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Pope meets Roberto Benigni ahead of Saint Peter monologue premiere
Posted on 12/4/2025 10:33 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV views excerpts of Roberto Benigni’s upcoming monologue “Peter: A Man in the Wind,” produced in collaboration with Vatican Media and airing on Italian state TV.
Archbishop Gallagher calls for renewed commitment to peace
Posted on 12/4/2025 09:48 AM ()
At the OSCE Ministerial Council in Vienna, Archbishop Paul Gallagher call fosr renewed efforts in conflict prevention, especially regarding Ukraine. He also highlights rising religious intolerance, migration challenges, and the need for stronger action against human trafficking.
IOR’s sustainability report highlights high transparency standards
Posted on 12/4/2025 09:29 AM ()
The Vatican Bank publishes its first Sustainability Report on its commitment to environmental, social and governance principles and towards sustainable finance.
Pope Leo welcomes the President of the Slovak Republic
Posted on 12/4/2025 07:57 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV welcomes the President of the Slovak Republic Peter Pellegrini at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. With the Secretary of State, talks included mutual appreciation for the strong bilateral relations and the international context, with a focus on the war in Ukraine and its repercussions for European security.
Holy See: Ukrainian children must return to their families
Posted on 12/4/2025 07:16 AM ()
The Permanent Observer Mission of the Holy See to the United Nations continues its efforts, including through Cardinal Matteo Zuppi, for the return of Ukrainian children taken to Russia.
Franciscan friars join rescue operations in flood-struck Indonesia
Posted on 12/4/2025 06:43 AM ()
Search and rescue operations are underway in Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand following last week’s catastrophic floods and landslides. In Indonesia, the Franciscan community has mobilised to help rescuers and provide shelter to the most vulnerable.
Pope Leo meets with the President of Mongolia
Posted on 12/4/2025 06:23 AM ()
In addition to meeting with Pope Leo, the President also meets with the Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin. These talks focused on cultural collaboration and the Church's contribution to the country, particularly in the fields of healthcare and education.
Fears of more atrocities in Sudan
Posted on 12/4/2025 06:03 AM ()
The U.N. human rights chief has warned of another wave of atrocities in Sudan as fighting intensifies across the Kordofan region.
Pope Leo suppresses Commission for Donations to the Holy See
Posted on 12/4/2025 05:58 AM ()
As a result of consultations with the Council for the Economy and other experts, Pope Leo XIV issues a chirograph suppressing the Commission for Donations to the Holy See, which had been established by Francis on 11 February 2025.
“100 Nativity Scenes in the Vatican” exhibition to open 8 December
Posted on 12/4/2025 05:56 AM ()
The Vatican will inaugurate the 8th edition of the exhibition featuring nativity scenes from around the world as part of the cultural event series “Jubilee is Culture”.