A conversation between Pope Leo XIV and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, on the 56th anniversary of 56 the Moon landing, becomes a moment of prayer. The Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication reflects on how it underscores the sacredness of each and every life and the urgent call for peace in a world torn by war.

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When a phone call becomes a prayer

A conversation between Pope Leo XIV and astronaut Buzz Aldrin, on the 56th anniversary of 56 the Moon landing, becomes a moment of prayer. The Prefect of the Dicastery for Communication reflects on how it underscores the sacredness of each … Continue reading

“Ours is not just a custody of holy places, but a living pastoral presence alongside the Christians of this land. ” Words of Franciscan Fr. Francesco Ielpo who at the Church of the Holy Saviour made his official entry into Jerusalem. “The Custody,” he says, “is not the custodian, but the dedication, hard work, and talents of the more than… Read more

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New Custodian of the Holy Land arrives in Jerusalem

“Ours is not just a custody of holy places, but a living pastoral presence alongside the Christians of this land. ” Words of Franciscan Fr. Francesco Ielpo who at the Church of the Holy Saviour made his official entry into … Continue reading

In a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Leo XIV renews his urgent appeal for the protection of civilians and sacred sites, the need to respect International Humanitarian Law and to reject the forced transfer of the population amid escalating violence in Gaza and the West Bank.

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Pope speaks with Palestinian President, urges respect for Humanitarian Law

In a phone call with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, Pope Leo XIV renews his urgent appeal for the protection of civilians and sacred sites, the need to respect International Humanitarian Law and to reject the forced transfer of the population … Continue reading

As the United Nations reports that June 2025 was the most-deadly month for civilians in Ukraine since February 2022, and after negotiations stalled between the two countries in early June, Ukraine proposes new peace talks to end the conflict.

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Another round of Ukraine-Russia peace talks could be in the works

As the United Nations reports that June 2025 was the most-deadly month for civilians in Ukraine since February 2022, and after negotiations stalled between the two countries in early June, Ukraine proposes new peace talks to end the conflict.

Pope Leo XIV visits residents and religious sisters at the “Santa Marta” home for the elderly in the Alban hills, offering words of gratitude, hope, and reflection.

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Pope Leo thanks residents at Home for the Elderly for their witness of faith

Pope Leo XIV visits residents and religious sisters at the “Santa Marta” home for the elderly in the Alban hills, offering words of gratitude, hope, and reflection.

The Archdiocese of Seoul organizes a send-off event on Saturday, July 19, to prepare the 1078 young Korean Catholics who will be travelling to Rome to attend the Jubilee of Youth.

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Archdiocese of Seoul sends over 1000 young people to the Jubilee in Rome

The Archdiocese of Seoul organizes a send-off event on Saturday, July 19, to prepare the 1078 young Korean Catholics who will be travelling to Rome to attend the Jubilee of Youth.

Over two thousand scholarship holders, alums, and benefactors of The Work of the New Millennium Foundation gathered on Saturday at Jasna Góra to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary. The Foundation is considered one of the most significant social initiatives of the Catholic Church in Poland.

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The Work of the New Millennium at 25 — 10,000 scholars supported

Over two thousand scholarship holders, alums, and benefactors of The Work of the New Millennium Foundation gathered on Saturday at Jasna Góra to celebrate the organization’s 25th anniversary. The Foundation is considered one of the most significant social initiatives of … Continue reading

Fifty-six years after the historic landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin of the historic achievement. The same day, the Director of the Holy See Press Office updates press that the Holy Father will remain in Castel Gandolfo through Tuesday, returning to the Vatican that evening.

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Apollo 11 anniversary: Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin

Fifty-six years after the historic landing of Apollo 11 on the moon, Pope Leo XIV speaks with astronaut Buzz Aldrin of the historic achievement. The same day, the Director of the Holy See Press Office updates press that the Holy … Continue reading

For more than 40 years, Sister Monika has been living in Vadstena, Sweden, with the Bridgettine Sisters, a Catholic congregation with a long history and Nordic roots. Her vocational journey took her on an unusual path to the convent, impacted by a Swedish football goalkeeper who changed her life.

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Bridgettine sisters in Sweden: Finding joy among jars of jam

For more than 40 years, Sister Monika has been living in Vadstena, Sweden, with the Bridgettine Sisters, a Catholic congregation with a long history and Nordic roots. Her vocational journey took her on an unusual path to the convent, impacted … Continue reading

In an interview with Vatican News, Alistair Dutton calls for an immediate end to “the bombardment and the atrocities” in the Gaza Strip and pushes for access to much-needed aid for the two million people facing acute hunger.

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Caritas Internationalis head: The atrocities in Gaza must end

In an interview with Vatican News, Alistair Dutton calls for an immediate end to "the bombardment and the atrocities" in the Gaza Strip and pushes for access to much-needed aid for the two million people facing acute hunger.