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Pope Leo XIV Tells Vatican Employees Doing Work Well Gives Glory to God
Meeting the workers on Dec. 22, Pope Leo XIV said he is still getting to know the Vatican and experiences it as “a great mosaic” made up of many offices and services.
Catholic Priest Famed for Humanitarian Work in Sierra Leone Dedicates National Award to Supportive Archdiocesan Team
Fr. Peter Konteh is among the recipients of the prestigious Women’s Forum Sierra Leone National Awards which recognizes outstanding contribution to the development of the West African country.
In Apostolic Letter, Pope Leo XIV Calls for Renewed Priestly Formation, Fraternity, and Mission
The document, “A Fidelity That Generates the Future,” reflects on two decrees of the Second Vatican Council on priests — both promulgated in 1965.
Pope Leo XIV Urges "more missionary" Roman Curia, Warns against Internal Divisions
Pope Leo XIV on Monday called on officials of the Roman Curia to deepen both mission and communion, urging Vatican offices to be “more mission-oriented.”
These are Pope Leo XIV’s Prayer Intentions for 2026
The pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network has released Pope Leo XIV’s list of prayer intentions for the year 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Highlights Key Virtues for Final Days of Advent
Pope Leo XIV on Sunday highlighted four virtues of St. Joseph — “piety and charity, mercy and trust” — as guides for Catholics in the final days of Advent.
St. Francis and the Story of the First Nativity Scene
One of the world’s most beloved saints, St. Francis of Assisi, loved Christmas so much that he created the first Nativity scene to make the birth of Jesus more real.
Experts Urge Catholic Church to Share "beautiful truth" of Humanity amid Artificial Intelligence Concerns
On Dec. 9 the Guardian U.K. reported that 40% of 13- to 17-year-olds in England and Wales affected by violence are turning to AI companions for support.
Catechists Working to Rekindle Hope among Communities Displaced by Islamist Terrorists in Mozambique
Catechists working at the Ntele Resettlement Camp in Mozambique’s northern Province of Cabo Delgado have spoken about “the flame of hope” rekindled in the camp hosting hundreds of people displaced by Islamist terrorists in the region.
Christians in Nigeria Told Not to Fear Following Security Alert to Churches Ahead of Christmas
As Nigerians approach Christmas amid widespread fear of violence and insecurity, the Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation has urged citizens, especially Christians, not to surrender to despair and fear but to hold firmly to hope, faith, and perseverance, insisting that the birth of Christ will “break the darkness of insecurity” in Nigeria.
South Africa's Cardinal Brislin Decries “scandal fatigue”, Says Corruption Obstructing True Experience of Christmas
The president of the Southern African Catholic Bishops Conference (SACBC) has expressed concern over the rising prevalence of corruption and impunity in South Africa, noting that “scandal fatigue” is obstructing the experience of Christmas and Christ’s light.
Religious Leaders in Mauritius Decry Erosion of Social Values, Call for “moral rearmament”
Religious leaders in Mauritius have called for a nationwide “moral rearmament” and renewed education of consciences as a response to growing social challenges, including substance abuse, violence, and the erosion of social values.
The "most valuable" Gift to Give this Christmas, According to Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV told the young people of Italian Catholic Action that they can perform a simple gesture that would be the best gift this Christmas: make peace.
From Concern to “here I am” Renewal: Why First African Spiritan Superior General Refuses to Let Lament Have Final Word
As Christmas and the close of the year 2025 approach, the challenge of “missionary availability” has come into sharp focus among the Rome-based leadership of the Congregation of the Holy Spirit (Spiritans/Holy Ghost Fathers/CSSp.), the Superior General has said.
Catholic University Graduates in Cameroon’s Buea Diocese Urged to be Job Creators, not Seekers
Graduates of the Catholic University Institute of Buea (CUIB) have been urged to remain grateful to God, resilient in life, and committed to becoming job creators.
Pope Leo XIV Strengthens Legal Protections for Employees of the Vatican and Holy See
Pope Leo XIV approved new labor regulations at the Office of Labor of the Apostolic See.
Pope Leo XIV: The Person and Families Must Be At Center of Labor System
Pope Leo XIV advocated for a labor system that serves individuals and families so that the dignity of each employee is recognized and his or her real needs are met.
Pope Leo XIV Writes Preface to Book That Shaped His Spiritual Life
“The Practice of the Presence of God” is a 17th-century spiritual classic written by the Carmelite friar Lawrence of the Resurrection.
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Visits Holy Family Parish in Gaza Days Before Christmas
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin patriarch of Jerusalem, arrived in Gaza City on Dec. 19 for a pastoral visit to Holy Family Parish, the only Catholic church in the Gaza Strip.
New Animated Film "David" Tells Story of Israel’s Famous King for the Whole Family
A new animated film called “David” tells the story of King David, from his humble beginnings as a shepherd boy to his battle against Goliath.
