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First-ever Digital Version of Vatican Annual Directory, Pontifical Yearbook, Launched: What is it? What does it contain?
The red-covered Pontifical Yearbook — known in Italian as the “Annuario Pontificio” — is an important reference updated every year.
“Dangerous for biodiversity”: Faith Leader in Kenya Highlights Environmental Risks as Deep-sea Mining Debate Continues
A faith leader in Kenya has highlighted the environmental risks of deep-sea mining, urging action and prayers to halt the practice even as debates about it continue.
Pope Leo XIV Criticizes Transhumanism: "Death is not opposed to life"
Pope Leo XIV spoke about Christ's promise of eternal life during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Dec. 10.
Trump to Create Sanctions Plan for Nigeria, Congressman Says
President Donald Trump is crafting a sanctions plan to pressure the Nigerian government amid ongoing Christian persecution, according to a member of Congress.
Human Rights Group Calls for Support of 100 Children Released after Abduction from Catholic Schools in Nigeria
Christin Solidarity Worldwide (CSW), a UK-based human rights organization, has welcomed the release of 100 schoolchildren, who were among the 303 abducted on November 21 from St. Mary’s Catholic Primary and Secondary Schools in Papiri community in Nigeria’s Niger State served by the Catholic Diocese of Kontagora.
Pope Leo XIV The Urges ‘continued dialogue’ after receiving Zelenskyy in Castel Gandolfo
Pope Leo XIV received the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in audience today at the papal residence in Castel Gandolfo.
Catholic Church "not an agency for employment,” Archbishop Tells Nigerian Government to Address Youth Unemployment
Archbishop Ignatius Ayau Kaigama of the Catholic Archdiocese of Abuja has appealed to the Nigerian government to create meaningful job opportunities for the youths to address the high rate of unemployment in the West African nation.
On Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Leo XIV Encourages Renewing Our "yes" to God
Pope Leo XIV led the Angelus prayer Dec. 8 from the window of the Apostolic Palace in the Vatican on the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.
‘Peace Be With You!’ First Full-length Book by Pope Leo XIV Set for February Release
Pope Leo XIV will offer his “vision for peace, unity, and reconciliation” in his first full-length book to be published in February 2026.
Pope Leo XIV Among the Most Viewed and Searched on Wikipedia and Google in 2025
Pope Leo XIV’s profile is among the most viewed pages on the digital encyclopedia Wikipedia and was one of the most searched terms on Google in 2025.
Youth, Migrant Workers, and Peacekeepers Reflect on Pope Leo XIV’s Visit to Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV’s Nov. 30 to Dec. 2 trip to Lebanon has left a deep impression across the country and beyond.
How Can AI Serve the Common Good and Not Just the Powerful? Pope Leo XIV Responds
Pope Leo XIV reflected Dec. 5 at the Vatican on the challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
Vatican Commission Rejects Female Diaconate, Although Without a "definitive judgment"
The Vatican published on Dec. 4 the summary of the work carried out by the commissions studying the possibility of admitting women to the diaconate.
Pope Leo XIV Eliminates Commission for Donations to Holy See Created by Pope Francis
The Vatican announced on Dec. 4 a new decision by Pope Leo XIV regarding fundraising for the Holy See.
Nigerian, Iraqi Priests Tell of Aiding Persecuted Christians Seen in Photo Exhibit
A photo exhibit features the “forgotten faces” of persecuted Christians in Nigeria and Iraq.
Powerful Moments from Pope Leo XIV’s Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Here are some of the most powerful moments from Pope Leo XIV’s first international trip.
Catholic Bishops in Ghana Reflect on Relationship between Synodality and Renewal during Advent
Members of the Ghana Catholic Bishops' Conference (GCBC) have reflected on the relationship between the Advent Season and Synodality, noting that in the country’s context, the Advent resonates deeply with the Church’s ongoing synodal journey.
Pope Leo XIV Calls Lebanon to Stand up, Be a Home of Justice and Fraternity
Beirut heard a different kind of voice on Tuesday morning. In a city still marked by the sounds of the 2024 escalation between Hezbollah and Israel, Pope Leo XIV urged Lebanon to rise above violence and division. “Lebanon, stand up. Be a home of justice and fraternity. Be a prophetic sign of peace for the whole of the Levant,” he said at a Mass attended by about 150,000 people at Beirut Waterfront.
Pope Leo XIV Lands in Rome After Historic First Papal Trip to Turkey and Lebanon
Pope Leo XIV has concluded the first apostolic journey of his papacy to Turkey and Lebanon Nov. 27 to Dec. 2. Catch up on our coverage of his historic trip.
Pope Leo XIV Prays at Beirut Blast Site, Meets Families Seeking Justice
Pope Leo XIV paused on the final morning of his trip to Lebanon before the ruins of the Beirut port explosion, praying in silence and placing a wreath in memory of the victims. He also met families of those killed and survivors still carrying the wounds of the 2020 blast.
