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"Leo from Chicago," Vatican media’s documentary on Pope Leo XIV's United States roots
Posted on 09/13/2025 10:00 AM ()
"Leo from Chicago," a documentary coming soon on Vatican media’s channels, will offer viewers an intimate portrait of Pope Leo XIV’s early life throughout the United States, beginning with the testimonies of his brothers Louis and John, along with numerous voices, images, and stories told by those closest to the man who, since May 8, 2025, has led the universal Catholic Church.
UN: Relentless Israeli strikes drive mass displacement in Gaza
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:55 AM ()
The UN reports that continuous bombardment in northern Gaza has forced nearly 11,000 Palestinians to flee south in just 24 hours.
Pope Leo meets with Jubilee pilgrims from Umbria
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:46 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV meets with participants of the Jubilee Pilgrimage from the dioceses of Umbria, a region in Central Italy rich in mystics, poets, men and women of faith, and renowned for its artistic and natural heritage. The Pope calls on the faithful to become "missionaries of love and peace."
Lord’s Day Reflection: Where suffering and love meet
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:44 AM ()
As the Church celebrates the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Jenny Kraska reflects on the theme, “Where suffering and love meet”.
Pope promotes employment of persons with disabilities in the Vatican
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:38 AM ()
With a Rescript, Pope Leo XIV approves decisions of the Labour Office of the Apostolic See (ULSA), concerning the inclusion of persons with disabilities within the Holy See's workforce.
Pope Leo meets with new US Ambassador to the Holy See
Posted on 09/13/2025 06:25 AM ()
On Saturday morning, Pope Leo XIV welcomed the ambassador of the United States of America, Brian Francis Burch, on the occasion of the presentation of his letters of credence.
Pope gives thanks for canonization of Carmelite Martyrs of Compiègne
Posted on 09/13/2025 05:00 AM ()
Pope Leo XIV expresses his participation to the faithful gathered in Notre-Dame Cathedral, Paris, for the Mass of Thanksgiving following the canonisation of the 16 Carmelite Sisters of Compiègne.
Holy See announces progress in bilateral relations with Viet Nam
Posted on 09/13/2025 04:49 AM ()
A Holy See Press Office statement says a meeting of the Viet Nam - Holy See Joint Working Group in the Vatican to promote bilateral relations took place on Friday in an atmosphere of friendship, trust and mutual respect.
Pope Leo reflects on nature of theology in address to theologians
Posted on 09/13/2025 04:14 AM ()
Addressing participants in an International Seminar promoted by the Pontifical Academy of Theology, Pope Leo highlights the “missionary and dialogical impetus of theological endeavour for the future.”
Missionary Sisters bringing hope in Sudan's Nuba Mountains
Posted on 09/13/2025 03:39 AM ()
Despite wars and calamities in the Nuba Mountains, the Missionary Sisters of the Precious Blood continue to remain faithful to their service, providing critical services in education and healthcare, working in communities of need, and even contributing to a regional women's centre.