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Pope Leo XIV: ‘The cry of displaced children rises to God’

“The cry of displaced children rises to God today,” Pope Leo said in his message for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees, which the church observes on Sept. 27. The pope’s message was released Aug. 14 by the Holy See Press Office.

South Korea to host first Christian–Confucian colloquium in Seoul

Christian and Confucian religious leaders, scholars, and representatives are set to gather at Sogang University in Seoul on August 4-5 for the first Christian–Confucian Colloquium.

Pope: Digital communication must serve truth and human dignity

Pope Leo has called on Catholic communicators to promote digital tools and strategies inspired by the pursuit of truth and respect for human dignity.

Synod publishes ‘Recollecting’ resource for 2027 local church assemblies

The General Secretariat of the Synod has published a new resource to help dioceses and eparchies — the dioceses of the Eastern Catholic Churches — prepare their evaluation assemblies, which will conclude the local stage of the synod’s implementation process.

Pope Leo: ‘I love America’s sense of freedom and welcome of all people’

On the heels of his vacation period in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo XIV granted a brief interview to American broadcaster NBC on Wednesday evening after a prayer event for peace with musical accompaniment by Andrea Bocelli and children from around the world.

Vatican Gardens' gruesome past grows into green haven

Today's lush and immaculately manicured Vatican Gardens were once just a sprawl of mosquito-infested swamps, clay hillsides and hardy grape vines.

Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States

“May the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into the future.” Pope Leo XIV expressed this in a letter he sent to the American people to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

Pope Leo assures Americans of prayers on 250th anniversary of United States

"May the Spirit of 1776 continue to inspire hope and unity as the United States of America moves into the future." 

Pope Leo tells cardinals war is 'never blessed by God'

Opening the first day of his second consistory with cardinals from around the world, Pope Leo XIV condemned war as "never blessed by God" while urging the Church's leaders to embrace a style of listening and collaboration.

Pope: Technology should serve friendships, not replace them

Pope Leo XIV visited the Vatican’s Estate Ragazzi summer camp June 22, meeting with children and young people taking part in this year’s program and answering several questions.

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