Pope Leo XIV’s appointment of the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors shows that safeguarding remains a top priority, its former president said.
Archbishops must promote unity, seek new ways to share Gospel, pope says
Archbishops around the world can provide by their example the fraternity and unity in diversity the entire Catholic Church needs today, Pope Leo XIV said.
Vatican presents ongoing plans to further reduce carbon footprint
St. Peter’s Basilica and some of its surrounding buildings are working to reduce their environmental impact by becoming more energy efficient and promoting sustainability.
Expert: Religious show courage helping others, fear standing up for self
While women religious may be vocal and courageous about the violence and injustice others face, they often remain silent and intimidated when it comes to speaking up about their own fears and abuse, one superior general said at an international safeguarding conference in Rome.
Pope Leo XIV will escape Rome’s heat in July by going to papal villa
Pope Leo XIV will spend two weeks of July at the papal summer residence in Castel Gandolfo, bringing back a centuries-old tradition that had been suspended by Pope Francis.
Sharing joy of discovery contributes to peace, pope tells astronomers
Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers.
UN secretary-general meets Pope Leo, top Vatican officials
Pope Leo XIV met with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres during a private audience at the Vatican June 11.
Papal diplomats must always defend poor, religious freedom, pope says
Every papal diplomat around the world must let people know that the Catholic Church is always on the side of the marginalized and is ready to face everything “out of love,” Pope Leo XIV said.
Serve the Holy See by striving for holiness, pope tells officials, staff
Those serving the Holy See can serve its mission best by striving to live a holy life in conformity to Christ, Pope Leo XIV said.
God’s love breaks down walls, opens borders, dispels hatred, pope says
In a world marked by wars and where people are disconnected and numb with indifference, Pope Leo XIV prayed that the Holy Spirit would “open borders, break down walls” and dissolve hatred so everyone can live as children of one human family.
Commission tells pope universal safeguarding guidelines almost ready
The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors hopes to deliver a “Universal Guidelines Framework for Safeguarding” to Pope Leo XIV later this year, the commission said.
Vatican office must be place of faith, charity, not ambition, pope says
Because of its universal character and outlook, the Catholic Church can be a driving force for building communion between the church of Rome and the local churches as well as fostering friendly relationships in the world community, Pope Leo XIV told members of the Vatican Secretariat of State.