Church of the Transfiguration

Upon his arrival in Rome, the leader of the State of Palestine visits the Basilica of St. Mary Major for a moment of reflection before the tomb of the late Pope Francis.

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As the 20th typhoon of the season hits the Philippines, the Archbishop of Cebu urges the Catholic community to open the doors of their homes, churches, and institutions to those in need.

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A three-day international Catholic conference is underway in Rome on 5-7 November with the goal of strengthening the Church's pastoral engagement with mental wellbeing, as experts from around the world gather to share experiences, reflect, and pray together.

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A statement signed by two bishops who lead USCCB committees and the president of Catholic Relief Services urge world leaders to protect our common home at COP30. They warn that “failing to steward God’s creation, ignores our responsibility as one human family.”

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Cardinal Tarcisio Isao Kikuchi says he is “deeply concerned” about U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he plans to renew nuclear weapons testing for the country.

Millions of refugees currently in Bangladesh was a major concern for Cardinal Michael Felix Czerny, the Vatican’s Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development, during his visit to the South Asian nation this week.

Pope Leo XIV sends a letter to the seminary in Peru where he once served as professor, and encourages candidates for the priesthood to “give constant witness of fidelity and love.”

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Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to pray for people suffering in countries at war, praying in particular for Myanmar, which has been ravaged by years of civil conflict and internal unrest.

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At the Wednesday General Audience, Pope Leo XIV highlights that Christ’s Resurrection can bring direction to our daily lives, fulfill our thirst for meaning, and transmit hope to the world.

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Cardinal Dominik Duka, a former Archbishop of Prague who was persecuted by the communist regime and later helped negotiate compensation for churches for property seized during that era, has died.