Vatican News

On the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, Pope Leo XIV ordains 32 new priests and invites them to always stay close to the Lord and let themselves be constantly shaped by His Love. Read all  

In his message to participants of the International Meeting with Priests, Pope Leo XIV stresses the importance of the fraternal aspect of priestly formation and life, reminding priests that they are never alone. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the General Secretariat of the Synod of Bishops, and encourages the Church along the synodal path of participation and communion. Read all  

Our Editorial Director reflects on the 80th anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations in the context of ongoing wars, the decline of multilateralism, and the prophetic voice of the Popes over the decades. Read all  

Since its launch in 2022, the World Women’s Observatory has made significant strides in empowering vulnerable women across Africa through advocacy, training, and strategic partnerships. Read all  

On the World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Pope Leo XIV offers words of comfort to everyone battling an addiction, recalling that though drug use can be a sort of “invisible prison” difficult to escape, we are called to freedom. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV meets with members of the Aid Agencies for the Oriental Churches, and encourages Eastern-rite Catholics to bear witness to Christ’s peace amid the destruction wrought by conflict. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV thanks Redemptorist and Scalabrinian Bishops for their commitment to serve God’s flock with self-sacrifice, despite all difficulties. Read all  

The Catholic Bishops of Kenya express their sorrow for the violence afflicting the country, including those who died protesting Albert Ojwang’s death earlier this month following his arrest. Read all  

In a meditation for the Jubilee of Bishops, Pope Leo XIV says Bishops must be witnesses of hope through the example of “a life firmly grounded in God and completely devoted to the service of the Church.” Read all  

Pope Leo XIV urges seminarians from the Dioceses of Triveneto to keep their eyes fixed on Jesus, cast every minute of their lives on the Lord’s faithfulness, and to remember that Blessed John Paul I, who came from their region, was a “shepherd” who presents “a true model for priestly life.” Read all  

Pope Leo XIV expresses his closeness with the Christians of the Middle East and calls once again for the paths of diplomacy and dialogue to be chosen. Read all  

During his weekly General Audience in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reflects on two miracles which demonstrate that the Lord can always heal us when we go to Him in trust and faith, for “Jesus is our hope” and will make us new. Read all  

The Catholic Church in Ethiopia has warmly welcomed Archbishop Brian Ngozi Udaigwe as the new Apostolic Nuncio to Ethiopia, following his appointment by Pope Francis. Read all  

Members of ‘The Chosen’ TV series travel to Rome to discuss the importance of the newest season and its role in connecting viewers to Jesus. Read all  

In a telegram on June 24, the Pope joins his voice to that of others offering their condolences and prayers for the victims and their families of the suicide bombing at St. Elias church in Damascus, Syris. Read all  

On the occasion of the Solemnity of Saint John the Baptist, Pope Leo XIV expresses his gratitude to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta for their concrete witness to God’s love, and underscores the need to foster prayer and appropriate formation. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV confirms the election of Fr Francesco as Custos of the Holy Land and Guardian of Mount Zion Read all  

The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV welcomes some 4000 seminarians and formators to the Vatican for their Jubilee, offering them a meditation on the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the priestly life. Read all  

Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians. Read all  

During the UN Security Council’s Open Debate on Poverty, Underdevelopment, and Conflict in New York, the Holy See ‘underscores the urgent moral responsibility to address the root causes of poverty,’ and reiterates concern regarding ‘the ever-growing military expenditure, which diverts significant resources from investments in development sectors such as healthcare, education and infrastructure.’ Read all  

Catholic Bishops in Tanzania have invited dioceses, parishes, and prayer centres to participate in a day of prayer, fasting, and adoration. As far as possible, they urge priests to make the Sacraments of Penance and Eucharist available on 23 August 2025. The purpose is to dedicate time to pray for the country to have peaceful elections and remain united—a nation that lives in justice and peace. Read all  

Bishop Kevin Rhoades, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Religious Liberty, highlights the domestic and international issues the Church in the United States is focusing on during Religious Freedom Week 2025. Read all  

A hot-air balloon caught fire and tumbled from the sky on Saturday morning in Praia Grande, a municipality in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, killing eight people and injuring 13 others. Read all