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Pope Leo XIV Meets with Faith Leaders, Expresses Desire for Synodality, “ecumenical journey and interreligious dialogue”
Pope Leo XIV met with faith leaders at the Vatican on Monday, emphasizing his commitment to continue Pope Francis’ legacy on synodality in relation to ecumenical dialogue.
Mozambique’s Catholic Bishops Call for National Commitment to Healing ahead of Golden Independence Jubilee
As the people of God in Mozambique prepare to celebrate 50 years of independence in September, the country’s Catholic Bishops are calling for a renewed commitment to reconciliation, healing, and justice.
Vatican Might Host Imminent Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks, U.S. President Trump Says after Call with Russian President
Trump said that following a call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Russia and Ukraine will begin ceasefire negotiations that the Vatican might host.
Catholic Bishop in Angola Raises Alarm Over Rising Human Trafficking amid Porous Borders
Bishop Leopoldo Ndakalako of the Catholic Diocese of Menongue in Angola has expressed concern over missing police presence along Angola’s Southern and Eastern borders with Namibia and Zambia, a phenomenon that contributes to a rise in human trafficking.
Today, May 19, We Celebrate Saint Celestine V, Pope
Celestine is a saint who will always be remembered for the unique manner in which he was elected Pope, for his spectacular incompetence in that office, and for the distinction of being the first pontiff ever to have resigned.
A Papacy Begins: Pope Leo XIV Calls for United Church at His Inauguration Eucharistic Celebration
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pontiff, began his papacy with a richly-symbolic inaugural Mass, celebrated at the Vatican before a crowd of 150,00 people.
At Funeral Mass, Homilist Mourns 7 Franciscan Capuchins Who Died in Road Accident in Nigeria, “they are now with Christ”
The passing on of seven members of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap.) in Nigeria, in a road accident on May 3 should not be a reason for despair inasmuch as it is a blow to the global Order, the homilist at the Funeral Mass of the late OFM Cap. members has said.
Attempt “to push for policy change”: Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association Official on Government Abortion Statistics
The Chairperson of the Kenya Catholic Doctors’ Association (KCDA) has cast doubt on the methodology used in the abortion statistics that Kenya’s Ministry of Health (MoH) released on May 2, saying the numbers were inflated to promote pro-abortion legislation.
Reported Killings in Burkina Faso “unfortunate”, Church Source Says, Expresses Hope for Better Days of Unity, Peace
The recent reported cases of separate killings of dozens of civilians and hundreds of soldiers in Burkina Faso are “unfortunate”, a Church source has said.
Address Mental Illness among Clergy, Seminarians to Curb Rise of “mentally unstable priests”: Archbishop in Nigeria
Archbishop Matthew Ishaya Audu of Nigeria’s Catholic Archdiocese of Jos has raised alarm over insufficient attention to the mental health of members of the Clergy and Seminarians, warning that this may result in the emergence of Priest, who are “mentally unstable”.
Pope Leo XIV’s Homily at Inauguration Mass Beginning His Petrine Ministry: Full Text
Pope Leo XIV delivered this homily at the Mass for the Initiation of the Petrine Ministry on Sunday, May 18, after being elected the 266th successor of St. Peter on May 8.
Catholic Nun in South Sudanese Diocese Concerned about Few Church Marriages: “only one or two per year”
A member of the Comboni Missionary Sisters (CMS) serving in South Sudan’s Catholic Diocese of Wau has expressed her commitment to fostering strong families in the East-Central African nation, where the number of Church marriages is still very low.
Today, May 18, We Celebrate St. John I, Pope
On May 18, the Catholic Church honors the first “Pope John” in its history. Saint John I was a martyr for the faith, imprisoned and starved to death by a heretical Germanic king during the sixth century.
The Meaning of Pope Leo XIV’s Sunday, May 18 Inauguration Mass, Taking Possession of St. John Lateran
The Mass for the inauguration of Pope Leo XIV’s pontificate will mark the official beginning of his ministry as successor of Peter and bishop of Rome.
Catholic Theologian Optimistic that Pope Leo XIV will Pay “special attention” to Church Leadership in Africa
An official at the Pan-African Catholic Theology and Pastoral Network (PACTPAN) has congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as the 267th Pontiff, and expressed optimism that the widely travelled member of the Order of St. Augustine (OSA/Augustinians) will have a closer focus on the leadership of the Church in Africa.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Laud Election of Pope Leo XIV as “a moment of spiritual renewal with global significance”
Religious leaders in the Indian Ocean Island nation of Mauritius have described the election of Pope Leo XVI as a moment of spiritual renewal with global significance, noting that the election marks a new chapter not only for the Catholic Church but also for interfaith relations around the world.
Catholic Women in Nigeria Urge Pope Leo XIV to Champion Global Reconciliation, End Wars During Pontificate
Catholic women leaders in Nigeria have urged Pope Leo XIV, the 267th Pontiff, to use his papacy to foster reconciliation, champion peace efforts globally, and help end ongoing wars, particularly the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
An Augustinian Pope: Upholding Africa’s Legacy, Embracing Eastern Christianity
Eastern Christian communities erupted in celebration at the election of the new pontiff on May 8, but many wondered about Pope Leo XIV’s connection to the East.
Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music Launches "Let’s Sing with the Pope" Video Series
The Pontifical Institute of Sacred Music said this week it is launching its “Let’s Sing with the Pope” initiative.
Pope Leo XIV Addresses Members of Centesimus Annus Pro Pontifice Foundation on Catholic Social Teaching: Full Text
FULL TEXT: Pope Leo XIV addresses Centesimus Annus Foundation on Catholic social teaching
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