Pope’s October prayer intention: ‘For mental health ministry’
Pope Leo XIV dedicates his October prayer intention to mental health ministry, calling on the Church to listen without judging and accompany those who suffer without excluding them.
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Pope Leo: World needs ecumenical witnesses to Christ
Meeting with a delegation of the Lutheran World Federation, Pope Leo XIV encourages Christians to bear witness to Christ and continue on the ecumenical “journey of grace.”
Cardinal Ouellet presents International Symposium on Vocations and Charisms
During a press conference in the Vatican’s Sala Marconi, Cardinal Marc Ouellet illustrates the International Symposium “Vocations and Charisms: The Theology of God’s Gifts for a Synodal and Missionary Church,” which will take place in the Vatican’s New Synod Hall from April 15–17, 2027, and will feature a rich three-day program.
“More Than a Thousand Words”: L’Osservatore Romano in images at Vatican Museums
The Vatican Museums opens an exhibit at the Vatican Art Gallery to share the artistic and photographic work of the L’Osservatore Romano and the artists that have characterized the newspaper since its graphic redesign in 2020.
Pope: Ecological challenge of our time is more urgent than ever
In a meeting with the Hera Group, an Italian multiutility group that manages environmental services in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV reiterates the importance of creating a “culture of care” to counter the “throwaway culture” that permeates our world and its resources.
New “Donum Missionis” Foundation to oversee Dicastery for Evangelization Colleges
Pope Leo XIV establishes the “Donum Missionis” Foundation with a Rescript, which will be responsible for the maintenance of properties owned by the Dicastery for Evangelization that provide accommodation and formation for seminarians and religious from mission territories.
Relic of Holy Crib to be placed closer to the faithful
The relics of the Holy Crib – the manger in which the Baby Jesus was laid at His birth – will be moved closer to the faithful to accommodate the restoration of the niche and reliquary where they are normally kept in the Confessio of Saint Mary Major.
Cardinal Ravasi joins jury for 2027 Zayed Award for Human Fraternity
The Zayed Award for Human Fraternity announces its five-member judging committee for 2027, recognizing individuals and organizations working to advance human fraternity and peaceful coexistence.
Final report of Synod’s canon law commission published
The canon law commission’s final report proposes amendments to the Code of Canon Law of the Latin Church, based on the work carried out by the two General Assemblies of the Synod of Bishops in October 2023 and October 2024.
Russia, Ukraine continue to exchange deadly strikes
Russia and Ukraine have exchanged deadly aerial attacks, killing and injuring numerous people, as energy infrastructure increasingly becomes a target with winter approaching. The latest strikes also affected neighboring countries amid new Russian nuclear threats against the NATO military alliance.
