Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo’s visit as ‘pilgrim of peace,’ Catholic clergy say October 22, 2025By Dale Gavlak OSV News Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News Lebanon eagerly awaits Pope Leo XIV’s upcoming visit, marking his first apostolic trip abroad, Catholic clergy organizers say.
Pope to issue document on Catholic education, name St. Newman co-patron October 22, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Schools, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV will issue a document on Catholic education Oct. 28, marking the 60th anniversary of the Second Vatican Council’s declaration on education, a top Vatican official said.
The risen Christ brings joy, hope along life’s journey, pope says October 22, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The joy of Christ’s resurrection can repair the widespread sadness and malaise in today’s world, Pope Leo XIV said.
Attacks on religious liberty increase, say cardinal, papal foundation October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Religious Freedom, Vatican, World News Religious freedom is not only a fundamental and essential human right, “it is also a pathway to truth and deeper communion with God and neighbor,” said Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state.
‘Fundamental change’ needed to protect humanity amid arms race, says Vatican diplomat October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Gabriele G. Caccia, the Holy See’s U.N. apostolic nuncio and permanent observer, delivered a statement at the Oct. 17 general debate of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
Pope thanks Roma, Sinti, Travelers for witness of faith amid hardships October 21, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Ecumenism and Interfaith Relations, News, Vatican, World News Often literally pushed to the margins of cities and even parish life, Catholic members of the Roma, Sinti and Traveling communities are models of steadfast faith in the face of adversity, Pope Leo XIV said.
New saints show courage to defend faith, help those in need, pope says October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Saints, Vatican, World News Holiness flourishes in those who serve the weakest, and Christians should defend the truths of the faith, no matter the cost, Pope Leo XIV said, highlighting key traits of the new saints he proclaimed.
Pope Leo meets with coalition of survivors of clergy abuse October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV met with a coalition of survivors of abuse and victims’ advocates for the first time at the Vatican Oct. 20.
Marriage is a ‘noble, exalted’ vocation, path to holiness, pope says October 20, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Marriage & Family Life, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Sacramental marriage and traditional family life increase joy in the good times, give strength during hard times and are a path to true holiness, Pope Leo XIV said.
Loan sharks reflect ‘corruption of the human heart,’ pope says October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News When the pursuit of profit rules, people become objects to be exploited, and humanity loses its soul, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope asks: When there are cries for help, do Christians respond with love? October 20, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, Vatican, World News Canonizing seven new saints on World Mission Sunday, Pope Leo XIV said God is present wherever the innocent suffer, and his form of justice is forgiveness.
Pope on a boat to speak peace with young adults October 17, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News, Young Adult Ministry Pope Leo XIV traveled 23 miles by car to board the “Bel Espoir” sailboat and speak to the crew about peacemaking.
