policies, economic inclusion, and national reconciliation, aiming to strengthen democracy, … Continue reading

Pope Leo XIV gives several recommendations to future priests when addressing in the Vatican the Pontifical Portuguese College in Rome, and also thanks the religious sisters who assist, suggesting that the sense of motherhood they offer is precious.

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Pope Leo to Pontifical Portuguese College: Draw ever closer to the Lord

Pope Leo XIV gives several recommendations to future priests when addressing in the Vatican the Pontifical Portuguese College in Rome, and also thanks the religious sisters who assist, suggesting that the sense of motherhood they offer is precious.