vatican news EucharistFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope leads Corpus Christi procession through streets of Rome Cindy WoodenJune 23, 20254 min read In carrying Jesus through the city streets in a Corpus Christi procession, Christians are called to be witnesses of his love, sharing both their material and spiritual gifts, Pope Leo XIV said. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Trump orders US attack on Iran nuclear sites, as Pope Leo, bishops plead for peace Gina ChristianJune 22, 20257 min read 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. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Finance experts launch report at Vatican on foreign debt relief Cindy WoodenJune 20, 20255 min read 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. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Traditionalist Catholics see evangelization potential of Latin Mass Jonathan LuxmooreJune 20, 20255 min read 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. Arts & CultureFeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Liturgical music can teach value of unity in diversity, pope says Cindy WoodenJune 19, 20252 min read 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. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWorld News Pope: Resist the ‘temptation’ of embracing weapons Justin McLellanJune 18, 20252 min read 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. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Jesus invites Christians to overcome despair, pope says Justin McLellanJune 18, 20253 min read 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. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News A month after his election, most U.S. Catholics view Pope Leo XIV favorably Gina ChristianJune 18, 20253 min read 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. CommentaryVatican A cry for unity Michael R. HeinleinJune 18, 20254 min read 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. BishopsNewsVaticanWorld News Pope asks Italian bishops to proclaim the Gospel, teach peace Cindy WoodenJune 17, 20253 min read 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. Previous 1 … 1 2 3 … 272 Next