Trump orders US attack on Iran nuclear sites, as Pope Leo, bishops plead for peace June 22, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The U.S. has attacked three nuclear facilities in Iran, in a move that comes amid repeated pleas from Pope Leo XIV and other church leaders for peace and dialogue in ending multiple conflicts throughout the world, including that between Israel and Iran.
Vatican presents ongoing plans to further reduce carbon footprint June 21, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News 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.
Finance experts launch report at Vatican on foreign debt relief June 20, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Holy Year 2025 can have a lasting impact on the world’s poorest countries if governments and international institutions embrace a key element of the biblical concept of jubilee by forgiving, restructuring or pausing foreign debt repayments, said a report commissioned by Pope Francis.
Traditionalist Catholics see evangelization potential of Latin Mass June 20, 2025By Jonathan Luxmoore OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Traditionalist Catholics have urged Pope Leo XIV to ease his predecessor’s restrictions on the Latin Mass, insisting the move was based on misunderstandings and is hampering a Western church revival.
Liturgical music can teach value of unity in diversity, pope says June 19, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Feature, News, Vatican, World News The liturgical music tradition of polyphony with its blend of melodies and harmonies should lift people’s spirits as it subtly transmits a message about diversity and unity, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope: Resist the ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons June 18, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Conflict in the Middle East, News, Vatican, World News The world must resist the allure of modern weapons which threaten to give conflicts a ferocity surpassing that of previous wars, Pope Leo XIV said.
Jesus invites Christians to overcome despair, pope says June 18, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News When hope seems long gone, Christians can turn to Jesus to overcome being resigned to despair and regain the desire to be healed, Pope Leo XIV said.
A month after his election, most U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably June 18, 2025By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Just over a month after his election, Pope Leo XIV is enjoying positive reviews from most of the nation’s Catholics, according to a new poll.
A cry for unity June 18, 2025By Michael R. Heinlein OSV News Filed Under: Commentary, Vatican Pope Leo has assumed the Petrine ministry as old ecclesial divisions have reared up anew and as heightened polarization has weakened the church’s unity and mission.
Pope asks Italian bishops to proclaim the Gospel, teach peace June 17, 2025By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Bishops, News, Vatican, World News Finding more effective ways to proclaim the Gospel, educate for peace, defend human dignity and promote dialogue are key challenges to living the faith and building the kingdom of God today, Pope Leo XIV said.
Pope Leo XIV will escape Rome’s heat in July by going to papal villa June 17, 2025By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, Vatican, World News 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.
Pope urges Madagascar’s bishops to protect creation as prophetic mission June 16, 2025By Justin McLellan Catholic News Service Filed Under: Environment, News, Vatican, World News Pope Leo XIV asked Madagascar’s bishops to embrace the care of creation as a central part of their prophetic ministry, calling on them to safeguard the unique ecological beauty and fragility of their homeland.
