Pope Leo XIV prayed for peace in Lebanon and the protection of Maronite faithful worldwide during the Angelus in Castel Gandolfo, according to Vatican reporting by Linda Bordoni. The pontiff’s remarks followed the weekend beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek, who led the Maronite Church from 1899 to 1931. Beatification of Patriarch Elias Hoayek in Lebanon … Read more
Pope Leo XIV sent a video message on Saturday to bishops and members gathered in Jakarta, Indonesia, for the 12th Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, running from July 20 to 26, assuring them of his spiritual closeness and praying for the guidance of the Holy Spirit as they discuss issues affecting … Read more
Pope Leo XIV, celebrating the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul at St. Peter’s Basilica, called on the faithful to emulate the Church’s two patron saints as models of unity and humble service. During the Mass, the Pope performed the blessing and imposition of the pallium upon new Metropolitan Archbishops, emphasizing the duty of shepherds … Read more
Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, warned that global governments are prioritizing political and economic interests over universal moral standards. He argued that nations often ignore human rights abuses in allied countries while imposing sanctions on enemies, creating an unstable global framework of truth and values. Why … Read more
Vatican News will release a new documentary titled Leo in Rome on July 1, detailing the years Robert Francis Prevost, now Pope Leo XIV, spent in Italy prior to his election. The film, a production of the Editorial Directorate of the Dicastery for Communication, tracks his trajectory from his arrival in 1981 to his tenure … Read more
Pope Leo XIV opened an Extraordinary Consistory at the Vatican on June 26, calling on the Cardinals to prioritize global peace and the “true freedom of faith.” During the opening Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica, the Pope characterized war as an affront to human dignity, asserting that it is “never blessed by God.” The assembly, … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has escalated a public dispute with Donald Trump after the former U.S. president mocked her on Friday for allegedly “begging” for a photograph at a recent G7 summit. Meloni denied the claim, accusing Trump of inventing the incident, while her government responded by canceling a planned diplomatic visit to the … Read more
Pope Leo emphasized the necessity of civic responsibility and the “common good” during his recent pastoral visit to Pavia, framing the city as both a gift and a task for its residents. According to Vatican News, the Pope challenged citizens to move beyond individual interests, arguing that social stability depends on active participation, education, and … Read more
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has publicly denounced US President Donald Trump for claiming she “begged” for photographs during their recent G7 summit encounter. Meloni rejected the account as a “completely fabricated” narrative, marking a sharp decline in relations between the two leaders. The diplomatic spat has prompted Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani to cancel … Read more
Pope Leo XIV’s recent address addressed two distinct global concerns: the humanitarian crisis following a 7.8-magnitude earthquake in the Philippines and the beatification of martyrs who died under totalitarian regimes. These actions signal a continued Vatican focus on both immediate disaster relief and the long-term recognition of social justice through faith. What caused the recent … Read more