On Saturday morning of 27 September in Bilky, Ukraine, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated for the beatification of a priest who was martyred under the communist regime, killed in 1953 at just 36 years old. Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, representing Pope Leo, recalled how the new Blessed became a “bridge” amidst divisions and conflicts.

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Blessed Pietro Paolo Oros, a witness to communion in a divded world

On Saturday morning of 27 September in Bilky, Ukraine, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated for the beatification of a priest who was martyred under the communist regime, killed in 1953 at just 36 years old. Cardinal Grzegorz Ryś, representing Pope … Continue reading

In his two speeches at the United Nations, the Holy See Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations urges the ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests, and expresses concern about an artificial intelligence ‘arms race’.

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Holy See says arms race ‘unacceptable’ and risks ‘nuclear catastrophe'

In his two speeches at the United Nations, the Holy See Secretary for Relations with States and International Organisations urges the ratification of a treaty banning nuclear tests, and expresses concern about an artificial intelligence 'arms race'.

More than 50 Bishops and Church leaders from across Asia gathered in Samphran, a western suburb of Bangkok, from September 22 to 26, to reflect on and deepen synodality in the Church.

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Asian Bishops gather to deepen synodality ahead of 2026 FABC Plenary in Bali

More than 50 Bishops and Church leaders from across Asia gathered in Samphran, a western suburb of Bangkok, from September 22 to 26, to reflect on and deepen synodality in the Church.

In a telegram sent to the Romanian Greek-Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church, Pope Leo remembers the Major Archbishop of Fǎgǎraş and Alba Iulia of the Romanians, who passed away on 25 September.

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Pope Leo remembers Cardinal Mureșan's exemplary witness under persecution

In a telegram sent to the Romanian Greek-Catholic Major Archiepiscopal Church, Pope Leo remembers the Major Archbishop of Fǎgǎraş and Alba Iulia of the Romanians, who passed away on 25 September.

Clinics, classrooms, and churches in Gaza persevere despite the ongoing bombing and threats of destruction, with the help of Catholic aid agencies and the Near East Council of Churches.

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‘Thread of Humanity’ holds Gazans together

Clinics, classrooms, and churches in Gaza persevere despite the ongoing bombing and threats of destruction, with the help of Catholic aid agencies and the Near East Council of Churches.

Pope Leo XIV tells a young Roman medical student concerned about conflict worldwide that ‘we are living in difficult times’ but ‘must not lose hope for a better world.’

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Pope Leo: ‘Live well and the times will be good’

Pope Leo XIV tells a young Roman medical student concerned about conflict worldwide that ‘we are living in difficult times’ but ‘must not lose hope for a better world.’

As catechists from around the world gather in Rome, Pope Leo XIV holds a special Jubilee Audience, saying the ‘sensus fidei,’ the faith of the simple people for the things of God, propels the Church along new paths.

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Pope at Jubilee Audience: Faith of simple people guides the Church

As catechists from around the world gather in Rome, Pope Leo XIV holds a special Jubilee Audience, saying the ‘sensus fidei,’ the faith of the simple people for the things of God, propels the Church along new paths.

The Jubilee of Catechists starts on Friday 26 September with more than twenty thousand pilgrims registered for the events and celebrations.

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Jubilee of Catechists brings together pilgrims from 115 countries

The Jubilee of Catechists starts on Friday 26 September with more than twenty thousand pilgrims registered for the events and celebrations.

In his first appointment of a head of a Vatican department, Pope Leo names Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm. – who has been serving as Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative texts – as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

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Pope names Archbishop Iannone as Prefect of Dicastery for Bishops

In his first appointment of a head of a Vatican department, Pope Leo names Archbishop Filippo Iannone, O. Carm. – who has been serving as Prefect of the Dicastery for Legislative texts – as Prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops.

Addressing the UN Security Council, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher calls for a moratorium on lethal autonomous weapons and highlights the need for a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence.

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Holy See urges moratorium on autonomous weapons at UN debate on AI

Addressing the UN Security Council, Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher calls for a moratorium on lethal autonomous weapons and highlights the need for a human-centered approach to artificial intelligence.