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Pope: Historical U.S.-Europe alliance important today and in the future
Posted on 12/9/2025 11:51 AM ()
In remarks to journalists in Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo says the historical alliance between Europe and the United States may "unfortunately" be changing and confirms the Holy See is working behind the scenes to bring Ukrainian children deported to Russia back home.
The sprouting of the Council, sixty years on
Posted on 12/9/2025 08:52 AM ()
The proclamation of the faith, and the conscience of a Church that knows it does not shine with its own light.
Pope sends aid to Asian countries struck by floods
Posted on 12/9/2025 08:35 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends aid to South and Southeast Asian countries devastated by cyclones and monsoon floods.
Pope urges educators in Africa to support youth seeking a better future
Posted on 12/9/2025 08:18 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV urges Catholic educators in Africa to help young people regain confidence in their future, especially those driven to leave the continent. In a message addressed to a congress held in Nairobi, he calls for formation that strengthens family life, revives solidarity and sacrifice, and shapes leaders committed to the common good.
2025: A deadly year for journalists
Posted on 12/9/2025 07:52 AM ()
Reporters Without Borders release a report listing the number of journalists killed this year: "2025, a deadly year for journalists: this is where hate and impunity lead".
Haitian bishops call for hope and change in a Christmas message
Posted on 12/9/2025 05:44 AM ()
In a message issued on 8 December, the Episcopal Conference of Haiti stress that Christ’s birth can be a source of hope to everyone and call for the upcoming elections to be a chance to “rise above partisan interests”.
COMECE expresses concern over EU Court judgement on same-sex marriage
Posted on 12/9/2025 02:56 AM ()
The Commission of the Bishops’ Conferences of the European Union expresses concern in a statement over a recent ruling by the EU Court of Justice on the recognition of same-sex marriages across Member States.
Pontifical Yearbook now available online with information on global Church
Posted on 12/9/2025 02:43 AM ()
The Holy See’s official Pontifical Yearbook is now available online, providing up-to-date information on the Catholic Church’s institutions across the globe.
Pope Leo meets with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Posted on 12/9/2025 02:24 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the papal residence at Castel Gandolfo to discuss the war in Ukraine and the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Supporting Christians to remain in Lebanon
Posted on 12/8/2025 07:37 AM ()
From the north to the south of the country, the small team at Aid to the Church in Need is working hard to ensure that Christians have a home in the Land of the Cedars. Pastoral care and education are the charity’s two main priorities.