Ukraine religious leaders issue ‘desperate cry’ to world to end Russia’s war July 10, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Ukraine’s religious leaders have issued a “desperate cry” to the global faith community, pleading for international action in ending “the humanitarian and spiritual catastrophe” resulting from Russia’s war on their nation.
Pope Leo wears Chicago-made vestments to July 9 ‘care of creation’ Mass July 10, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Vestments worn by Pope Leo XIV and his concelebrants July 9 at the first Mass “for the care of creation” were made by a firm in his hometown of Chicago.
Pope: Vatican still ready to host peace talks between Russia, Ukraine July 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Pope Leo XIV reiterated his willingness to host representatives of Russia and Ukraine at the Vatican for peace negotiations.
Pope prays for conversion of those resisting climate action at new Mass July 9, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV celebrated a new formulary of the Mass “for the care of creation.”
After 12 years, locals welcome pope back to his summer home July 9, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News After more than a decade without its most famous vacationer, the quiet town of Castel Gandolfo once again counts the pope among its summer residents.
Synod office provides guidelines to help local churches, bishops implement synodality July 9, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Synodality, Vatican, World News Local churches and bishops worldwide will be instrumental in helping implement the proposals and foster the spirit of the 2024 final document of the Synod of Bishops on synodality, the Vatican synod office said.
Pope’s prayer intention for July: That the faithful might again learn how to discern July 8, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV’s prayer intention for July is for expanded formation in discernment.
Augustinian prior opens up about papal vacation, first encyclical, appointments and tennis July 8, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV began his summer break July 6 at Castel Gandolfo, where he’ll stay through July 20. But don’t expect the Holy Father to simply relax.
3 North Americans named to Vatican dicasteries for ecumenism, interreligious dialogue July 8, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Three North Americans are among recent appointees to Vatican dicasteries that address issues of ecumenism and interreligious dialogue.
Safeguarding remains a top priority with new appointment, US cardinal says July 7, 2025By Carol Glatz OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Pope at Angelus: Be a laborer in the field of mission July 7, 2025By OSV News OSV News Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News Addressing the faithful gathered for his Sunday Angelus on July 6, Pope Leo offered a reflection on the missionary nature of the church, grounded in the Gospel of Luke.
Pope names French Archbishop Verny as new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, replacing retired Cardinal July 7, 2025By Jean Charles Putzolu OSV News Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, News, Vatican, World News Archbishop Thibault Verny is the new president of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. He will put his French experience at the service of the universal church, while retaining his diocesan responsibilities.
