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Pope Leo XIV Set to Obtain New Peruvian Identity Document
Pope Leo XIV has updated his personal information for a new Peruvian national identity document.
More than 80,000 Manuscripts from Vatican Library to Be Restored and Digitized
More than 80,000 ancient manuscripts from the Vatican Library will be restored and digitized thanks to an agreement with the Colnaghi Foundation.
Egyptian Court Ruling on St. Catherine’s Monastery Sparks Outcry, Termed “attempt to alter” 15 Centuries System
A court ruling in Egypt about St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sinai has sparked grave concern within the Greek Orthodox Church about religious freedom.
Catholic Bishops in Kenya Decry Murder of Two Priests, Demand Justice and Protection
Members of the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) have condemned the brutal murders of Fr. James Maina Ndegwa and Fr. Allois Cheruiyot Bett which occurred days apart within May.
Cardinal in Nigeria Advocates for “inclusive governance” to Resolve Country’s Challenges
John Cardinal Onaiyekan has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to adopt a more inclusive and people-centered approach to governance, warning that the worsening economic and security conditions in Nigeria risk further alienating citizens and destabilizing the country.
“Let our lives be filled with confidence, hope”: New Superior General of Society of African Missions
The newly elected Superior General of the Society of African Missions (SMA) has called on members of the congregation to embrace their mission with confidence and hope.
Ahead of WCD 2025, Archbishop in Kenya Urges Catholic Media Professionals to Promote Dialogue, Inspire Hope
Archbishop Martin Kivuva Musonde of Kenya’s Catholic Archdiocese of Mombasa has urged Catholic media professionals in the East African nation to make use of the communication tools available to them to promote dialogue and inspire hope in the country.
More than 60,000 pilgrims expected in Rome for Jubilee of Families, Children, and the Elderly
More than 60,000 pilgrims from 120 countries will be in Rome this weekend to participate in the Jubilee of Families, Children, Grandparents, and the Elderly.
Vatican, Caritas: Global Economic Reforms Needed to Alleviate Poor Nations’ Debt Crisis
The Vatican’s Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development and Caritas Internationalis joined forces this week to address the impact of an “unjust global system.”
Pope Leo XIV Signals Focus on AI with Nod to Leo XIII’s Social Teaching Legacy
The new pontiff has signaled the direction he intends to take his papacy in handling certain social questions that need moral guidance, including artificial intelligence.
Church in Africa must “bring people together” to Overcome Racism, Reverse “structures of apartheid”: Cardinal Napier
South African Cardinal Wilfrid Napier told EWTN this week that the Catholic Church in South Africa can lead in helping overcome decades of apartheid and racial divide.
Pope Leo XIV: Before Being Believers, We are Called to Be Human
Pope Leo XIV held the second general audience of his pontificate today in which he reflected on the parable of the good Samaritan.
Pope Leo XIV to Give 500-euro "conclave bonus" to 5,000 Vatican Workers
Pope Leo XIV has reinstated the “conclave bonus” given to Vatican employees for their service during the sede vacante period.
Pope Leo XIV Decries Severe Suffering in Gaza and Ukraine, “serious new attacks” against Civilians, Infrastructure
At the end of Wednesday’s general audience, Pope Leo XIV turned his attention to the people suffering the devastating consequences of war.
Massacre in Nigeria Follows Catholic Bishop’s U.S. Testimony on Christian Persecution
A brutal attack by extremist Muslim herdsmen in Nigeria on Sunday left dozens dead and resulted in the kidnapping of a Catholic priest and several nuns.
A Practical Guide to Obtaining an Apostolic Blessing from Pope Leo XIV
Pope Leo XIV is now granting apostolic blessings, a spiritual gesture that can be officially requested through the Vatican’s Apostolic Almoner’s Office.
Long Serving Irish Catholic Sister in Kenya Cautions against Love for “high life” among Women Religious
For Sr. Mary Killeen, who will be clocking 50 years as a Catholic missionary in Kenya in January 2026, individualism and the desire for “high life” is the number one killer of vocations to Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life (ICLSAL).
Togo’s Change of Constitution Removing Presidential Term Limit Poses “serious risk” to Social Cohesion: Catholic Bishops
Catholic Bishops in Togo have expressed concern about the 2024 change of the country's Constitution that eliminated the presidential term limit.
Physical Interactions during Holy Mass Restricted in Sierra Leone’s Capital Freetown as Thousands Infected by Mpox
Archbishop Edward Tamba Charles of Sierra Leone’s Catholic Archdiocese of Freetown has issued new directives to guide public worship in his Metropolitan See following a rapid increase in Mpox cases in the West African nation.
Pope Leo XIV Approves First Decrees Recognizing Three New Venerables
Leo XIV has authorized the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints to promulgate the decrees recognizing three new venerables, including two missionaries and an Indian bishop.
