Pope Leo XIV invites families to follow the example of the Holy Family, the ‘perfect model’ God offers us, and calls on them to rediscover the faith of their grandparents and parents which, through Jesus, brings true joy, in his remarks to participants in the Jubilee Meeting organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Episcopal Council… Read more

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Pope Leo: God gave families the perfect model, the Holy Family

Pope Leo XIV invites families to follow the example of the Holy Family, the 'perfect model' God offers us, and calls on them to rediscover the faith of their grandparents and parents which, through Jesus, brings true joy, in his … Continue reading

Msgr. Daniel Pacho, Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs at the Secretariat of State, addresses the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying the rise in military expenditures represents an “affront to all humanity.”

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Holy See to IAEA: Moral imperative to prevent proliferation of nuclear weapons

Msgr. Daniel Pacho, Undersecretary for Multilateral Affairs at the Secretariat of State, addresses the 69th General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency, saying the rise in military expenditures represents an “affront to all humanity.”

For over 60 years, the Dominican Sisters in Zimbabwe have run St. Theresa Hospital in Chirimanzu, making a profound impact on the lives of young people by training them to become skilled primary care nurses and registered general nurses. Their legacy of compassion, education, and healthcare continues to shape the future of nursing in Zimbabwe.

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Dominican sisters in Zimbabwe train young people in health sector

For over 60 years, the Dominican Sisters in Zimbabwe have run St. Theresa Hospital in Chirimanzu, making a profound impact on the lives of young people by training them to become skilled primary care nurses and registered general nurses. Their … Continue reading

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Church is once again reeling from yet another attack. During the night of 15 September and 16 September, assailants armed with hammers, knives, crowbars, and all manner of tools stormed a preparatory training school near the Bishop’s residence in the Mudzipela neighbourhood of the Shari… Read more

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DRC: Deadly armed groups, militias, and thieves target Church institutions in Ituri

In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the Church is once again reeling from yet another attack. During the night of 15 September and 16 September, assailants armed with hammers, knives, crowbars, and all manner of tools stormed a … Continue reading

Speaking to Vatican News following a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says he is “tremendously encouraged” by the Holy Father’s support for his mission.

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UN Refugee Chief: Global human rights at risk

Speaking to Vatican News following a private audience with Pope Leo XIV, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees says he is “tremendously encouraged” by the Holy Father’s support for his mission.

In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals received 98 bodies and 385 wounded, including seven aid workers killed and 87 injured.

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Palestinian death toll in Gaza surpasses 65,000

In the past 24 hours alone, hospitals received 98 bodies and 385 wounded, including seven aid workers killed and 87 injured.

Europe and the measures it has proposed against Israel

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Weak sanctions that do not stop the massacre

Europe and the measures it has proposed against Israel

In this week’s news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L’Œuvre d’Orient: Pope Leo meets with the Armenian Catholicos, Eastern Christians celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and Ethiopians celebrate Enkutatash.

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News from the Orient – September 17, 2025

In this week's news from the Eastern Churches, produced in collaboration with L'Œuvre d'Orient: Pope Leo meets with the Armenian Catholicos, Eastern Christians celebrate the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, and Ethiopians celebrate Enkutatash.

Pope Leo XIV makes a brief visit to the Vatican Tribunal’s new courtroom in the Apostolic Palace.

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Pope Leo visits new courtroom of Vatican Tribunal

Pope Leo XIV makes a brief visit to the Vatican Tribunal's new courtroom in the Apostolic Palace.

A new biography of Pope Leo, “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,” contains the full text of the interview granted by the Holy Father to Elise Ann Allen, covering a wide range of topics, including the tragedy of Gaza, the Church’s policy on China, the role of women, the Church’s welcome of those who identify as… Read more

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Pope Leo sees role as one of building bridges, avoiding polarization

A new biography of Pope Leo, “Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the 21st Century,” contains the full text of the interview granted by the Holy Father to Elise Ann Allen, covering a wide range of topics, including … Continue reading