Three young pilgrims of hope offer powerful testimonies of faith, rediscovery, and love at the pre-vigil of the Jubilee of Youth in Tor Vergata, Rome. Their stories, different in language and life experience, converge in a shared desire to respond to God’s love with their own lives.

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Witnesses of faith on a Jubilee pilgrimage of hope

Three young pilgrims of hope offer powerful testimonies of faith, rediscovery, and love at the pre-vigil of the Jubilee of Youth in Tor Vergata, Rome. Their stories, different in language and life experience, converge in a shared desire to respond … Continue reading

Amid continuing Israeli attacks on Gazan civilians U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with families of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in the Strip.

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US envoy to region meets families of Israeli hostages

Amid continuing Israeli attacks on Gazan civilians U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff meets with families of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas in the Strip.

A delegation from the Vatican Museums presents to Pope Leo XIV a restored painting of St. Augustine, the work of an anonymous Roman artist of the 18th century which was restored by the Laboratory for the Restoration of Paintings and Wooden Materials. Among those present were the Director of the Museums, Barbara Jatta, and the President of… Read more

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Vatican Museums delegation presents restored St. Augustine painting to Pope Leo XIV

A delegation from the Vatican Museums presents to Pope Leo XIV a restored painting of St. Augustine, the work of an anonymous Roman artist of the 18th century which was restored by the Laboratory for the Restoration of Paintings and … Continue reading

During their ongoing Plenary Assembly at the Kigali Conference Centre, Bishops from across Africa convened under the theme “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace” for the 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly. The second day’s discussions focused on unpacking this central theme and exploring the continent’s long-term vision.

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SECAM Plenary Day 2: African Church's long-term vision and polygamy at centre stage

During their ongoing Plenary Assembly at the Kigali Conference Centre, Bishops from across Africa convened under the theme “Christ, Source of Hope, Reconciliation, and Peace” for the 20th SECAM Plenary Assembly. The second day’s discussions focused on unpacking this central … Continue reading

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens by the day, a UNICEF official warns that children are dying at unprecedented rates, famine poses a grave risk, and a disease outbreak may be looming.

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Gaza is on the verge of famine and countless children are dying

As the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens by the day, a UNICEF official warns that children are dying at unprecedented rates, famine poses a grave risk, and a disease outbreak may be looming.

Pope Leo expresses his deep sorrow upon receiving news of the sudden death of an 18-year old Egyptian youth, Pascale Rafic, who was traveling to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Youth.

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Pope expresses condolences on sudden death of Egyptian pilgrim

Pope Leo expresses his deep sorrow upon receiving news of the sudden death of an 18-year old Egyptian youth, Pascale Rafic, who was traveling to Rome to participate in the Jubilee of Youth.

Pope Leo XIV welcomes artists ahead of their animating the Jubilee Youth Vigil at Tor Vergata on Saturday evening, and invites them to remind young people that it is the Lord in whom they find true joy and happiness.

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Pope Leo XIV: 'We all find true joy and happiness in Jesus Christ'

Pope Leo XIV welcomes artists ahead of their animating the Jubilee Youth Vigil at Tor Vergata on Saturday evening, and invites them to remind young people that it is the Lord in whom they find true joy and happiness.

As the Church marks the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, “The Sadness of Things: Avarice and the Freedom of Detachment”.

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Lord's Day Reflection: The sadness of things

As the Church marks the Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Abbot Marion Nguyen reflects on the theme, "The Sadness of Things: Avarice and the Freedom of Detachment".

Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Prefect of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks at the opening of the 20th Plenary Assembly of SECAM taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, recalling fruits of SECAM’s initiatives in the past, and reassuring the African Bishops of his Dicastery’s readiness to accompany them in the future.

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Cardinal Czerny to SECAM: 'We stand ready to accompany your Church'

Cardinal Michael Czerny, the Prefect of the Vatican's Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, speaks at the opening of the 20th Plenary Assembly of SECAM taking place in Kigali, Rwanda, recalling fruits of SECAM's initiatives in the past, and reassuring … Continue reading

SECAM, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, officially opens its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brings together not only bishops from all over the country, but also the Rwandan Prime Minister and representatives from other continents—Asia, Latin America, North America, and Europe

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Africa’s Catholic Bishops discuss 2025-2050 pastoral vision

SECAM, the Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar, officially opens its 20th Plenary Assembly in Kigali, Rwanda. The event brings together not only bishops from all over the country, but also the Rwandan Prime Minister and representatives from … Continue reading