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Pope: Let us intensify prayer for the full unity of Christians
Posted on 01/18/2026 03:58 AM ()
Marking the start of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, Pope Leo XIV recalls its origins and calls for renewed prayer for visible unity among Christians.
Pope prays for DR Congo and flood-stricken southern Africa
Posted on 01/18/2026 03:34 AM ()
Pope Leo highlights the grave humanitarian crisis in eastern DR Congo, where violence has forced many to flee, and expresses solidarity with those affected by extreme weather in southern Africa.
Pope at Angelus: We are precious in God's eyes
Posted on 01/18/2026 03:29 AM ()
During his Angelus address this Sunday in the Vatican, Pope Leo XIV calls on Christians to remain vigilant, to focus on what is essential, and to never forget how precious we are in God's eyes.
Cardinal Parolin expresses deep concern over ‘endless tragedy’ in Iran
Posted on 01/17/2026 09:57 AM ()
Speaking to journalists, Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Parolin laments the killing of protesters in Iran and expresses his hope that the uncertainty in Venezuela will evolve into stability, economic recovery, and democracy.
Pope: Angelo Gugel was a faithful, diligent man in service of three Popes
Posted on 01/17/2026 09:41 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV sends a telegram of condolences read out at the funeral of Angelo Gugel, who served three Popes as Papal Chamber Assistant, recalling his “exemplary Christian witness” and generous service to the Vatican.
Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy's mission to build peace in a conflictual world
Posted on 01/17/2026 03:58 AM ()
Archbishop Salvatore Pennacchio, President of the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy, reflects on the Holy See’s diplomatic mission, the role of Apostolic Nunciatures, and the work of Pontifical Representatives in a world marked by conflict and rapid change.
Pope Leo receives Prince Albert II of Monaco
Posted on 01/17/2026 03:53 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV received Prince Albert II of the principality of Monaco in the Vatican on Saturday morning.
Nuncio to Ukraine: 'We are wounded but God is with us'
Posted on 01/17/2026 03:51 AM ()
In an interview with Vatican News, Archbishop Visvaldas Kulbokas, Apostolic Nuncio to Ukraine, discusses the situation in the country after Russian strikes that damaged energy infrastructures.
Pope: Papal diplomats must be ‘bridges of hope when goodness wavers’
Posted on 01/17/2026 02:25 AM ()
As the Pontifical Ecclesiastical Academy celebrates its 325th anniversary, Pope Leo XIV invites his diplomats to embrace their pastoral vocation to seek paths of reconciliation in light of the Gospel.
Jubilee Holy Doors sealed but ‘Christ’s heart is always open’
Posted on 01/17/2026 02:15 AM ()
As the Archpriest of St. Peter’s Basilica seals the last Jubilee Holy Door, Msgr. Orazio Pepe, Secretary of the Fabric of St. Peter, explains the solemn rite of sealing and the spiritual legacy of the 2025 Jubilee of Hope.