On Tuesday, May 19, Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo and greets the religious, lay and scientific staff present.

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Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory

On Tuesday, May 19, Pope Leo XIV visits the Vatican Observatory in Castel Gandolfo and greets the religious, lay and scientific staff present.

As tensions and violence against migrants continue to spread across parts of South Africa, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a Pastoral Letter condemning attacks on foreign nationals and warning political leaders against exploiting the migration crisis for political gain ahead of local… Read more

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South Africa: Catholic Bishops condemn violence against migrants

As tensions and violence against migrants continue to spread across parts of South Africa, the President of the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has issued a Pastoral Letter condemning attacks on foreign nationals and warning political leaders against exploiting … Continue reading

From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.

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What indigenous communities teach us about climate change

From the Arctic to Tierra del Fuego, historian Bernardo Groschopp reflects on how climate change, shifting wildlife and political borders are reshaping Indigenous communities – and why their environmental knowledge matters.

During their three-day meeting in Guam, the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania focuses on modern slavery and migration, formation, pastoral care, globalization, and social injustices.

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Oceania's Bishops discuss modern slavery and migration at Guam meeting

During their three-day meeting in Guam, the Federation of Catholic Bishops Conferences in Oceania focuses on modern slavery and migration, formation, pastoral care, globalization, and social injustices.

As he greets Armenian Catholicos Aram I at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.

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Pope Leo prays for peace in Lebanon and Middle East

As he greets Armenian Catholicos Aram I at the weekly General Audience, Pope Leo XIV invites everyone to pray for peace in Lebanon and the Middle East.

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II’s Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, ‘Sacrosanctum Concilium,’ underscoring that “the liturgy sustains the faithful” and that every Eucharistic Celebration becomes “a true epiphany of the Church in prayer.”

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Pope at Audience: Liturgy sustains Church and expresses her faith

During his Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on Vatican II's Dogmatic Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy, 'Sacrosanctum Concilium,' underscoring that "the liturgy sustains the faithful" and that every Eucharistic Celebration becomes "a true epiphany of the Church in … Continue reading

In an address to authorities, religious leaders, and all people, the Bishop of Tombura Yambio County in South Sudan, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, calls on people of all backgrounds to “revive the culture of respectful conversation, reconciliation, and unity.”

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South Sudanese bishop: All people can be ‘bridges of healing and peace'

In an address to authorities, religious leaders, and all people, the Bishop of Tombura Yambio County in South Sudan, Eduardo Hiiboro Kussala, calls on people of all backgrounds to "revive the culture of respectful conversation, reconciliation, and unity."

At a European Parliament awards ceremony, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s call for renewed efforts to safeguard peace amid rising global tensions.

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Cardinal Parolin urges Europe to renew its commitment to peace

At a European Parliament awards ceremony, Cardinal Pietro Parolin conveyed Pope Leo XIV’s call for renewed efforts to safeguard peace amid rising global tensions.

Kampala. The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on Catholics nationwide to observe the Solemnity of the Uganda Martyrs on June 3 through prayer services and Masses in their local parishes and dioceses, following the government’s decision to postpone the national celebrations at Namugongo due to Ebola-related concerns.

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Uganda Episcopal Conference calls for parish-based Martyrs’ Day celebrations on 3 June 2026

Kampala. The Uganda Episcopal Conference (UEC) has called on Catholics nationwide to observe the Solemnity of the Uganda Martyrs on June 3 through prayer services and Masses in their local parishes and dioceses, following the government’s decision to postpone the … Continue reading

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

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US Bishops to consecrate America to Sacred Heart of Jesus for 250th anniversary

Ahead of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the Bishops of the United States will consecrate the country to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.