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Pope Leo: ‘Music is like a bridge that leads us to God’
Posted on 12/6/2025 10:30 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV joins the audience at the Vatican’s “Concert with the Poor” in the Paul VI Hall and expresses his pleasure to be able to partake in the joy of listening to music, which is “not a luxury for the few, but a divine gift accessible to everyone.”
A letter declares Universities as builders of Polish–German reconciliation
Posted on 12/6/2025 09:26 AM ()
The rectors of Catholic and ecclesiastical universities write a letter on Polish–German reconciliation, taking a significant step towards reconciliation after the Second World War.
Qatar: Gaza ceasefire cannot be considered complete
Posted on 12/6/2025 07:05 AM ()
Qatar’s prime minister has warned that the nearly two‑month‑old ceasefire in the Gaza Strip cannot be considered complete until Israeli forces fully withdraw under a peace plan backed by Washington and the United Nations.
Despite new settler attacks on Taybeh, Christians continue to hope
Posted on 12/6/2025 06:29 AM ()
Two cars were set on fire and a building was defaced with a threatening message during the night between 4 and 5 December in Taybeh, a Christian village in the northern West Bank. The incident occurred only hours after the inauguration of the parish’s “Christmas Nights” celebrations.
Holy See satisfied with civil recognition of Chinese Bishop Zhang Weizhu
Posted on 12/6/2025 03:19 AM ()
In a statement, the Director of the Holy See Press Office says civil recognition of the Bishop Emeritus of the Apostolic Prefecture of Xinxiang, in mainland China, is an important step in the communal journey of ecclesiastical circumscription.
Pope at Audience: Advent teaches us how to wait in active hope
Posted on 12/6/2025 01:36 AM ()
At the Jubilee Audience, Pope Leo XIV reflects on the importance of active waiting during the Advent Season, as we learn to hope and help bring the Kingdom of God closer through our good actions.
Pope: Holy See will not be silent bystander amid global inequality and war
Posted on 12/6/2025 00:45 AM ()
Receiving new Ambassadors to the Holy See, Pope Leo XIV tells them the Holy See will not be a silent bystander amid global inequality and conflict.
Lord’s Day Reflection: George Bailey meets John the Baptist
Posted on 12/6/2025 00:00 AM ()
As the Church marks the Second Sunday of Advent, Jenny Kraska offers her reflection on the Gospel reading for the day.
Pope: Martyrs of Chimbote a call to ecclesial unity, mission, fidelity to Christ
Posted on 12/5/2025 23:00 PM ()
On the tenth anniversary of their beatification, Pope Leo XIV highlights the enduring witness of the Martyrs of Chimbote as a model of communion and missionary dedication.
Michael Bublé: When I hear music, I hear the voice of God
Posted on 12/5/2025 08:32 AM ()
Ahead of the 6th edition of the Vatican's Concert with the Poor, to be held on 6 December, Canadian singer and songwriter Michael Bublé shares how “music is a gift from God” and says he hopes to use his platform as an artist to share his faith.