vatican news EnvironmentNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges Madagascar’s bishops to protect creation as prophetic mission Justin McLellanJune 16, 20253 min read 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. NewsReligious FreedomVaticanWorld News At audience with martyr’s mother, pope prays for peace in Congo Cindy WoodenJune 16, 20253 min read In the presence of the mother of the newly beatified martyr, Pope Leo XIV prayed that Blessed Floribert Bwana Chui would intercede to finally bring peace to Congo. NewsVaticanWorld News Sharing joy of discovery contributes to peace, pope tells astronomers Carol GlatzJune 16, 20253 min read Scientific discovery and knowledge are meant to benefit all of humanity, Pope Leo XIV told young astronomers. FeatureNewsVaticanWorld News Pope addresses instances of violence against Christians, prays for peace Justin McLellanJune 16, 20253 min read Pope Leo XIV decried escalating violence around the world, spotlighting attacks against Christian communities and calling for peace and justice in conflict-ridden areas. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Pope Leo XIV’s diplomatic efforts may impact U.S. foreign policy, analyst says Kate ScanlonJune 16, 20254 min read In a little over a month since his election to the papacy, Pope Leo XIV has appeared to embrace his role as a head of state to promote Catholic principles about peacebuilding, an analyst told OSV News. His actions as a head of state could also impact U.S. diplomacy. Conflict in the Middle EastNewsVaticanWorld News Pope urges peace, warns against escalation in Middle East conflict Justin McLellanJune 15, 20252 min read As conflict in the Middle East escalated with Israeli airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran and retaliatory drone attacks on Israel, Pope Leo XIV appealed for restraint and renewed the church’s calls for nuclear disarmament and peaceful dialogue. NewsSportsVaticanWorld News In video for Chicago’s celebration, Pope Leo urges youth to recognize the ways God is reaching out to them Simone OrendainJune 15, 20253 min read he June 14 celebration, organized by the Archdiocese of Chicago, included a series of short video clips and first-ever airing of Pope Leo XIV’s video message to the world’s youth at Rate Field on Chicago’s Southside. NewsSportsVaticanWorld News Pope: Sport reveals beauty of God, teaches teamwork, humility and hope Justin McLellanJune 15, 20254 min read Sport, with its demands for self-giving, collaboration and perseverance, reflects the beauty and dynamic love of God, Pope Leo XIV said. NewsVaticanWar in UkraineWorld News Vatican can take 3 key steps to bring Ukrainian kids back from Russia, says child advocate Gina ChristianJune 14, 20255 min read The Vatican can take three key steps to provide greater assistance than it already has in securing the return of Ukrainian children forcibly taken by Russia, a Ukrainian child advocate and former government official told OSV News. FeatureNewsSaintsVaticanWorld News Pope sets Sept. 7 for joint canonization of Blesseds Acutis and Frassati Justin McLellanJune 13, 20254 min read Pope Leo XIV will canonize Blesseds Carlo Acutis and Pier Giorgio Frassati together Sept. 7, the Vatican announced. Previous 1 … 2 3 4 … 272 Next