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At the conclusion of the Angelus, Pope Leo XIV expresses his deep gratitude to those who work to build peace in countries experiencing war. He also offers prayers for the people of the Philippines, hit by Typhoon Fung-wong. Read all  

During his weekly Angelus address, Pope Leo XIV reminds the faithful that “the true sanctuary of God is Christ” who is “the only mediator of salvation, the only Redeemer, the One who, by uniting Himself with our humanity, and transforming us with His love, represents the door that opens wide for us and leads us to the Father.” Read all  

Celebrating Mass on the occasion of the Dedication of the Basilica of St John Lateran, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the Church, urging the faithful to be ‘free from the criteria of the world, which too often demands immediate results because it does not know the wisdom of waiting’. ‘Jesus changes us and calls us to work in God’s great construction site, wisely shaping us according to His plans for salvation.’ ‘In Rome,’ says the Pope, ‘there is a great good that grows’ beyond the hardships. Read all  

Pope Leo meets with a group of survivors of clerical abuse in Belgium in a climate of “closeness, deep listening, and painful dialogue”, which concluded with a moment of prayer. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV sends a videomessage to the young people gathered the Cathedral of Košice in Slovakia and encourages them to bring the light of Christ to their families, schools, workplaces and more. Read all  

As the Church celebrates the feast of the Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome, Jenny Kraska offers her thoughts on the day’s Gospel reading, which tells how Jesus cast the money-changers out of the Temple. Read all  

There is a common thread running through the magisterium of the new Pope: he has proposed a model of Christian community, missionary in nature, where communion is lived, and which is therefore capable of serving all, starting with the least; a community committed to fostering dialogue and peace. A Church that does not “lean” on the powerful nor confuse mission with religious marketing, but knows how to be leaven because it reflects the light of Another. Read all  

In Belém, Brazil, at the meeting of world leaders that preceded the United Nations Climate Change Conference to be held from November 10 to 21, the Cardinal Secretary of State spoke about the Paris Agreement, which marks its tenth anniversary. Read all  

The Israeli military says it has identified a body handed over from Gaza as a 61-year-old Israeli-Argentinian. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV receives President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa on Saturday in the Vatican. Read all  

At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo greets participants in the Jubilee of Work, calling for “a collective commitment” to create jobs and ensure “young people can realize their dreams and contribute to the common good.” Read all  

To mark the six-month anniversary of Pope Leo’s election, “Leo from Chicago,” a documentary from Vatican Radio – Vatican News on the Pope’s American roots will be released on November 10. At 6 p.m. Rome time CET, the documentary will be published in three languages (English, Italian, Spanish) on Vatican News’ channels. Read all  

In a monastery garden in Iraq’s Nineveh Plains, Vatican News meets the team behind the ‘Mesopotamia Heritage Truck’ touring the country to reconnect Iraqis with their ancient roots. Read all  

The star of hundreds of films spent forty-eight hours in Rome, where he received the Lupa Capitolina honor from the Mayor of Rome. This morning, he visited the Vatican and met Pope Leo XIV for a brief exchange, where the pontiff gifted him a Rosary. Read all  

The work by German artist Michael Triegel, on display in the church near St Peter’s, depicts among its figures a homeless man who once posed for the artist and is now buried in the adjacent cemetery. The altarpiece, which will be on display for two years, is a sign of ecumenical dialogue. Read all  

The 81st General Assembly of the Italian Bishops’ Conference will take place in the city of St Francis from 17 to 20 November, focusing on pastoral priorities, safeguarding, and Catholic education. Read all  

From 28 to 30 November, Castel Gandolfo will be host to ‘Restarting the Economy’, a global meeting promoted by The Economy of Francesco. The international event will be aimed at rethinking the economy in light of the Jubilee, focusing on social justice, care for the Earth, and freedom from debt. Read all  

In a message delivered by Cardinal Parolin at the UN Climate Conference in Belém, the Pope calls for urgent action and an “ecological conversion” rooted in responsibility, justice, and solidarity. Read all  

In his message to the 17th National Missionary Congress, currently taking place in Mexico, Pope Leo XIV urges missionaries to proclaim hope in Christ in our times marked by social divisions, poverty, and the challenges posed by new technologies. Read all  

In an interview on the sidelines of the Climate Summit in Belém, Brazil, ahead of COP30, Cardinal Parolin speaks to Vatican News of the Church’s commitment to offer an ethical response to Climate Change, warning that environmental crises now displace more people than wars. Read all  

In Sweden, where Catholics make up less than two percent of the population and contemplative orders are underrepresented, Sister Elisabeth from the Carmelite monastery of Glumslöv offers an extraordinary look at a way of life that is almost completely unknown in Scandinavia. Read all  

A summit of world leaders is underway in Belém, Brazil, a few days before the official opening of COP30 climate conference. With 2024 being the hottest year on record, and the first to exceed the threshold of 1.55°C above pre-industrial levels, our correspondent in Belém takes a closer look at what’s at stake. Read all  

During the second edition of the “Meaning Meets Us” gathering, organized by Scholas Occurrentes on November 2-5 in Rome, young university students discover a space where they can speak without fear, recognize one another as equals, and dream together of peace. Read all  

Pope Leo XIV calls on communicators to seek the common good and exercise caution against anything that dehumanizes or manipulates others, during an audience with the Advisory Board of the RCS Academy. Read all  

Meeting with a group dedicated to quality Catholic education in Africa, Pope Leo XIV calls for Catholic schools on the continent to respond to students’ silent cries for help. Read all