World cannot remain indifferent to suffering of migrant children, pope says August 14, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, Vatican, World News The world must no longer look at the plight of migrants, especially children, as a problem to be managed or quantified, but as a call to protect human rights and dignity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, financial assistance to disaster-stricken Colombia August 13, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV sent a donation of 100,000 euros (approximately $115,321) for humanitarian relief efforts in Colombia, which is still reeling in the aftermath of a deadly earthquake early this week.
Hong Kong’s Father Benedict Chao, world’s oldest Trappist monk, dead at 108 August 12, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Hong Kong announced the death of Trappist Father Benedict Chao, who, prior to his death at 108 years old, was the oldest Trappist monk in the world.
Latin America: Bishops express solidarity with Colombia as death toll surpasses 250 August 12, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Messages of solidarity from bishops’ conferences across Latin America poured in as rescue workers race against time to save victims still trapped beneath the rubble in multiple cities across Colombia.
Pope appeals for peace in Sudan, prays for victims in Ukraine-Russia conflict August 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV called for an immediate ceasefire and humanitarian aid to innocent civilians in Sudan caught between conflict between state military and paramilitary forces.
Pope Leo XIV offers prayers, condolences as bishops urge solidarity following Colombia earthquake August 11, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV said he was deeply saddened by the loss of life and destruction following a powerful earthquake that struck Colombia, leaving more than 100 dead and dozens of collapsed buildings.
Diocese in Nigeria mourns death of priest killed in machete attack August 3, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Police in northern Nigeria are investigating the murder of a priest who was killed in an apparent roadside ambush.
In Spain, diocese pledges emergency aid as death toll rises in enclave’s border crisis July 31, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta offered emergency resources to civil authorities July 31 as more than 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, straining local infrastructure.
Russian attack leaves 8 dead in Ukraine; suspected missile lands in Poland July 31, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News An overnight July 30 onslaught of Russian missiles and drones struck Ukraine, leaving eight people, including several children, dead and dozens wounded in the aftermath.
Wildfires in Spain force Augustinian nuns to evacuate monastery July 29, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, World News Wildfires burning through central Spain forced a community of Augustinian nuns to evacuate their monastery as flames threatened the region.
Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Spain, France July 27, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV offered prayers as firefighters continue to battle massive wildfires in Spain and France that have forced hundreds of thousands to evacuate from their homes.
Journalists launch initiative to bring letters from Venezuelan quake survivors to Pope Leo XIV July 24, 2026By Junno Arocho Esteves OSV News Filed Under: Feature, Journalism, News, Vatican, World News Since the pontificate of St. Paul VI, journalists covering the Vatican have had the unique privilege of direct access to the Vicar of Christ at 30,000 feet.
